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0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 SIMPLIFYING SUSTAINABILITY: NAVIGATING METRICS AND REPORTING IN THE FARM-TO-TABLE VALUE CHAIN
- Understanding the challenges and costs of data collection and reporting processes
- Emphasizing the progress over perfection with practical, farmer-focused solutions
- Showcasing real-world examples that benefit both companies and farmers
Trent Wimmer
Syngenta
Syngenta
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON SIMPLIFYING SUSTAINABILITY METRICS IN FARM-TO-TABLE CHAIN
1010 - 1035 SCALING REGENERATIVE ORGANIC PRODUCE
- Discuss successes and challenges in regenerative farming, including strategic changes and obstacles overcome
- Demonstrating change with data, including test results, with a demo of real-time soil carbon respiration
- Driving forces behind regenerative farming considering consumer demands and evolving regulations
Eric Morgan
Braga Fresh
Braga Fresh
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON SCALING REGENERATIVE FARMING PRACTICES
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 NEED FOR SMALLER PROCESSORS TO HELP CONNECT REGENERATIVE PRODUCERS WITH THE MARKETPLACE
- Addressing the growing commitment among ranchers and farmers to capture "added value" in the marketplace
- Overcoming the current infrastructure challenges inhibiting the connection between producers and customers
- Exploring the USDA's initiatives and technical assistance network supporting resilient processing systems
Dave Carter
Flower Hill Institute
Flower Hill Institute
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON CONNECTING REGENERATIVE PRODUCERS WITH THE MARKET
1130 - 1155 THE ADAPTATION OF ORGANIC PRINCIPLES TO REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL APPROACHES
- Focus on sustainable cropping sequences in both livestock and stockless systems
- Use of cultural, biological, and mechanical techniques to cycle nutrients and suppress weeds
- Strategies to reduce soil greenhouse gas emissions through regenerative practices
Alastair Leake
Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON ADAPTING ORGANIC PRINCIPLES IN AGRICULTURE
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITINg THE REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 MASTER SOIL STEWARD: A NEW PROGRAM IN THE SEMIARID SOUTHERN PLAINS
- Outlining the program's components and development, highlighting unique aspects
- Discussing regenerative agriculture in non-irrigated, dryland regions and its distinct practices
- Introducing innovative approaches to cover crops tailored for water conservation
Clay Robinson
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON SOIL STEWARDSHIP IN DRYLAND REGIONS
1400 - 1425 IS TILLAGE THE DEVIL, OR IS THE DEVIL IN THE DETAILS
- Briefly discussing the impact of tillage on soil health, highlighting negative effects and historical context
- Examining the benefits and costs of no-till practices on soil health and the environment with a nuanced approach
- Presenting data from the Rodale Institute Farming Systems Trial, focusing on soil health and economic data from 2008
Andrew Smith
Rodale Institute
Rodale Institute
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON TILLAGE IMPACTS AND NO-TILL BENEFITS
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1500 - 1525 EMBRACING NATURE'S COMPLEXITY THROUGH DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: HOW TO ADOPT TECHNOLOGY FOR REGENERATI
- Introducing a model for adopting technological solutions in successive steps for farmland/rangeland management
- Discussing the importance of eco-centric vs. techno-centric implementations and the role of open-source tools
- Explaining how farmers can transition from crop managers to ecosystem managers with technology's help
Francisco Gonzalez
University of Florida
University of Florida
1525 - 1530 Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
1530 - 1555 VARIABLE SEEDING RATE RECOMMENDATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE
- Developing and implementing a program to maximize yield and ensure the product supply
- Overcoming the challenges presented by different global regions in our seeding rate program
- Showcasing the success of Bayer's interdisciplinary decision science team's initiatives
Ashley Kissick
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON VARIABLE SEEDING RATE RECOMMENDATIONS
1600 - 1625 SCALING PROJECTS AND THE IMPACT: MOVING FROM CONCEPT TO IMPLEMENTATION
- Accelerating the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices to meet sustainability commitments
- Integrating growers into the supply chain, treating them as partners rather than providers
Nicolas Reinoso
Intent
Intent
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON SCALING PROJECTS: FROM CONCEPT TO IMPACT
1630 - 1730 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1010 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1010 - 1035 THE BIOLOGICAL TRANSITION FROM DIRT TO SOIL THROUGH REGENERATIVE PRACTICE
- Defining soil health: key indicators and their importance
- Identifying degraded soil and exploring the causes behind soil degradation
- Examining biological restoration processes, changes in soil microbiome, and multi-year research outcomes
Cynthia Daley
California State University Chico
California State University Chico
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON SOIL TRANSITION AND REGENERATIVE PRACTICE
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 REDISCOVERING WILD FOOD TO DIVERSIFY PRODUCTION ACROSS AUSTRALIA'S AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPES
- Discussion on how native foods adapt to local conditions, reducing environmental modifications and external inputs
- Model the suitable distributions of 177 native food and forage species across Australia based on climate and soil preferences
- Exploring the benefits of native crops, including food security, ecosystem services, and additional farm income
Adam Canning
James Cook University
James Cook University
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON WILD FOOD DIVERSIFICATION IN AUSTRALIA
1130 - 1155 BIOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO REGENERATIVE SOIL SYSTEMS
- Soil microbial activity and its impact on agricultural productivity
- Main groups of soil organisms and their significant functions
- Case studies on field application of cultivated soil microorganisms
Janice Thies
Cornell University
Cornell University
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON REGENERATIVE SOIL SYSTEMS
1200 - 1230 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1230 - 1245 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1245 - 1400 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- Future trends and the transition to regenerative agriculture
Gain insights into sustainable food production systems and eco-friendly farming practices. - Emerging Technologies and Innovations for soil health regeneration
Discover how organic fertilizers, soil health analytics, green nitrates, biotech, automation, and digital tools revive soil health. - Recent research on ecosystem conservation to develop a resilient food system
Exploring innovative tillage practices, cover cropping, and crop rotation to enhance soil microbial activity and food resilience. - Incorporating organic farming practices for biodiversity and carbon reduction
Discussing the best organic practices to enhance yield productivity, nourish agrobiodiversity, and mitigate crises. - Navigate regulatory challenges and opportunities for sustainable practices
Engage with industry leaders to discuss policy and regulatory challenges, ensuring sustainability, public health, and social equity. - Case studies on overcoming farming challenges with evidence-based practices
Enabling like-minded peers, key supply chain players, and seasoned growers to connect and learn about transitioning to regenerative practices.
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