Beginner Farmer Kickoff - Meeting Agenda

Session A: 10am - 12 pm

Registration and Social Networking

Welcome

Introductions

• SR1 Administration Team

• SR1 Ag and Food Science Department

Beginner Farmer Project Showcase

• C.O.O.L™ Farming Courses

Farmer Support and Network - Panel Discussion

• Dr. Shecoya White - Assistant Professor, Mississippi State University

• Mr. Charles "Chuck" Lea - State Outreach/Civil Rights Coordinator, MS Natural Resources and Conservation Services

• Mrs. Carolyn Jones - Chief Executive Officer, Mississippi Minority Farmers Alliance

Closing Remarks

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Session B: 6 pm - 8 pm

Registration and Social Networking

Welcome

Introductions

• SR1 Administration Team

• SR1 Ag and Food Science Department

Beginner Farmer Project Showcase

• C.O.O.L™ Farming Courses

Farmer Empowerment - Keynote Speaker

• Dr. Loutrina Staley, Soil Scientist - Soil Health Institute

Closing Remarks