The Ohio AgriBusiness Association will provide education and networking opportunities for agribusiness professionals at its annual Industry Conference, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 and 2 at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel.
"We are excited to once again host our members for what they deem as an engaging and very worthwhile annual conference," said Chris Henney, OABA president and CEO. "This year, we focus on how companies can empower resiliency in their business to overcome adversities in an ever-changing agribusiness environment. Attendees can expect engaging general sessions, applicable and diverse breakout sessions, dedicated networking time and to leave better equipped to help their company thrive."
The OABA Industry Conference will officially kick off with the Welcome Reception the evening of Jan. 31 immediately following the featured Safety & Risk Management Day. The Industry Conference will continue with educational and informative content Feb. 1-2 and includes the OABA Annual Meeting Luncheon and evening Industry Reception on Feb. 1.
Session topics include economic outlook, nutrient supply, geopolitical impacts on agriculture, drone application, autonomous vehicles, farm gate viewpoint, livestock outlook, fertilizer efficiencies, mental health and wellness and hands-on sessions with agricultural weeds and insects, plus more.
Continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for both Certified Crop Advisers and state licensed pesticide applicators (OH, IN and PA) that attend the conference. A general agenda is available at https://www.oaba.net/events_conference.
All-inclusive registration for the event covers admission to the two main days of educational programming (Feb. 1-2), the Safety & Risk Management Day (Jan. 31) and all meals and receptions. Registration fees are as follows:
Member: $375 ($450 after Jan. 15)
Non-Member: $525 ($600 after Jan. 15)
Individual day registrations are also available, as are exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities. Visit https://www.oaba.net/events_conference for more information and to register.
Hotel accommodations for the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel can be made online by visiting https://www.oaba.net/events_conference. The OABA hotel block reservation deadline is Jan. 15.
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