2024-08-08 Communications Committee Meeting



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(present or not present)
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Welcome 



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Antitrust / Paul Schrimpf


Read antitrust statement: 

“In all of AgGateway’s operations and activities, it must avoid discussions or conduct that might violate applicable antitrust laws, or even appear to do so. To that end, AgGateway has established antitrust guidelines, which it has provided to each participant in this meeting. While it is your ultimate responsibility to ensure that your actions comply with applicable antitrust laws, your participation in this meeting is affirmation that you will abide by AgGateway’s guidelines.”


AgGateway Antitrust Guidelines















2

On the Docket

  • Annual Conference
    • Registration to Date = 27 
    • Sponsorships at about 85% of goal
    • Keynote Panel discussion, Opening General Session
      • Three retail experts working with sustainability and carbon programs share their experiences, successes, and ongoing challenges, from data collection to program compliance and more
        • Panelists include Trey Colley, Greenpoint Ag, Brian Henze, Growmark, and Caleb Smith, Keystone Cooperative. Jeremy Wilson will moderate. 
    • Keynote #2 Also set!
      • Sustainability Data Standards: What Ag Can Learn from Other Sectors

        Introduction: The cornerstone of all sustainability credit markets, including carbon, water quality, methane, and biodiversity, is data. The availability, quality, and cost of this data are crucial factors when setting baselines, monitoring agronomic practices, or measuring outcomes. Sustainability credits offer significant opportunities for farmers, agribusinesses, and the global community. What insights can we glean from other sectors that have successfully established and upheld data standards? And how can these insights guide AgGateway’s future role and trajectory in the sustainability credits area?

        Presenter: Andrew Selck, Partner, Kearney | Agriculture and Food Practice

        Andrew has more than 15 years of experience working within the agriculture industry focused on designing commercial and digital strategies and creating innovative new business models.

        Andrew grew up on his family’s farm in Wisconsin and stays close to the field and farmer. He has an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and maintains a CPA license.

    • Early bird reg deadline is September 15
  • Gateway to Ag Careers
    • AgCIO Roundtable once again sponsoring, also finanancial support from Syngenta
      • All prospective nominators have received Call for Nominations via email this week
      • Nominations due November 15, recipients notified by October 1
      • 8-10 recipients is target
  • International Conference on Precision Agriculture, July 21-24, Manhattan, KS
    • Ben Craker attending for AGG and ADC with a booth
  •  Tech Hub Live, July 29-31, Des Moines
    • 700 attendees
    • Successful! 15 private meeting room meetings were held
    • Session  was successful (Title: Data's Evolutions: a Year of Progress in Standardization and Security), Ben Craker served on panel with Ann Vande Lune, Key Cooperative.
  • Recent News of Note
    • ADAPT Standard
      • Update to standard already in the works ... challenge: Promote availability, increase interest learning more from members and non members.
  • Web Redesign Update
    • This month! 


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Resources & Relationships 






  


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Newsletter Planning  


Newsletter Articles - August Issue (August 1 release)

Deadline: August , EOB

Title/Author

  1. From the President – Brent

  2. Annual Conference Agenda Review/Keynote Speaker Interview - Paul
  3. LATAM Update – Loyola

  4. Europe Update - Conny
  5. Portfolio – Ben
  6. AGIIS/Member Services - Chris






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 New Business  


Other Discussion Items 

  • For other committee members to address topics not covered above.

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 Meeting Wrap Up  


Next Meeting 
September 8, 2024, 1 pm Central


Adjournment 




  • Active Action Items 

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