WORKSHOP #8: NJ Agricultural Convention, Atlantic City NJ (Feb 7-9, 2017)

​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.