Rural Economic Outlook Conference

In-Service ID: 52795

In-Service Description: One-day conference focused on rural economic conditions, and current issues facing agriculture and the rural economy. The excellent lineup of speakers includes Heather Hampton Knodle, FCC Precision Ag Task Force Member, Chairman of the Accelerating Broadband Development Working Group (2020-21, 24), Chairman of Connectivity Needs Working Group (2022-2023), and President of Knodle, Ltd. Farms and an AI/ Technology panel. Full agenda at: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/agecon/extension/rural-economic-outlook-conference.html

In-Service Contact: Ladd, Brent (brent.ladd@okstate.edu)

In-Service Proxy:

In-Service Status: OPEN

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Educator End-Clients: Producers, Ag Lenders, Policy Makers

In-Service Instructors: Heather Hampton Knodle, FCC Precision Ag Task Force Member, Chairman of the Accelerating Broadband Development Working Group (2020-21, 24), Chairman of Connectivity Needs Working Group (2022-2023), and President of Knodle, Ltd. Farms, Technology Panel (Daniel Koeisch, General Manager, Farmers Cooperative Association, Tonkawa, Brian Arnall, OSU Plant and Soil Sciences Professor and Sitlington Chair in Agriculture), Faculty Presenter, Derrell Peel, OSU Agricultural Economics Professor and Charles Breedlove Professorship in Agribusiness, James Mitchell, Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas, Rodney Jones, OSU Agricultural Economics Professor and Farm Credit Chair, John Michael Riley, OSU Agricultural Economics Associate Professor

First Objective: Provide update on macroeconomic and agricultural outlook

Second Objective: Gain insights on specific issues, such as technology in agriculture.

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Competencies:
Extension: Program Planning and Development
Personal: Innovation
Personal: Life Long Learning
Extension: Application of Subject Matter Expertise
Interpersonal: Leadership

Intended Extension Educators: The conference is open to the public but educators who work with agricultural lenders, agribusiness professionals, producers and community leaders will benefit.

Method of Delivery: In-Person Meeting/Conference

Enrollment Deadline: 08-Oct-2025

Registration Fee: $25.00

Registration Fee Covers: breakfast, lunch, and breaks

Travel Funds Available:

Appropriate Dress: Professional Business