Network Events Calendar

Thriving in Uncertain Times- Annual Farmer Cooperatives Conference

darcyrepen — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:44:39 -0700

Mark your calendars for November 9-10, 2009, when the 12th Annual Farmer Cooperatives Conference will focus on "Thriving in Uncertain Times" in St. Paul, MN. The current economic uncertainty poses significant challenges for all businesses. But changing times are also times of opportunity. How can agricultural co-ops navigate uncertainty not only to meet today’s challenges, but to achieve success tomorrow? *Volatility characterizes every aspect of agribusiness, from input costs to market demand. *Existing markets are shifting as consumer preferences change and the economy dictates household decisions. * Climate-change legislation on carbon offsets may affect agricultural practices and priorities. *The perennial challenge of capitalizing future growth opportunities while managing member equity continues. The Farmer Cooperatives Conference will address these issues with presentations and panel discussions by experienced cooperative leaders and knowledgeable experts. This event is a unique opportunity to explore these timely issues with cooperative board members, CEOs, and others doing business with agricultural cooperatives. Visit our website at: http://www.uwcc.wisc.edu/farmercoops09 for continuing updates to the conference program. We hope to see you in St. Paul on November 9-10, 2009!

Farmer Cooperatives Conference Update

darcyrepen — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:58:59 -0700

Thinking of attending the 12th annual Farmer Cooperatives Conference on November 9-10 in St. Paul, MN? If you register by October 9th, you can save up to 20% on registration fees. Presented by the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives, this year's conference will explore "Thriving in Uncertain Times". The program will address issues that present both challenges and opportunities for farmer cooperatives, and include : *The worldwide economic outlook Terry Barr, CoBank *Risk management and capital markets Brandy Sargent, Stoel Rives; Marshall Bohbrink, Growmark; Anthony Bahr, CoBank. *Consumer markets, food, and the economy Frank Bragg, MBG Marketing; David Darr, Dairy Farmers of America; Michael Cook, University of Missouri *Energy policy and the latest developments in biomass fuels Dave Ladd, AgriBank; David Miller, AgraGate Climate Credits Corporation; Randy Kyle, Kyle Consulting Group; Wallace Tyner, Purdue University; Larry Johnson, Inbicon A/S *The challenge of change in finance and equity programs Paul Stajdahur, Ocean Spray; Mike Bedessem, Organic Valley Visit our website for the complete program, the conference brochure, and online registration: http://www.uwcc.wisc.edu/farmercoops09/ This year's conference is made possible by the generous support from sponsors including CoBank, Farm Foundation, CHS Foundation, Dorsey and Whitney LLP, Land O'Lakes, Lindquist & Vennum PLLP, Stoel Rives LLP, The Cooperative Foundation, NCFC Educational Foundation, Growmark, West Central Cooperative, and Clifton Gunderson. We hope to see you in St. Paul on November 9-10.

Test Event

RobinTester — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:25:30 -0700

BCCA AGM

Local Food Forum- Winnipeg MB

darcyrepen — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:34:44 -0700

Come discuss the connection between community economic development (CED) and local food and how we can work together to support and scale up local food initiatives! On June 3rd, 2009 the Canadian CED Network’s Food Policy Working Group is hosting a One-Day Forum on Local Food (9:00am - 4:00pm, Riddell Hall – University of Winnipeg). This forum is geared towards those who are developing approaches to local food systems and will explore what is happening around local food in Canada. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from successful initiatives and recent research and discuss focus on solutions to scaling up local food work and local food systems. The forum will promote collective action, with an eye to how we can work together to broaden and improve the work that is happening on the ground. There will also be an opportunity at the end of the day to interact with some government representatives from across Canada. For more information, contact Matthew Thompson by email at mthompsonccednet-rcdec.ca or by phone at 416-760-2577. To register visit: https://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1323&EID=4258 – this site is also being used for registrants to the National CED Conference in Winnipeg. If you are interested in attending this conference as well, please register for the food forum within your overall conference registration. Otherwise, you may register only for the forum on June 3rd. The cost of registration is $50.

Spring Gathering 2009

Russ P. — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:26:23 -0700

Meet members and other potential members!

*Saturday Potluck
*Hikes/tours
* Campfires on the river
*Circle Dance
* Incredibly beautiful location

For more detailed information visit:
http://kakwaecovillage.ning.com/