2024-09-19 Communications Committee Meeting

Owned by Paul Schrimpf
Last updated: 2024-09-19



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All Members List
(present or not present)
Members Present
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(*Voting companies/** alternates)


Time1:00 pm CT (Chicago)
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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
    • Early Bird Bump - Registration to Date = 90 (56 in '23) 
    • Sponsorships over 90% of goal
    • Theme: Harvesting Value from Interoperability (also Annual Report)
    • Weekly promos planned through October
      • Quick Connect
      • Interview with Keynote
      • Directors Download with Jeremy re Theme
      • Hotel Room Block Deadline Oct. 20
      • Sponsor Thank Yous


  • Keynotes Summaries

    • 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
      • Selection process commenced ... 18 nominations received, 10 to be selected
  • Home Page First Look (maybe)
    • Designed to reach those unfamiliar with AGG 
    • Portals to information for members that will reside on the Wiki


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Resources & Relationships 






  


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Newsletter Planning  


Newsletter Articles - October Issue (October 1 release)

Deadline: September 23, EOB

Title/Author

  1. From the President – Brent

  2. Annual Conference - 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 
October 10, 2024, 1 pm Central (at Annual Conference


Adjournment 




  • Active Action Items 

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