Keynote / Panels
New Zealand Ag Specialist
"The Value of Working Together"
Ron Gall, January 8
"The Value of Working Together" is the keynote topic that Ron Gall, Business Manager for Horticulture New Zealand, will deliver at this year's Pasco Ag Show. "We are thrilled to be able to host Mr. Gall and make his expertise available to the agricultural industry in the Mid-Columbia", says Walt Neff, Chairman of the event and a member of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Horticulture New Zealand is a trade organization representing the interests of New Zealand's 7,000 vegetable, fruit and berry growers. In July of 2005, New Zealand Vegetable, Fruitgrowers and Berry Fruit Growers decided that it was a better utilization of resources to cooperate and formed Horticulture New Zealand. "We just have more clout in every way when we speak with one voice, politically, both at regional and national levels", said Ron.
"New Zealand food producers have done innovative things to differentiate their products and compete in world markets. It is a real opportunity to have one of the people who have driven that process visit our area and share his expertise," offers Don Sleight, President of AgriNorthwest and chair of TRIDEC's Agribusiness Committee.
CEO, Center for Hi-Tech Innovation
"Results Through Innovation"
Jon Broome, January 9
On January 9, Jon Broome, CEO of the Centers for Hi-tech Innovation at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, will offer a 4-hour session entitled, "Results Through Innovation". This best practices curriculum will be a "How To" for Finances, Cash Flow, Marketing and New Business Technologies.
Jon has advised over 300 owners of small, medium and large businesses, non-profits, government agencies and educational institutions. An advisor since 1991, he uses a blend of experience and education to help his clients succeed.
January 8
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10:00am—11:00am Room 2 |
Immigration & Agriculture The Problem, The Politics & The Prospects for a Solution Tom Roach, Immigration Attorney |
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11:00am—1:00pm Atrium |
Ron Gall, Business Manager Horticulture New Zealand |
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1:30pm—3:00am Room 4 |
Marketing your Product Workshop with Ron Gall, Jim Kleist, Railex & Janet Leister, WA Department of Agriculture |
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3:30pm Room 4 |
Washington Growers Clearing House (Tree Fruit Growers -Board Election) |
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5:00pm—6:30pm Room 2 |
Vendors' Reception |
January 9
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9:00am—5:00am Room 4 |
Pesticide Credit and Training (In English) |
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9:00am—5:00am Room 2 |
Pesticide Credit and Training (In Spanish) |
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10:00am—12:00pm Atrium |
Farm Business Management Full & Part-Time Farm Operators & Managers Jon Broome, CEO Center for Hi-tech Innovation Lane Community College |
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1:00am—3:30pm Atrium |
"Results Through Innovation" "How To" Gain Control of Finances, Creating Steady Cash Flow, Latest Business Technologies & "How To" Apply Marketing Methods |
