From the producer viewpoint, expect fireworks on the chances for survival of the family farm in a global economy, and how the face of rural America will be changed as the result of a global economy. Sparks could fly from rival farm groups represented by Mike Held, executive director of the South Dakota Farm Bureau, and Dennis Weise, president of the S.D. Farmers Union. Joining in their discussion will be academicians from U.S. and Canada. S.D. Governor Bill Janklow will keynote the Thursday evening banquet at the Brookings Inn along with Canadian Minister of Ag Lyle Vanclief, and they will be back on the program Friday morning. If Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura accepts his invitation, that morning may get even more interesting.
Events are open to the public.
Registration is requested by Sept. 20, but late registrations will be received. There will be no banquet ticket sales at the door.