Building a Competitive Advantage with Conservation (Big Pine Watershed)

Building a Competitive Advantage with Conservation: A-List line up of soil health professionals from experienced farmers to industry leaders and beyond will lead multiple discussion on the benefits of conservation. Attendees will have the option to pick and choose what presenters they are most interested in listening to or visit all of them in a rotating schedule. Vendors will be present with the latest in Soil Health information. Clark Farms has sponsored a full catered lunch to wrap up your day while networking with fellow attendees.

Topics and Speakers:

Agronomic and Economic Considerations

• Rick Clark, Clark Farms
• Dan DeSutter, Tippecanoe County Farmer
• Ken Rulon, Hamilton County Farmer
• Steve Wallpe, Benton County Farmer

Soil Health, Drainage & Nutrient Management

• Barry Fisher, USDA-NRCS Regional Soil Health Specialist
• Jason Weller, Senior Director of Sustainability, Land O Lakes
• Dr. Jason Ackerson, Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Purdue Univ.

Supply Chain Advantage

• Lexi Clark, Program Manager, Farm to Market
• Karen Scanlon, Vice President, Innovation Center for US Dairy