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2011 Agricultural Symposium
July 19, 2011 - July 20, 2011
In agriculture, record profits are usually fleeting; farm booms are typically followed by farm busts. The recent rebound in agriculture’s profitability, combined with projections of burgeoning global demand for food, fiber, and fuel, suggest the industry has entered a new “golden era.” Could the glint of banner profits in agriculture turn out to be fool’s gold? What are the risks that agriculture could fail to reach its lofty expectations?
The 2011 Agricultural Symposium will bring banking and business leaders, government officials, and academics together to explore the risks to agricultural profits in the 21st century. At the symposium, leading agricultural experts will discuss how agriculture will balance global food consumption and production and overhaul renewable energy markets before examining agriculture’s ability to weather unexpected downturns and use risk management strategies in volatile markets.
Location
Kansas City, MO
Contact Information
Jason Henderson (Conference Host)
Omaha Branch Executive
jason.henderson@kc.frb.org
Joni Schnitker
joni.m.schnitker@kc.frb.org
Who should attend?
Banking and business leaders, government officials, academics