Washington Chapter | Columbia Basin Ag Professional Conference

Day 1 – Wednesday, September 16, 2026
8:00 – 8:50 AM John Erickson East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID) Development Coordinator
9:00 – 9:50 AM Kristina Ribellia, Owner, Western Water Market Water Rights in the Basin.
10:00 – 10:50 AM Anna Van Diest, Owner, Basin Ag Sales The Current Ag Real-Estate Market through a broker’s eyes.
11:00 – 11:50 AM Mike Merkley, the former CA ASFMRA chapter president and current district representative. Appraising Ranch Properties.
12:00 – 1:15 PM Lunch Break - Enzo Italian Restaurant
1:15 – 2:15 PM (At Enzo’s) ASFMRA Members Roundtable Market Discussion
2:45 – 4:15 PM Simplot Facility Tour
6:00 PM Young Professionals Network (YPN) Gathering Ten Pin Brewery

Day 2 – Thursday, September 17, 2026
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Christine Lepore Exploring DataLog Tools & New ClickForms Features

Hotel Information
Best Western Plus Lake Front Hotel
3000 W Marina Dr
Moses Lake, WA 98837
$139.99 & $149.99 a night
Cutoff date: September 4, 2026
Booking Code: ASFMRA
Reservation Number 509-765-9211
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