The American Society of Agricultural Consultants will hold its 2023 Annual Conference in Fresno, Calif., beginning with a reception on Sunday, November 5. Conference sessions will begin on Monday and continue through Tuesday morning. That afternoon, attendees will be touring local agriculture from noon to 6 p.m.
The venue for the conference is the Wyndham Garden Fresno Airport, 5090 E. Clinton Way, directly across from the airport.
Early Registration Ends October 15:
Members – $595 ($635 after October 15)
Non-Members – $695 ($735 after October 15)
Spouse/Guest – $295
Discount available for attendees sponsored by ASAC members (contact an ASAC member for details). For discounts for first-time conference attendees and students, contact evp@agconsultants.org.
Sunday, November 5
Welcome to Fresno, the city of the first conference in 1963!
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.: ASAC Board of Directors Meeting (open to all)
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Opening Reception and Get Acquainted Activities
Dinner: On Your Own
Monday, November 6
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.: Registration & Breakfast
8:00 – 8:45 a.m.: Welcome
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.: “Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Sector in Africa & Importance of Greater U.S. Economic Engagement ” – Gary Hirsch, President, Global Opportunities, Inc.
9:45 – 10:00 a.m.: Networking Break
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.: “How to Ask the Next Question” – Don Tyler, Tyler & Associates
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.: “Programs & Priority Issues 2024” – Rusty Rumley, J.D., LL.M.
Senior Staff Attorney, National Agricultural Law Center
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Past Presidents’ Luncheon
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: “Insights & Take-homes from Four Decades of Consulting – Dick Wittman, Wittman Consulting
2:00 – 2:45: “Autonomous Technologies: The Evolving Role for Consultants” – Alon Ascher, CBO, BlueWhite Robotics
2:45 – 3:15 p.m.: Break
3:15 – 4:45 p.m.: Panel Discussion – “Water Rights & Regulation” – Don Wright, WaterWrights.net; Mike Ming, Alliance Ag Services; & Elizabeth Jonasson, Westlands Water District
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Reception
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.: ASAC Banquet – “California Agriculture: What Makes It Special” – Ryan Jacobsen, Fresno Farm Bureau
Tuesday, November 7
6:30 – 8:00 a.m.: Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.: “Economic Forces Shaping the Future of U.S. Agribusiness – David Magaña, Rabo Finance
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.: “What the Certified Ag Consultant Designation Means for You” – ASAC Board Members
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.: Break
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: “Cultivating Ethical Practices in Ag Consulting” – Paige Gilligan, Risk Mitigators
11:00 – Noon: ASAC Business Meeting
12:15 – 6:00 p.m.: Tours (Depart Hotel at 12:15 – Box lunches provided)
Confirmed Tour:
Fresno State California Water Institute, CIT, & WET Center (Academic/Industry partnership for ag tech & water)
Tours in the process of being confirmed:
Caglia Environmental (Green Waste – Food waste and organic recycling)
Toca Madera Winery (Winery – Wine tasting)
Evening: Dinner on Your Own
*All meals are included unless otherwise noted.
