Agenda
| Time | Conference Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | Registration / Check-in / Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. | MC: Linda Neunzig, Snohomish County Agriculture Coordinator, Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Conference Chair Opening Remarks: Dave Somers, Snohomish County Executive Welcome: Derek Sandison, Director, Washington State Department of Agriculture U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene U.S. Congresswoman Kim Schrier (Video Welcome) |
| 8:40 a.m. | Keynote Speaker: Michelle Miller, the "Farm Babe" • Social Media in Agriculture |
| 9:15 a.m. | Trade Show |
| 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. |
Farming Breakout Sessions in the following tracks: Track A - New and Beginning Farmers Track B - Livestock Production Track C - Business of Farming Track D - Agritourism Track E - New Technology in Agriculture Track F - Nursery Production - Insects of Washington Conifer Forests - Diseases of Washington Conifer Forests |
| 12:15 p.m. | Trade Show |
| 12:45 p.m. | Lunch (prepared by Chef Russell Lowell using Northwest products) Keynote Speaker: Matt Rush, "Planting the Seeds of Greatness" |
| 2:30 p.m. | Trade Show |
| 3:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. |
Farming Breakout Sessions in the following tracks: Track A - New and Beginning Farmers
Track B - Livestock Production
Track C - Business of Farming
Track D - Agritourism
Track E - New Technology in Agriculture
Track F - Nursery Production Emerging Issues in Forest Health: Emerald Ash Borer Western Redcedar Dieback & Sooty Bark Disease on Maples- We need your help to understand these tree health issues. |
| 5:15 p.m. | Conference Concludes Thank you for joining us for Focus on Farming and Forestry 2022! |