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2013 National Value Added Agriculture Conference

 

15th Annual National Value-Added Agriculture Conference
Sunday, May 19 – Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Rogers, Arkansas

The 2013 National Value-Added Conference will be finalized by January. Visit the site to learn this year’s theme and to see the exciting tours and speakers that the conference will offer.

Hosted by: University of Arkansas

Who Should Attend: University Extension Specialists, Rural Development Specialists, State Department of Agriculture officials, Farm Bureau Service providers, Small Business Development Centers, Agricultural Innovation Centers, Cooperative Development Centers and consultants and service providers.

Conference participants will have the opportunity to interact with innovative business owners and economic developers from around the United States to discuss rural entrepreneurism, adding value to agricultural products, agritourism and rural economic development. The conference will include breakout sessions and tours to allow maximum interaction between participants and practitioners.

Conference Information: [Conference Registration]  [Conference Agenda]

Conference Hotel: Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas - Hotel, Spa & Convention Center
3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway
Rogers, Arkansas
USA 72758
Phone: 1-479-254-8400
Fax: 1-479-845-2001

A block of rooms has been set up to accommodate the lodging arrangements of this year’s attendees. To book your room online, visit the conference room block. Please book your room by April 27, 2013. [Hotel Registration]
 

For more information, contact Ron Rainey at 501-671-2175 or via email at 2013NVA@uaex.edu.

2012 Conference - Traverse City, Michigan

2011 Conference - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2010 Conference - Biloxi, Mississippi

2009 Conference - Moline, Illinois and Iowa

2008 Conference - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

2007 Conference - Lexington, Kentucky

2006 Conference - Nashville, Tennessee

2005 Conference - Indianapolis, Indiana

2004 Conference - Peoria, Illinois

2003 Conference - Grand Rapids, Michigan

2002 Conference - Madison, Wisconsin

2001 Conference - Excelsior Springs, Missouri

2000 Conference (Nov.) - Perry, Iowa

2000 Conference (June) - Nashua, Iowa

 

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