Lunch Roundtables

Thursday, September 18, 2008

This year we are offering an excellent networking opportunity, roundtable discussions, during the Thursday luncheon. Specific tables will be designated by topic or theme. Some topics will be facilitated by speakers from the breakout sessions, others will focus on topics you have suggested from the "Save the Date" cards free Conference Registration Contest. Each of you will have the freedom to choose your table for the luncheon. You will also have the option of changing tables if you would like to participate in a different discussion. We encourage you to maximize this opportunity to share ideas, stories and learn from the experience of others! There will also be quiet tables and others available for last minute topics.

The objective for this luncheon is to give participants more networking time, chance to ask questions, and to get more information on certain topics of interest. Below is a list of table topics that will be discussed during the luncheon.

  • Wildlife Leasing
  • Grape Growing- Discussion led by Deer Creek Vineyard
  • Agritourism- Discussion led by Abby Cash
  • Renewable Energy- Discussion led by Shannon Ferrell
  • Business Plans- Discussion led by Jeff Lockett
  • Forage Management
  • Organic Farming- Discussion led by Kamala Gamble, Kam's Kookery
  • Financial Planning & Investment- Discussion led by Lyndon Taylor
  • Small Business Success
  • Stress Mangement- Discussion led by Paula Post
  • Organizing Bus Tours- Discussion led by Melyn Johnson
  • Food Cooperative- Discussion led by Chelsea Simpson
  • Marketing- Discussion led by Susan Bergen, Peach Crest Farms
  • Farm-to-School - Discussions led by Chris Kirby and Anita Poole

    • There will be more than one table per topic