Bayer #AgVocacy Forum 2017

AgVocates from around the country gathered in San Antonio February 28-March 1, 2017 for the Bayer AgVocacy Forum.

This is the 12th consecutive year that Bayer has organized the forum before Commodity Classic to showcase individuals and ideas that are making a strong impact on the future of farming and food production. Also included in this post are links to posts from Bayer at Commodity Classic.

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2017 Bayer AgVocate Forum Photos

It’s #AgVocate Time for @Bayer4CropsUS
ZimmCast with David Hollinrake, Bayer

Global Perspective at Bayer #AgVocate Forum
Dr. Vikram Mansharamani at Bayer Forum

Bayer Offers Outlook on Industry, Monsanto Acquisition
Bayer Outlook Remarks at #AgVocate Forum  

Funding the Next Ag Food Revolution
Funding the Next Agricultural Food Revolution

Bayer Talks Policy – Trade, WOTUS, Farm Bill
Interview with Jim McVaney, Bayer Federal Relations & Policy Director  

An #AgVocate Example to Feed the World
Interview with Adrian Percy, Bayer CropScience

Beyond the Farm Gate-It’s All About Passion
Interview with Jay Hill, Hill Farms & Wholesome Valley Farms

Engaging Urban Youth in Ag
Interview with Bev Flatt, Flatt Rock Farm

Soybean Growers: Crop Protection Pays Off
Interview with Shawn Conley, University of Wisconsin

The Future of Weed Resistance
Interview with David Tanner, Bayer

Session audio
Remarks from Nathan Kauffman, Federal Bank of Kansas City  
Remarks from David Rosenberg, CEO, AeroFarms  
Farm Labor Issues in Rural America  
Changes Coming to Your Food Labels  
The Multi-Point Approach to Ending Food Waste  
Science & Policy: How Embracing New Tech Benefits Sustainable Ag

Interviews
Interview with Lynn Jacquez, CJ Lake  
Interview on Maximizing ROI in Soft Commodity Market  
Interview with David Tanner, Bayer  
Interview with Frank Rittman, Bayer  
Interview with Jeremiah Mullock, Bayer

Commodity Classic Coverage
LibertyLink Finds Partners in FFA and AHA
Interview with Jody Wynia, Bayer Interview with Iowa State FFA

Bayer/Monsanto Excited About the Future
Bayer/Monsanto Merger Press Conference

Credenz Going Big from #Classic17
Interview with Monty Malone, Bayer

Liberty Link Real Yield Sweepstakes Winners at #Classic17
Interview with Gary Tretter

Poncho/VOTiVO Gives Great Odds
Poncho/VOTiVO Press Conference