2023-01-03 Implementation and Quick Connect Meet Up

Owned by Brent Kemp
Last updated: 2023-05-02 by Nikki Marshall
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 Participants

PresentNameCompany
xBrent KempAgGateway
xNikki MarshallAgGateway
xChris CrutchfieldAgGateway
xJosh Wall (Unlicensed)AgGateway
xBen CrakerAgGateway

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Leslie HedgesAgGateway
xPaul SchrimpfAgGateway
xJim WilsonAgGateway
xAnn Vande LuneKey Cooperative
xNatasha LillyThe Equity
xAmanda BaitzCo-Alliance
xPhilip KubeshVita Plus Corporation
xuspaddockCeres Solutions
xKori DietzSimplot Grower Solutions
xDawn GreerEFC Systems
xAhren Bryant (Unlicensed)Syngenta
xMatt GarciaSyngenta
xJeff GriffethCo-Alliance
xdcraftSSI/AgVance
xJulie BenickLand O'Lakes
xJami YoungLand O'Lakes
xJessie RexroatThe Equity
xStephanie FrazierCorteva
xBrown, Katie (Deactivated)Corteva
xCindy RussellBASF
xDarlene Gibson (Unlicensed)BASF
xminthie.harrisonBASF
xRyan WelandSyngenta
xLacey Pyle
xJefferson MalatestaUPL
xJulie BaumanBayer
xJulie Malson (Deactivated)Co-Alliance
xNedem Abdullahi

Terms:

MSA = Moved, Seconded & Approved

 Meeting Information

 Date
2023-01-03
 Time

10:00 am Chicago

 Web
https://meet.goto.com/401285861
 Phone

+1 (571) 317-3116

 Access Code
401 285 861

Purpose of meeting: The Implementation and Quick Connect meet up will review current state of discussions regarding needs and expectations for a series of successful connectivity and implementation workshops. Structure for a proposed committee or task force (to be determined/defined) will be reviewed. Deliverables reviewed as well.

Participants will benefit through increased understanding of industry capability and readiness to act; opportunity to offer input and provide direction on active and anticipated collaborative efforts.

Documents:

AgGateway Antitrust Guidelines

 Agenda/Minute


Topic (Leader)

Desired Outcome
Sub-topics, supporting documentation, additional resources

Meeting Minutes

1

Welcome, Antitrust and Introduction () 1 min.

Welcome the group - review 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.		Brent read the antitrust statement.
2Minutes Taker () 1 min.A meeting taker has been selected.
3Review Meeting Minutes () 1 min.The previous meeting minutes have been reviewed and approved.


4Review of Action Items () 5 minutesThe group's prior decisions and action items are reviewed, and status reported. Any action items that are not closed out are evaluated for relevance and additional needs
  • Calls and Invitations
  • Video participants update


5Quick Connect at Annual - 5 minutesThe group has time to reflect on any lessons learned re: sessions at the annual conference. 

N/A

6

Connecting Ag Business - 2023 Education Meeting Task Review (Ann Vande Lune) 15 minutes

The group reviews proposed path forward for the work to move connectivity forward for members, and non-member connectivity prospects. 

    • Deliverables (Ann)
      • Updated case studies
      • Segment champions for educational sessions in January, February 2023
        • Crop Nutrition
        • Crop Protection
        • Grain and Feed
        • Seed
      • Content and collateral
      • Outreach plan for 2023
    • Schedule of milestones
      • Announcements and invitations
      • Speakers
      • Agenda
      • Facility needs - a/v, internet, f&b ...

11 January 2023 - Altoona, IA - Prairie Meadows

1 February 2023 - Indianapolis, IN - Co-Alliance

22 February 2023 - Kearney, NE - 

  • Logistics Needs:
    • Sign-in sheet (name, company)
    • Table scratch pads and pens
  • Agenda:
    • Lunch discussion - re-order value calculator to follow high level discussion of messages and process
      • Retailer and manufacturer/distributor talking through process as the lunch portion
      • Follow with messages, value calculator, etc.
    • Following lunch, more on messages, resources, break out time
    • Focus the message on efficiency improvement, time savings, cost savings - how investment in connectivity 
  • Discussion: 
    • Doesn't have to be a full six person panel; instead, fireside chat sort of conversation, engaging others in the audience/attendees as needed
    • How technical does this need to be in terms of resources needed? Difference in perspective of a manufacturer/distributor and retailer? Don't want to scare folks away, or give them any reason to say "we're not ready to do this", but also be realistic about resource needs when ready.
    • Listen, offer time for Q&A, and respond
  • Presentation review
    • Precision Ag - connect with Jeremy in order to determine what would make the most sense to share with a retail audience
    • Share membership icon page right up front? Logos in the deck as well?
      • Who Can I Connect With page
7

Other items () 

Discuss any additional items that came up during meeting that need to be addressed in another meet-up


8Next Meeting ()Next meeting date and time are set

TBD - No later than the education session next week!

9Adjournment ()Adjourn11:08 am CST (Chicago)

Tasks/Action Items

WhoWhen AssignedWhatDeadline Status
Brent Kemp High level, process oriented capacity and capability chart In process; demo shared  
Brent Kemp Reach out to those not on the call today to see about participation in videos, prep meeting at Mid-Year In process
Brent Kemp Check with venues for the roadshow to verify dates are available. Complete - All confirmed
Chris Crutchfield Review SignUp Genius with Brent for QC sign-ups at 2022 Annual Conference Completed