IL Chapter | 2018 Annual Meeting and Celebration

When:  Feb 7, 2018 from 12:00 PM to 06:30 PM (CT)
Associated with  Illinois Chapter of ASFMRA

Join the celebration as ISPFMRA returns to its roots at the University of Illinois -- where it all began in 1928!

Schedule-at-a-Glance
Wednesday, February 7
12:00- 4:30 pm








 		 Motor Coach Tour of the U of I Campus   
  • Blue Waters Visualization Lab
  • Illini Union / Main Quad
  • Mumford Hall / Turner Hall
  • ACES Library
  • South Farm (weather permitting)
  • Blue Waters Super Computing Bldg 
 
4:30 - 6:30 pm VIP Anniversary Celebration Reception

Thursday, February 8                
7:00 am                      Registration / Continental Breakfast
7:55 am Presentation of Colors Ceremony
8:00 am



 Welcome
Eric Wilkinson, AFM, President, ISPFMRA
Dean Kim Kidwell, University of Illinois College of ACES (Invited)
8:05 am



 Greetings from the Silicon Valley of Agriculture
Laura Frerichs, Director of Univ of Illinois Research Park
8:15 am Ag Technology Comes of Age
9:40 am

 ASFMRA Update
David GaNun, ARA, President, ASFMRA
10:15 am   


                    		 KNOW GMO: Will Agriculture be Allowed to Feed 9 Billion People?
Rob Saik, Professional Agrologist and Certified Agricultural Consultant
11:45 am Member Recognition Luncheon and Program
1:00 pm Annual Business Meeting
1:40 pm



 Farm Managers Session: What to Expect in the New Farm Bill, Historical Perspective, Current Climate for Ag Policy in Washington
Jonathan Coppess, Univ of Illinois
1:40 pm


 Rural Appraiser Session: Valuation of Business Entities
Darrell Dunteman, Editor, Farm and Ranch Tax Letter
2:45 pm Ice Cream Social
3:15 pm


 Past, Present and Future Wrap-up: How do we make sense of the path of change?
Bruce Sherrick, PhD, University of Illinois
4:00 pm

 Over-Supplied World Ag Markets: Why is this cycle different?
5:30 pm Memorial Scholarship Auction

Registration Fees
$10 | University of Illinois Motor Coach Tour
$25 | VIP Anniversary Celebration Reception
$150 | 2018 Annual Meeting

Hotel Details
I Hotel
PH: 217-819-5000
A block of rooms has been reserved for February 6 and 7. The room rate is $129/night plus taxes. Contact the hotel by phone or by clicking here no later than January 18, 2018 and mention "Illinois Society of Farm Managers and Appraisers" to receive the discounted pricing.

For More Information
Program: Carroll Merry | 262-253-6902 | ispfmra@countryside-marketing.com
Registration Details: Deanna Ilk | 303-692-1222 | dilk@asfmra.org


Location

I Hotel
1900 S First St
Champaign, IL 61820