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79TH CONVENTION1 2 / 4 / 1 3 – 1 2 / 6 / 1 3

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Mike Beebe Governor

Randy Veach President, ARFB

Featured Speakers

Rex Nelson Ark. Political & Cultural Observer

Taylor Wilson Nuclear Physicist

The Marriott Hotel and Statehouse Convention Center are located at No. 1 Statehouse Plaza and 100 East Markham Street.

Meeting Rooms: The program indicates individual sessions and meeting rooms.

n Marriott Hotel – Registration and displays will be located in the pre-convention and lobby areas of the mezzanine floor level. The Ballroom, Hoffman and Manning meeting rooms are also on this level. The Arkansas Ballroom is on the lobby level. Most breakout meetings will be held in the Marriott Conference Center, located at the north end of the lobby level of the hotel.

n Statehouse Convention Center – located adjacent to the Marriott Hotel, Hall I will be the site for the Presidents’ Awards Breakfast, Women’s Luncheon and Sew With Cotton Fashion Show, and the Voting Delegates’ Breakfast. Located in the west end of the facility, the Fulton; Izard; Pope; Miller; and Caraway I, II and III will be the site for Sew With Cotton registration and judging and district caucuses, all on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Shuttle BusesFor your convenience, shuttle service will be available from

outlying hotels (Wyndham, Holiday Inn Presidential, Courtyard Marriott, Hampton Inn and Doubletree) for all three days of convention. Shuttle service times are as follows:

n Wednesday, Dec. 4, 9:15 a.m.–6:30 p.m.n Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:15 a.m.–6:45 p.m.n Friday, Dec. 6, 6:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m.In an effort to relieve congestion when leaving the Marriott

for dinner, the hotel has arranged for shuttle service to transport groups to area restaurants. Restaurant shuttle service will run from 5:45–9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. No sign-up is necessary. When your group has gathered, go to guest services and let them know the number of passengers in your group and which restaurant you are going to. For a list of restaurants, see the next page.

Where to Find it

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Special Events

n FARM BUREAU WOMEN’S LUNCHEON & COTTON FASH-ION SHOW: Noon, Thursday in the State House Convention Center, Hall I. Great food and a great cotton fashion show. Tickets can be purchased at the information desk for $15 each.

n YF&R DISCUSSION MEET FINALS: 3:15 p.m., Wednesday in the Conway Room of the Marriott Conference Center. The Discus-sion Meet simulates a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. Winner will receive use of a Kubota tractor with front-wheel assist and loader for one year, courtesy of Kubota, and $6,500 toward the purchase of an ATV/UTV of the winner’s choice, compliments of Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. The winner also receives an expense-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio to compete in the national discussion meet.

n YF&R EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD CONTEST: The winner of this competition will be announced at the Awards Program during the Thursday afternoon general session. This program is de-signed to reward young farmers and ranchers (age 18 to 35) who are active in Farm Bureau and in their communities, but who are not full-time farmers. The winner will receive a John Deere lawnmower, courtesy of John Deere Inc. and Arkansas John Deere dealers, and a John Deere 4X4 Gator, provided by Farm Credit and Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. of Arkansas, Inc. The winner will also repre-sent Arkansas at the national contest in San Antonio.

n YF&R ACHIEVEMENT AWARD CONTEST: The winner of the competition will be announced at the Awards Program during the Thursday afternoon general session. This program is designed to reward young farmers and ranchers (age 18 to 35) who are active in Farm Bureau and in their communities. The winner will receive a $35,000 credit toward a GM vehicle of their choice, courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company, and will rep-resent Arkansas at the national contest in San Antonio.

n AG IN THE CLASSROOM SILENT AUCTION: From 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Manning and Hoffman Rooms on the Marriott Mezzanine Level. Proceeds from this auction, sponsored by the ARFB Women’s Committee, will help support Ag in the Classroom programs. Items won can be picked up after 4 p.m. Thursday in the Manning and Hoffman Rooms on the Marriott mezzanine level.

n COUNTY GROUP PHOTOS: County group photos will be taken in the area adjacent to convention registration in the pre-convention and lobby areas of the mezzanine floor level. Wednesday: 9:30–11:30 a.m., 5–6 p.m. Thursday: 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 3:45–4:45 p.m.

n FARM BUREAU VALUEPLUS MEMBER BENEFITS: From 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Mar-riott Ballroom Lobby on the mezzanine level. Please stop by and visit our ValuePlus partners to learn how you can take advantage of the many benefits of being a Farm Bureau member.

n RETIREMENT RECEPTION HONORING EWELL WELCH: Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. in Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I. Welch retired from his role as Arkansas Farm Bureau’s executive vice president on Oct. 31. Help us celebrate his 36 years of service to the organization.

RestaurantsIriana’s

Big Whiskey’sRumba RevolutionGus’s Fried ChickenGusano’s Pizzeria

Flying SaucerBosco’s Brew Pub

Sonny Williams Steak RoomW.T. Bubba’s

Stickyz

Flying FishJuanita’s

Forty TwoDizzy’s Gypsy Bistro

Dugan’s Pub

Copper GrillCellar 220

Ciao Italian RestaurantDoe’s Eat PlaceCajuns Wharf

Brave New Restaurant

Pizza CaféBuffalo GrillFaded Rose

Chi’s Asian CaféLoca LunaRed Door

Shogun’sWhole Hog Café

Creegeen’s Irish PubRistorante Capeo

BenihanaRiverfront Steak House

Restaurant contact information is compiled here: http://bit.ly/1anD2Et

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Schedule of Events

WED. 12/4

9:30 a.m. to REGISTRATION1 p.m. Marriott Mezzanine, Pre-function Area

10 a.m. to DISPLAYS 3 p.m. Marriott Ballroom Lobby

10 a.m. to SILENT AUCTION 5 p.m. Marriott Mezzanine Level Manning and Hoffman Rooms

Noon YF&R DISCUSSION MEET Marriott Conference Center Conway Room 1 p.m. GENERAL SESSION Marriott Ballroom ARFB President Randy Veach, presiding PRESENTATION OF COLORS 77th Theater Aviation Brigade, Arkansas Army National Guard

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Brian Walker, Chairman ARFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee

NATIONAL ANTHEM Dean Gammill, Stone Co. Farm Bureau

MILITARY TRIBUTE/FLAG PRESENTATION INVOCATION Janice Marsh, Chairwoman ARFB State Women’s Committee

ENTERTAINMENT Night Music ADDRESS The Honorable Mike Beebe Governor of Arkansas

MEMORIAL SERVICE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Distinguished Service Awards

AG IN THE CLASSROOM Teacher of the Year Ag Education Awards

ADDRESS Rex Nelson, Arkansas Political & Cultural Observer

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING Must be present to win. (Tickets will be available until 1 p.m.)

2:45 p.m. ADJOURN

2:45 p.m. to REGISTRATION5:30 p.m. Marriott Mezzanine, Pre-function Area

3:15 p.m. to SPECIAL CONFERENCES4:45 p.m. Marriott Conference Center Cotton Division — Chicot Room Equine Division — White Oak Room Environmental Issues — Harris Brake Room YF&R Discussion Meet Finals — Conway Room Local Affairs — Grampas Room Public Policy — Arkansas Ballroom 4:45 p.m. YF&R RECEPTION Marriott Conference Center Riverview Room

5 p.m. RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE OPEN HEARING Arkansas Ballroom

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Schedule of Events

THurS. 12/5

6:45 a.m. to PRESIDENTS’ AWARDS BREAKFAST 8 a.m. Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I 7:30 a.m. to SEW WITH COTTON REGISTRATION 8:30 a.m. Statehouse Convention Center, Fulton Room 8 a.m. to SILENT AUCTION3:30 p.m. Marriott Mezzanine Level Manning and Hoffman Rooms

8 a.m. to REGISTRATION8:45 a.m. Marriott Mezzanine, Pre-function Area

8 a.m. to DISPLAYS3:30 p.m. Marriott Ballroom Lobby

8:15 a.m. to SPECIAL CONFERENCES9:45 a.m. Marriott Conference Center Forestry Division — White Oak Room Soybean Division — Conway Room Specialty Crops — Harris Brake Room Marriott Ballroom Beef Cattle Division — Salon C 10:15 a.m. to SPECIAL CONFERENCES11:45 a.m. Marriott Conference Center Poultry Division — Harris Brake Room Rice Division — Conway Room Wheat & Feed Grains Division — White Oak Room Rural Funding Opportunities — Chicot Room

11:30 a.m. to REGISTRATION1:45 p.m. Marriott Mezzanine Level, Pre-function Area

Noon FARM BUREAU WOMEN’S LUNCHEON & COTTON FASHION SHOW Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I 1:45 p.m. GENERAL SESSION Marriott Ballroom ARFB Vice President Rich Hillman, presiding

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING Must be present to win. (Tickets will be available until 1:45 p.m.) ADDRESS Taylor Wilson, Nuclear Physicist

AWARDS Membership Retention Award Outstanding County Women’s Program Stanley E. Reed Leadership Award YF&R Discussion Meet Winner YF&R Excellence in Ag Award YF&R Achievement Winner President’s Award

ADDRESS ARFB President Randy Veach

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING Must be present to win. (Tickets will be available until 1:45 p.m.)

3:45 p.m. ADJOURN

4 p.m. RETIREMENT RECEPTION HONORING EWELL WELCH Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I

5 p.m. CAUCUS OF VOTING DELEGATES Statehouse Convention Center Fulton, Pope, Izard, Miller, Caraway I, II, III

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District 1 — Fulton Craighead Lee PoinsettCrittenden Mississippi St. FrancisCross Phillips

District 2 — PopeClay Lawrence SharpGreene Monroe WhiteIndependence Prairie WoodruffJackson Randolph

District 3 — Izard Baxter Fulton NewtonBenton Izard SearcyBoone Madison StoneCarroll Marion Washington

District 4 — Miller Crawford South Logan PolkHoward Miller ScottLittle River Montgomery SebastianNorth Logan Pike Sevier

District 5 — Caraway I Cleburne Garland PopeConway Hot Spring Van BurenFaulkner Johnson YellFranklin Perry

District 6 — Caraway II Arkansas Drew LonokeCleveland Jefferson PulaskiDesha Lincoln Saline

District 7 — Caraway III Ashley Columbia NevadaBradley Dallas OuachitaCalhoun Grant UnionChicot Hempstead Clark Lafayette

Caucus of Voting Delegates

Schedule of Events

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7 a.m. BREAKFAST FOR VOTING DELEGATES Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I

8 a.m. BUSINESS SESSION Marriott Ballroom ARFB President Randy Veach, presiding

REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

REPORT OF RULES COMMITTEE

INTRODUCTION OF PARLIAMENTARIAN CAUCUS REPORTS Rodney Baker, Executive Vice President Arkansas Farm Bureau

ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS ELECTION OF VOTING DELEGATES TO THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION

BUSINESS REPORT Rodney Baker, Executive Vice President Arkansas Farm Bureau REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE

ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS

ADJOURN

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Conference AgendasWednesday, Dec. 4

Cotton: page 14Equine: page 15

Environmental Issues: page 16Local Affairs: page 17Public Policy: page 18

Thursday, Dec. 5

Forestry: page 19 Soybeans: page 20

Specialty Crops: page 21Beef Cattle: page 22

Poultry: page 23Rice: page 24

Wheat & Feed Grains: page 25 Rural Funding Opportunities: page 26

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Cotton Equine

3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4Chicot Room

3:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Terry Pollard Chairman ARFB Cotton Division

Addressing Consumers’ Needs at Cotton Incorporated Kim Kitchings Vice President Corporate Strategy and Program Metrics Cotton Incorporated

State of the Arkansas Cotton Industry Panel Discussion: Gin Representative, Merchant, Farmer

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4White Oak Room

3:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Earl Pepper Chairman ARFB Equine Division

A Status Report on the Equine Industry Johne Dobbs AQHA President Champaigne, Ill.

Local Issues of Interest Travis Justice Equine Division Coordinator Arkansas Farm Bureau

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

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Environmental Issues Local Affairs

3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4Harris Brake Room

3:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Terry Dabbs Chairman ARFB Environmental Issues Committee

Endangered Species: The Listing Process & Protections for Landowners Jim Boggs Field Supervisor Arkansas Field Office U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Chris Davidson Endangered Species Coordinator Arkansas Field Office U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Critical Habitat for the Neosho Mucket & Rabbitsfoot Mussels Marc Kelley President Public & Environmental Policy Consulting

An Introduction to the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program The Honorable Brandon Ellison Polk County Judge

Ethan Inlander Ozark Rivers Program Director The Nature Conservancy

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4Grampas Room

3:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Leo Sutterfield Chairman ARFB Rural Development, Local Affairs & Mineral Rights Committee

Sparta Aquifer, A Success Story Sherrel Johnson Union County Water Conservation Board

Arkansas State Water Plan Edward Swaim Water Resources Division Manager Arkansas Natural Resources Commission

Kent Thornton FTN Associates, Ltd.

Mike Armstrong Deputy Director Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

Top 10 Priority Watersheds in Arkansas Kristin Higgins Program Associate for Public Policy Center University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

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Public Policy Forestry

3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4Arkansas Ballroom

3:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks ARFB Vice President Rich Hillman Chairman ARFB Legislative Affairs Committee

Washington Watch: Past, Present and Future of Farm Policy ARFB President Randy Veach

On the Ballot 2014: Constitutional Amendments Dr. Tom Riley Interim Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

• HJR 1009 – This proposed amendment, which is titled “The Arkansas Elected Officials Ethics, Trans-parency and Financial Reform Amendment of 2014,” includes a term limit extension for members of the General Assembly.

• SJR 7 – This proposed amendment will change the review and approval authority of the General Assem-bly concerning administrative rules.

• SJR 16 – The proposed amendment tightens requirements for ballot items proposed through the citizen ballot initiative process.

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

8:15–9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5White Oak Room

8:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Ray Rogers Chairman ARFB Forestry Division

Timberland as an Investment Pete Prutzman President Kingwood Forestry

Timber Market Outlook Dr. Matthew Pelkki George H. Clippert Endowed Chair of Forest Resource Economics, Management and Policy University of Arkansas, Monticello

9:45 a.m. Adjourn

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Soybeans Specialty Crops

8:15–9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5Conway Room

8:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Rusty Smith Chairman ARFB Soybean Division

Round-up Ready 1 Patent Expiration—Saving Seed Jeremy Ross Soybean Extension Agronomist University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Achieving Maximum Yield Potential Larry Purcell Professor University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture High Yielding Soybeans Panel Discussion with Race for 100 Contest Winners 9:45 a.m. Adjourn

8:15–9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5Harris Brake Room

8:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Jeremy Gillam Chairman ARFB Specialty Crops Division Compliance of Labor Laws Robert Darling District Director Department of Labor Wages & Hour Division

Market Maker “Update & Changes” Dr. Ron Rainey Extension Economist University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Farm Bureau Specialty Crops “Maneuvering on the Web” Matt King Economist Arkansas Farm Bureau Questions & Answers

9:45 a.m. Adjourn

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Beef Cattle Poultry

8:15–9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5Marriott Ballroom, Salon C

8:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Leo Sutterfield Chairman ARFB Beef Cattle Division

Profiling the Beef Check-off Program Weldon Wynn Chairman National Cattlemen’s Beef Board Leo Sutterfield Chairman Arkansas Beef Council Travis Justice Administrator Arkansas Beef Council

Animal Science Update Dr. Mike Looper Head of the University of Arkansas Animal Science Department

Livestock and Poultry Commission Update Preston Scroggin Director Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission

9:45 a.m. Adjourn

10:15–11:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5Harris Brake Room

10:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Gene Pharr Chairman ARFB Poultry Division Poultry Trends & Issues Marvin Childers President The Poultry Federation

Poultry Science Department Dr. Mike Kidd Department Director University of Arkansas Center of Excellence for Poultry Science Questions & Answers

11:45 a.m. Adjourn

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Rice Wheat & Feed Grains

10:15–11:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5Conway Room

10:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Joe Christian Chairman ARFB Rice Division

Economics of Rice Production Scott Stiles Instructor of Economics University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Rice Breeding Program Update/ New Variety Information Karen Moldenhauer Rice Industry Chair for Variety Development University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

2013-2014 Miss Arkansas Rice Crop Residue Management Study Mike Daniels Extension Water Quality & Nutrient Management Specialist University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

11:45 a.m. Adjourn

10:15–11:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5White Oak Room

10:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Jon Carroll Chairman ARFB Wheat & Feed Grains Division

Managing for Maximum Yields Jason Kelley Wheat, Corn and Sorghum Specialist University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

AGMARK – Grain Marketing Group Matt Willard Partner Funding Farm

Irrigation Cost Share Programs Matt King Economist Arkansas Farm Bureau

11:45 a.m. Adjourn

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Rural Funding Opportunities

10:15–11:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5Chicot Room

10:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Richard Armstrong Chairman ARFB Rural Health & Safety Committee

Rural Funding Available Through Department of Rural Services John Andrews Director of Rural Services

Public and Private Rural Funding Opportunities Linsley Kincade Programs Officer Winrock International

Rural Safety Funding Opportunities Nita Cooper Boone County Extension Agent University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

11:45 a.m. Adjourn

We Would like to express our appreciation to the

2013 convention cosponsors:

Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company

Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company

Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of

Arkansas, Inc.

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