The 2015 Ag Day is only two weeks away! The Agriculture Council of America is excited about all the events they are putting on this year in Washington D.C. See below for a complete schedule of all 2015 Ag Day activities. Hope to see you in D.C.!

2015 National Ag Day Schedule

Tuesday, March 17

Agri-Pulse’s Ag Day kickoff event in 902 Hart Senate Office Building

3:30 – 5:00 Panel Discussion

Farm to Fork Politics: Unleashing Innovation in Agriculture

Is your next vaccine going to come from inside a vegetable? Can you find your favorite buffalo chicken flavors in hard-boiled eggs? Farmers and agribusinesses across the U.S. are using innovative techniques to produce food, fiber, fuel and even new pharmaceuticals. Hear from leading experts about the opportunities ahead and the challenges they face in trying to innovate, while addressing ever-changing federal standards. Rep. Rodney Davis, chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture’s Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research Subcommittee, will also participate in this panel discussion, with Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant serving as moderator.

5:00 – 7:00 Agri-Pulse Customer Appreciation Reception

Keep the conversation going: Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres after the panel discussion.

Reception with Food and Drink Immediately Following
Sponsored by Agri-Pulse
Free of Charge

To register for these events visit https://nama.formstack.com/forms/agdaylunch

Wednesday, March 18

11:30 – 1:00 p.m.

Mix & Mingle Luncheon
Venue: Cannon Caucus Room
Program: 11:30 – 1:00 p.m.

Emcee: Orion Samuelson
Speakers: Outstanding Young Farmer

Free of charge.

To register for the Ag Day Mix and Mingle Luncheon visit https://nama.formstack.com/forms/agdaylunch

2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

FarmHer Exhibit at USDA

As part of the National Ag Day celebration this year, a selection of photographs featuring women working in their various roles in agriculture, taken by Marji Guyler-Alaniz, President and Founder of FarmHer, will be featured at USDA on March 18th from 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Marji Guyler-Alaniz is a native of Urbandale, Iowa, and has spent nearly two years documenting the important role that women play in agriculture throughout the U.S. for her long-term FarmHer project.

To register for the Exhibit please visit https://NAMA.formstack.com/forms/usda

5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Celebration of Agriculture Dinner
Venue: Whitten Patio USDA Building
Emcee: Orion Samuelson
Speaker: Essay Contest Winner
Charles Eastin Award Presentation
Video Essay to be played, Poster art on display

This is a ticketed event. 
$150 per person or $1,500 for a reserved table of 10.
***seating is limited 

To register for the Ag Day Dinner visit https://NAMA.formstack.com/forms/agdaydinner

Sponsorships still available! Contact Jenny Pickett at [email protected] or visit the Ag Day web site at www.agday.org.