Additional Information

 

 

Why Attend?

The 5NCGL is a unique, producer-based, national conference to bring together ranchers, farmers, land managers, grazing specialists & conservationists for education & technology advancements, to increase the sustainability of the Nation's grazing lands.

 

 

Who Should Attend?

Ranchers, farmers, federal, state, local and tribal land managers and policy makers, consumers, urban interests, seed, animal and other related industry companies, public officials - elected and appointed, members of academia, students, conservationists and anyone interested in effective natural resources management and its benefits to society and the environment will want to attend.

 

 

Want to submit a Poster Paper Abstract?

Poster papers may still be considered. Please contact Monti Golla for instructions on how to submit an abstract.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preliminary Program Highlights*

Sunday, December 9th

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Forever Florida optional tour

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Exhibitor's Social

Monday, December 10th

8 AM - 9:30 AM Opening Plenary Session featuring:
History of Florida Cattle Ranching & Wildlife by Bob Montanaro & Dr. Hilary Swain

10 AM - 11:30 AM
Dr. Temple Grandin

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Dr. Grandin Book Signing in Exhibit Hall

1:30 PM - 5 PM
Concurrent Sessions featuring Dr. Don Ball & Dr. Garry Lacefield

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Florida Night Banquet featuring Florida Cowboy Poet, Stephen Monroe
(optional event)

Tuesday, December 11th

8 AM - 9:30 AM
Concurrent Session including Small Ruminant Symposium & the Noble Foundation

11:45 AM - 1:15 pm Conference Luncheon

1:30 PM - 5 PM Concurrent Sessions featuring Dr. Fred Provenza and Kit Pharo

Wednesday, December 12th

8 AM - 9:30 AM
Kit Pharo

10 AM - 11:30 AM Closing Plenary Session

1 PM - 5 PM Special Afternoon Ticketed Session featuring Dr. Fred Provenza (sponsored by the FL GLCI).

* full conference preliminary program is available in our Registration brochure or via our online Conference Registration site.

The 5th National Conference
on Grazing Lands

5NCGL Logo

December 9th - 12th, 2012

Orlando, Florida

Caribe Royal

The Caribe Royale Hotel
8101 World Center Dr.
Orlando, FL 32821

Hosted by the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI), the conference objective is “To Heighten Awareness of the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Grazing Lands.” It is a one-of-a-kind, producer-based conference which brings together ranchers, farmers, land managers, grazing specialists and conservationists from across the nation for education, technology advancements and grazing land sustainability. Over 50% of our speakers are successful producers who are there to recount their success stories in hopes it will help others increase their own sustainability and conservation practices.

The 5NCGL is also bringing together renowned speakers to the program: Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Fred Provenza, Kit Pharo, Dr. Don Ball and Dr. Garry Lacefield. Dr. Temple Grandin will be doing a special opening session on Monday, December 10th, followed by a book signing.

Come join us in this unique educational event!