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WASHINGTON DC (Mar 19-22, 2018)

3/23/2018

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​OBJECTIVES:
Legislative tour. Learn about role of government and non-government agencies to understand how agricultural policies are made.  
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DAY 1
  • US Botanic Garden Conservancy – tour led by: Susan Pell – Acting Director of the USBG.
  • “Monuments by Moonlight” Trolley Tours, Inc. – explore DC; stops at World War II Memorial, FDR, Lincoln, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorials.
DAY 2
  • USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service – welcome and overview led by Troy Joshua, Chief of Staff, Office of the Administrator USDA-NASS.
  • USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Topics include NAFTA, Trade Policy, Marketing Assistance, Food Security.
  • US Holocaust Memorial Museum – the purpose of the NJALDP is to foster leadership development; this museum offers a strong example of when leadership fails, and the terrible consequences that resulted.
DAY 3
  • American Farm Bureau Federation – discuss trade issues, immigration and advocacy.
  • Tour of Capital. 
  • Congressional visits – class scheduled appointments before trip to discuss agricultural issues. 
  • Sen. Booker’s Office – meet with legislative aid.
DAY 4
  • Embassy of Canada – Agricultural trade between our two countries was $2.1 Billion; NJ Exported $992 Million to Canada in agricultural products.
  • United Fresh Produce – topics include United Fresh in Policy, Food Safety, lobbying for produce industry, growers, shippers, etc.
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WORKSHOP #10 NJ Farm Bureau Convention, Princeton (Nov 13-14, 2017)

11/15/2017

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​OBJECTIVES: understanding wildlife management and NJ agriculture, individual presentations, attend FB presentations.
DAY 1
  • Final presentations – individual presentations – and feedback from reviewers.
  • Wildlife Issues in NJ w/ Director of NJ Div of Fish and Wildlife
  • Remarks from: NJDA, Secretary Fisher; NJ YF&R; RFD-TV Steve Campione, COO and CFO.
DAY 2
  • NJ FFA – roundtable updates on NJALDP visits/judging events.
  • Innovations in Greenhouse Technology – Holland Greenhouses
  • NJ Fish and Wildlife – farmer member’s overview.
  • Medicinal Benefits of Cranberries and Blueberries, RCE
  • Jersey Fresh Update
  • Hot topics discussions, moderated by Kurt Alstede.
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WORKSHOP #9 Industry Tours and Specialty Crops, Central NJ (Jun 6-7, 2017)

6/8/2017

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Industry Tours, Northern NJ
OBJECTIVES: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCTION – learn about specialty crops (such as Korean pears), discuss process of operating a brewery in NJ, learn about various aspects of urban agriculture including beekeeping, explore beneficial insects, tour a dairy operation, network with NJALDP alumni.
DAY 1
  • Evergreen Orchard Farm, Trenton.
  • Bullock Farms and Screaming Hill Brewery, Cream Ridge.
  • Hot topics discussions, moderated by Kurt Alstede.
  • NJ FFA – roundtable updates on NJALDP visits/judging events.
  • NJALDP Alumni Picnic, Horse Park of New Jersey, Allentown.
DAY 2
  • Isles Projects and Beekeeping, Trenton
  • NJDA Phillip Alampi Beneficial Insect Lab, Trenton
  • Fulper Farms, Lambertville
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WORKSHOP #8: NJ Agricultural Convention, Atlantic City NJ (Feb 7-9, 2017)

2/13/2017

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​NJ Agricultural Convention
OBJECTIVES – STRENGTHEN PRESENTATION SKILLS, AG EDUCATION, AND NETWORKING.
DAY 1
  • NJALDP Presentations – AZ/Domestic trip tours.
  • Convention workshops – for vegetable growers.
  • Networking – increasing contacts through opportunities at the convention – Trade show/Exhibit hall.
Day 2
  • State of the State – NJ Department of Agriculture, Secretary Douglas Fisher.
  • FFA and Agricultural Education – overview, and how to run an effective meeting.
  • Convention business – remarks from legislators; livestock owners concerns and human issues; resolutions.  
  • Networking – increasing contacts through opportunities at the convention – Ambassadors reception and Convention banquet. 
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Domestic Trip, American Farm Bureau Convention, Phoenix, AZ (Jan 5-11, 2017)

1/13/2017

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​​American Farm Bureau Convention
OBJECTIVES: identify leadership opportunities on a national level, compare issues on a national level, and network with agricultural leaders from other states.
DAY 1, Industry tours with Univ. of AZ Leadership Program
  • Tour AZ Heritage Center; and discuss water issues, Tempe Town Lake.
  • Orange Patch Citrus
  • Queen Creek Olive Mill
DAY 2, Industry Tours; following tours, teams will prepare a 10 minute presentation to be delivered to NJALDP and guests at the February workshop in Atlantic City.
DAY 3, Convention
  • Farm Bureau Convention – welcome, trade show, leadership lunch.
  • State Departments of Agriculture and FSMA
  • Convention workshops
  • Networking – increasing contacts through opportunities at the convention – Farm Family Insurance reception.
DAY 4, Convention
  • Convention workshops
  • Hot topics discussions, moderated by Kurt Alstede.
DAY 5, Industry tours
  • Danzeisen Dairy Farm
  • Francis Rose Farm
  • Networking – increasing contacts through opportunities at the convention – dinner with the NJ Delegation.
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WORKSHOP #7: NJ Farm Bureau Convention (Nov 14-15, 2016)

11/18/2016

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​NJ Farm Bureau Convention
OBJECTIVES: COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA. Review leadership and communications, and using social media. Also understanding NJ Agriculture and Farm Bureau.
DAY 1
  • Farm Bureau Convention – welcome, reports/resolutions.
  • Hot topics discussions, moderated by Kurt Alstede.
  • Social Media for Advocacy workshop – Deirdre Breakenridge (CEO, Pure Performance Communications).
  • National Agricultural Issues and Leadership Development – Zippy Duval (President, American Farm Bureau).
DAY 2
  • Crisis Communication Best Practices – Careen Winters (VP, Corporate Reputation Management).
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WORKSHOP #6: Industry Tours and Specialty Crops, northern NJ (Aug 16-17, 2016)

8/19/2016

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Industry Tours, Northern NJ
OBJECTIVES: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCTION – analyze/reflect communications and listening skills; understand equine industry; and working with NRCS.
DAY 1
  • Hot topics discussions, moderated by Kurt Alstede.
  • Rutgers Univ. – research tour, Martin Hall.
  • Interpersonal skills – Regina Efimchik (Director, Rutgers Univ. School of Communication and Information).
  • NJ Nursery and Landscape Association dinner and Rutgers Gardens tour.
DAY 2
  • Readington River Buffalo Farm, Flemington
  • B.W. Furlong and Associates, Califon
  • Redfield Farm, Califon
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WORKSHOP #5: Industry Tours and Agricultural Issues, southern NJ (June 7-8, 2016)

6/10/2016

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 Industry Tours, southern NJ - check out our video tour - 
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https://www.facebook.com/261500200668565/videos/677588972393017/

OBJECTIVES: AGRICULTURAL ISSUES AND INNOVATION. Learn about the aquaculture, turf, nursery and vegetable industries’ technologies and environmental issues.
DAY 1
  • Dusty Lane Farm, Elmer
  • Centerton Nursery, Bridgeton
  • Tuckahoe Turf Farms, Hammonton
  • Farm to Table – The Establishment, North Wildwood.
DAY 2, Cape May
  • Betsy’s Cape Shore Salts
  • NJ Aquaculture Innovation Center, Rutgers Univ.
  • Willow Creek Winery
  • USDA Plant Materials Center ​
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WORKSHOP #4: NJ Department of Agriculture, Trenton NJ, and Rutgers Eco Complex (Apr 12-13, 2016)

4/15/2016

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​NJ DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, and RUTGERS ECO COMPLEX
OBJECTIVES – examine how state government works; meet key personnel at the Dept. of Agriculture; overview of lobbying and key issues. Also learn about Farmland Preservation and Right to Farm.
DAY 1, NJ Department of Agriculture
  • “A Who’s Who?” Secretary, Douglas Fisher; Meet the Directors – Division of Food and Nutrition, Rose Tricario; Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Monique Purcell; Division of Animal Health, Dr. Manoel Tamassia; Division of Plant Industry, Joe Zoltowski; Division of Marketing and Development, Al Murray (retired); and Legislative Liaison, Rob Vivian.
  • State House Tour
  • Legislative Overview – meet with Assembly Democrats and Assembly Republicans.
  • NJ Farm Bureau, overview and current issues.
  • Farmland Preservation and Right to Farm – Farm Bureau Farmhouse; State Agricultural Development Board.
DAY 2, Rutgers Eco Complex
  • “Ag in the Middle” – Jack Rabin (Associate Director, Farm Programs, NJAES, retired).
  • Assemblyman Bob Andrzejczak – Assembly Agricultural Committee  
Hot topics discussions, moderated by Kurt Alstede and guest Richard Kamin (MBI Gluckshaw). 
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WORKSHOP #3: NJ Agricultural Convention, Atlantic City NJ (Feb 9-11, 2016)  

2/15/2016

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NJ AGRICULTURAL CONVENTION
OBJECTIVES – COMMUNICATIONS, NETWORKING, AND FUNDRAISING.
Establish dialog with agricultural leaders; network; examine agricultural issues. Also understanding NJ Agriculture and the NJ Agricultural Convention.
DAY 1
  • Fundraising overview – Kris Guttadora (Executive Director, NJ Agricultural Society).  Taking the fear out of fundraising; 10 steps to successful fundraising and NJALDP fundraising expectations.
  • Persuasive Presentations and Storytelling – Regina Efimchik (Director, Rutgers Univ. School of Communication and Information).
  • Networking – increasing contacts through opportunities at the convention – Trade show.  
DAY 2
  • NJ Agricultural Convention, overview – understanding NJ Agriculture and NJ Agricultural Convention, Kurt Alstede.
  • State of the State – NJ Department of Agriculture, Secretary Douglas Fisher.
  • Convention Business Session – developing and setting a policy agenda for the industry over the coming year through the resolutions process. Listening sessions – members of the agricultural industry provide on-the-ground experiences and ideas for policy, highlighting Locally Grown.
  • County Boards – expectations and mixer.
  • Networking – increasing contacts through opportunities at the convention – NJ Agricultural Society Lunch, Ambassadors Reception and Delegates Dinner. 
DAY 3
  • Convention Business Session – Farm Labor Update
  • Hot topics discussions, moderated by Kurt Alstede.  
  • Rutgers NJAES Report – Dean Robert Goodman.
  • Networking – increasing contacts through opportunities at the convention – Farm Credit East Lunch. 
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