Sponsor Registration

2020 Virginia Grains & Soybean Annual Conference

Wednesday & Thursday, February 19th-20th

Virginia Grains Producers Association and Virginia Soybean Association are proud to partner once again this year to host the 2020 Annual Conference. As always, our events are made possible through the support of our sponsors and friends. We ask that you please consider helping us again to host a successful, informative event. We appreciate your continued support!

Based on high exhibitor interest in last year's Annual Conference, in 2020 we will have a greatly expanded exhibit hall allowing for additional exhibit spaces and more interaction with attendees.

We ask for your sponsor commitment no later than February 7, 2020.

Click Here for a Printable Sponsor Registration Form

Sponsorship Opportunities

Event Sponsor: $750.00
Includes: 8 registrations, recognition at all events, and display table

Reception Sponsor: $600.00
Includes: 6 registrations, recognition at reception, and display table

Lunch Sponsor: $500.00
Includes: 4 registrations, recognition at lunch, and a display table

Breakfast Sponsor: $300.00
Includes: 4 registrations, recognition at breakfast, and a display table

Break Sponsor: $200.00
Includes: 4 registrations, recognition at breaks, and a display table

General Supporter: $100.00
Includes: 2 registrations, recognition, and a display table

Note: Should you wish to discuss additional sponsorship opportunities and levels, please contact us.

2020 Virginia Grain & Soybean Annual Conference

Wednesday, February 19

10:30am Registration & Exhibitor Trade Show Opens (Blue Ridge Ballroom)

11:30am Lunch Buffet (Chesapeake Ballroom)

12:00pm Lunch Presentation: “Passing on the Farm: Transition Planning Strategies” (Chesapeake Ballroom) Ron Hanson, Harlan Agribusiness Professor Emeritus, University of Nebraska

1:00pm Breakout Sessions (Choose one)
1. “Virginia Tech’s SmartFarm Innovation Network” (Shenandoah Ballroom: Salon A) Susan E. Duncan, Ph.D., R.D., Associate Director, Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
2. “Weathering the Storm in Agriculture: How to Cultivate a Productive Mindset” (Shenandoah Ballroom: Salon B) Jeremy Daubert, VCE Extension Agent, Rockingham County
3. “Transitioning from Gramoxone SL 2.0 to Gramoxone SL 3.0” (Shenandoah Ballroom: Salon C) Jamie Hodnett, Retail Sales Representative, Syngenta

2:15-2:30pm Break & Visit with Exhibitors (Blue Ridge Ballroom)

2:30pm Breakout Sessions Repeated (Choose one)

3:45-4:00pm Break & Visit with Exhibitors (Blue Ridge Ballroom)

4:00pm Presentation: “Managing Risks, Protecting Profits” (Chesapeake Ballrooom) Robert Harper, Grain Division Manager, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation & Josey Moore, Commodity Specialist, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation

5:00pm Reception & Networking (Blue Ridge Ballroom) Drinks & Appetizers in the Exhibit Hall

6:00pm Awards Dinner (Chesapeake Ballroom)

Thursday, February 20

7:30am Breakfast Buffet (Chesapeake Ballroom)

7:40am Updates from Virginia’s Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry (Chesapeake Ballroom)
The Honorable Bettina Ring

8:00am Annual Meetings (Chesapeake Ballroom)
• Virginia Grain Producers Association Annual Meeting
• Virginia Corn Board Annual Report
• Virginia Small Grains Board Project Report
• Virginia Soybean Association Annual Meeting

9:00am Break & Virginia Crop Improvement Association Seed Conference Begins

ONLINE SPONSOR REGISTRATION:

Sponsor Contact Name *
Sponsor Company (as it should appear on signage) *
Sponsor Contact Phone *
Sponsor Contact Email *
Mailing Address *
Sponsorship Level: *	Event Sponsor - $750 Reception Sponsor - $600 Lunch Sponsor - $500 Breakfast Sponsor - $300 Break Sponsor - $200 General Supporter - $100
Extra Participant Registrations *
Names of Attendees *
Do You Need an Exhibitor Table? *
Total Amount Due *
Payment Method *	My check is in the mail Please Contact Me to Process My Credit Card

GENERAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Additional Individual Registration - $30

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Please make checks payable to "Virginia Grain Producers Association" and remit to:

Virginia Grain Producers Association
2201 W. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220

For agenda, directions, speakers and sponsor information, click here.

Have other questions? Contact Us!

VA Grain Producers Association
Conner Miller
Conner@VirginiaGrains.com
PH: 804-726-6022
FX: 804-359-9680

VA Soybean Association
Rachel Moore Gresham
Rachel.Gresham@vasoybean.com
PH: 804-466-1693
FX: 804-420-2826

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