Leadership Conference

Riding the Wave of Change
March 14-16, 2008
Monterey

Celebrate the future of agriculture with fellow young farmers and ranchers from across California. This year we have an exciting agenda planned with speakers and agribusiness tours that will strengthen your perspective of what California agriculture fully entails! Be inspired by our keynote speakers, and enjoy the camaraderie among friends and the experience of California agriculture.

Accommodations

Monterey Marriott
350 Calle Principal
Monterey, California 93940
In the heart of historic downtown Monterey, and surrounded by the attractions of the spectacular Monterey Peninsula, the Monterey Marriott provides an ideal location for the 2008 leadership conference.

The cost is $179 per night plus tax. For reservations, contact the Marriott directly at (831) 649-4234.

Registration

$150 per person
Registration fee covers tours, meals, and workshops
Registration form (PDF, 96 KB)

Sponsorship

The YF&R Leadership Conference offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities. Learn more (PDF, 123 KB) about sponsorship levels and download the sponsorship form.

Program of Events

Download Agenda (PDF, 184 KB)

Friday, March 14

9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Registration Open

10:30 a.m. Bus Loads for Tours

11:00 a.m. Bus Departs for Agricultural Tours

6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner and Dance
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Hosted by Central Coast YF&R Committee

10:30 p.m. Shuttle Service to Monterey Marriott Begins

 

Saturday, March 15

7:00 a.m. Registration Open

8:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
Keynote Address: "No Borders, No Boundaries" - Travis Hagen

9:15 a.m. Workshops

10:30 a.m. Coffee Break - Exhibit Booths will be Open

11:00 a.m. Workshops

12:15 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. Workshops

2:45 p.m. Afternoon Break - Exhibit Booths Open

3:00 p.m. PCA Training (Pre-Registration Required)

3:15 p.m. Regional Meetings Begin

4:30 p.m. Session Adjourns

5:30 p.m. Social Hour (Cocktail Attire)

6:30 p.m. Awards Banquet

 

Sunday, March 16

9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Closing Session

10:30 a.m. Have a Safe Trip Home!

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