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2022 OFS Annual Conference & Gala
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Salem Convention Center

                                                 
8:00 am      Coffee and Networking

8:30 am      Opening Remarks
                    Katie Murray, Oregonians for Food & Shelter

8:35 am      Opinion vs Science: Recent biotechnology Success and What it Means for Agriculture
                    James Curry, Bayer Crop Science
                    Gene Harrington, Biotechnology Innovation Organization

9:15 am     Myth Busting: Forestry Pesticide Use and Impacts in Oregon
                    Meghan Tuttle, Weyerhaeuser Company

9:50 am     BREAK

10:15 am   Panel: Pesticide Innovations and Technologies for the Future
                   Sarah Hovinga, Bayer Crop Science
                   Caroline Silveira, Corteva Agriscience
                   Dr. Dani Lightle, Oregon State University

11:15 am   Contribution of Pesticides to Climate-Smart Ag Practices and Productivity
                    Julie Savoie, CropLife America

12 pm        LUNCH

1:00 pm     Educational Approaches (and Successes) for Pollinator Protection in Oregon
                    Dr. Andony Melathopoulos, Oregon State University

2:00 pm    Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Case Data and Lessons Learned 
                   Isaak Stapleton, Oregon Department of Agriculture

3:00 pm    BREAK

3:20 pm    Engaging on Difficult Policy Topics from a Natural Resource Perspective
                   Anthony LaFauce, Clyde Group

4:15 pm    Policy and Politics: Looking Ahead to 2023
                   Rocky Dallum, Tonkon Torp

5:00 pm    Reception and Silent Auction

6:00 pm    Fields & Forests Gala and Dinner Begins

6:15 pm    Silent Auction Closes

6:20 pm    Keynote:
                  Dr. Paul Jepson, Oregon State University, Retired

6:45 pm   Awards Ceremony

Credits Offered:
  4 Oregon pesticide recertification credits (2 core, 2 other)
  4 Washington pesticide recertification credits
  5 Oregon Professional Logger credits (OPL) Associated Oregon Loggers
  6.5 Category 1 CFE credits for Society of American Foresters