2022 Governor's Ag & Economic Development Summit

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Thank you for registering for the 2021 Governor's Ag & Economic Development Summit. We are excited to see you in August.

2022 Governor's Ag & Economic Development Summit

The Summit brings together ag, business, & econ dev leaders/stakeholders to discuss opportunities/challenges relating to the state's growth

By NE Depts of Ag & Econ Dev, along with NE Diplomats

Date and time

August 9, 2022 · 6pm - August 10, 2022 · 5pm CDT

Location

Younes Conference Center North

707 West Talmadge Street Kearney, NE 68845

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

A Block of Rooms can be found at The Crowne Plaza (308) 238-7000.

There will be an optional Farm Tour led by Nebraska Department of Ag staff Tuesday afternoon from 2-5pm. The tour will be an opportunity to learn about agriculture in central Nebraska and may feature stops at local grain and/or livestock operations.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - Younes Conference Center - Kearney

Optional Farm Tour - Kearney Area -- 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Reception and Banquet - Hosted by the Nebraska Diplomats and NetChoice

6:00pm - Reception -- 7:00pm - Banquet & Awards

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - Younes Conference Center - Kearney

Summit Agenda - Morning Sessions will be repeated in the Afternoon

8:00am – 8:30am: Registration

8:30am – 8:45am: Welcome – Governor Pete Ricketts

9:00am – 10:00am: Breakout Session 1

Track 1 – Supply Chain Solutions

Track 2 – Small Meat Processors – Post-Covid Lessons Learned

Track 3 – NeDNR - Drought Conditions/Solutions

Track 4 – Apprenticeships

Track 5 - Creative Survival of Small Businesses

Track 6 - NeDNR - Water Initiatives

10:00am – 10:30am: Break

10:30am – 11:30am: Breakout Session 2

Track 1 – International Trade and Marketing

Track 2 – Local Support for Small Business during Covid

Track 3 – NeDNR – Economic Impact of Flooding

Track 4 – ‘Growing Together’ – Community Internship Initiative

Track 5 – Career Pathways

Track 6 - Vietnam: Gateway to Southeast Asia

11:45pm – 1:15pm: Lunch & Keynote Speaker

1:30pm – 2:30pm: Breakout Session 3

Track 1 – Supply Chain Solutions

Track 2 – Small Meat Processors – Post-Covid Lessons Learned

Track 3 – NeDNR - Drought Conditions/Solutions

Track 4 – Apprenticeships

Track 5 - Creative Survival of Small Businesses

Track 6 - NeDNR - Water Initiatives

2:30am – 2:45am: Break

2:45pm – 3:45pm: Breakout Session 4

Track 1 – International Trade and Marketing

Track 2 – Local Support for Small Business during Covid

Track 3 – NeDNR – Economic Impact of Flooding

Track 4 – ‘Growing Together’ – Community Internship Initiative

Track 5 – Career Pathways

Track 6 - Vietnam: Gateway to Southeast Asia

4:00pm – 4:30pm: Wrap-Up & Closing - Governor Pete Ricketts

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