SACRAMENTO (AgPR) | Agri-Pulse is pleased to announce that the U.S. Trade Representative’s Chief Agricultural Trade Negotiator Doug McKalip will speak at this year's Food & Ag Issues Summit in Sacramento on June 5.
Before joining USTR, he served as Senior Advisor to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on all agricultural matters relating to trade, national security, animal and plant health regulations, and a wide portfolio of domestic and international issues.
“We are delighted that Ambassador McKalip agreed to provide an update on crucial trade and ag export topics of interest to growers and agribusinesses in the West,” said Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant. “He will be joined by several other experts on a wide array of topics as part of our theme, “Navigating Uncharted Waters.’”
The Summit also features CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, California Dept. of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth, the CEOs of top California and Western farm organizations talking about the farm bill, CEOs of major crop protection companies discussing prospects for biologicals, leading experts sharing tips on groundwater recharge, and much more.
Click here to view the draft agenda.
Click here to register for the event (in person at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento, or virtually).
The summit offers both in-person and virtual attendance options. Be a part of the conversation and register here.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Jason Lutz and Burke Kennedy at Jason@Agri-Pulse.com and Burke@Agri-Pulse.com.
Current Sponsors include:
Gold: California Farm Bureau, Curious Plot and Western Growers
Silver: California Farm Bureau
Bronze:California Farm Credit, CCI Marketing, Certis BiologiCropLife America, Morning Star, Nutrien and Valent
Lunch and Reception: Almond Board of California
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