The Farmer Partnership Program Summit is Wednesday, November 8 from 12-4pm, in 233AB HUB. Students, faculty, staff and community members interested in engaging in dialogue about needs and opportunities for Pennsylvania’s farmers are welcome to attend.
Please be sure to register for a seat at this event being hosted by Penn State University’s student government, the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA). Registration for the summit is available through this link. Reserve your seat!
Please review the details below including the summit agenda to learn more about the three roundtable discussions relating to the challenges faced by the Pennsylvania agricultural community. It would be a privilege to have you attend a part of this event to showcase your dedication to university student leaders interested in the well-being of Pennsylvania farmers!
Agenda
11:30 am……………………………………………………Doors Open to Guests
12:00 pm…………………………………………………………Summit Begins
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm…………………………………………Opening Remarks
Featuring
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Congressman Glenn Thompson: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture Chairman
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Ben Lindgren: UPUA Director of Food Justice
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Leslie Pillen, Associate Director, Farm and Food Systems
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Nora O’Toole: Penn State Student Body President
12:45 – 1:00 pm………………………………………………………Networking Break
1:00 pm – 1:40 pm……………………………Facing Farm Stress Roundtable Discussion
1:40 pm – 1:55 pm……………………………………………………Networking Break
1:55 pm – 2:35 pm………… Ensuring Economic Resilience Roundtable Discussion
2:35 pm – 2:50 pm……………………………………………………Networking Break
2:50 pm – 3:30 pm……………Strengthening Food Systems Roundtable Discussion
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm………………………………………….Closing Remarks & Next Steps
4:00 pm…………………………………………………………………………Summit Ends
Important Event Information:
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Parking: Please utilize the downtown State College parking garages on Pugh Street or Fraser Street. You are also welcome to use on-campus parking garages if space is available.
- Food/Drink: Light refreshments will be served during the event.
- Notable Attending Organizations: The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture, The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Centre County Government, AgriSafe, Penn State Extension, State College Borough, Penn State College of Medicine
FAQ:
- Do I have to stay for the event’s entirety? No! You are not expected to stay for the entirety of the summit. We strongly encourage you to sign up for one of the roundtable discussions and attend opening remarks.
- Can I provide tabling materials or pamphlets from my organizations during the summit? Yes! You may bring pamphlets from your organization for the designated pamphlet table at the summit; however, you are not allowed to actively table during the event.
- How can I prepare for the summit? All registered attendees will receive a summit guidebook with materials to prepare for the event. If you are a professional or university faculty member/administrator, please come prepared with a brief introduction regarding the work you do for your roundtable discussion.