19th Annual Northwest Pennsylvania Grazing Conference

When

Thursday March 17, 2016 from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
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Where

Zion Church
114 Zion Road
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 745-2814

Driving Directions

Click here to view/download a printable brochure with driving directions, agenda, and additional information

Contact

Cheri Micale
Headwaters PA
814-503-8653
info@headwaterspa.org

Agenda

8:15 - 8:45 AM	Registration
8:45 - 9:00	Welcome and Introduction Dustin Heeter – Penn State Extension
9:00 - 10:15	Weeds are Great Forage Kathy Voth – Editor of On Pasture; Owner of Livestock for Landscapes, LLC
10:15 – 10:45	USDA Programs & Grazing Multiple Benefits To Your Farm and To Your Environment Jim Gillis – State Biologist
10:45 – 11:15	Break Visit our Sponsors and Trade Show Vendors
11:15 – 12:00 PM	From Pittsburgh to Emlenton Warren Thomas – Owner of Baytree Farm
12:00 – 1:00	Lunch
1:00 – 2:15	Teach Your Cows to Eat Weeds Kathy Voth – Editor of On Pasture; Owner of Livestock for Landscapes, LLC
2:15 – 2:45	Break Visit our Sponsors and Trade Show Vendors
2:45 – 3:30	Background on Pasture Buying and Marketing of Stocker Cattle Steve R. Casto - Livestock Marketing Specialist/WVDA; Market Reporter/State Feeder Calf Grazer
3:30 – 4:00	Farmers Panel Q&A, Evaluations, Closing Remarks, Prizes

Click here to view/download a printable Vendor Sponsor packet and registration form

The 19^th Annual Northwest Pennsylvania Grazing Conference will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Zion Baptist Church in Clarion, PA. Each year we average 220 registrations from Pennsylvania (over 30 counties), Ohio and New York. Livestock and poultry producers have come to expect a very worthwhile conference. We plan to meet those expectations again this year.

Please consider supporting this event through one of two sponsorship opportunities. The Gold Sponsorship level is a $300 donation, and the regular Vendor Sponsorship is $175. Please scroll down towards the bottom of this page for more information and what each level includes.

Each year we count on the financial support from sponsors and vendors to be able to bring in top-notch presenters and keep the conference affordable. Our aim is for all of our vendors/sponsors to get something back in return – whether it is selling your products or services; networking; or gaining a sense of pride from giving to our agricultural community. You are encouraged to bring products with you or deliver pre-orders to customers that will be attending that day.

Please let us know your intent of support for the conference by submitting the registration form no later than February 19, 2016.

Our drawing for door prizes is always popular and becomes yet another opportunity to promote your business even after the conference is over. Please indicate on the registration form if you intend to donate any door prizes.

If you have any questions regarding the 2016 Conference, please feel free to contact Headwaters RC&D at info@headwaterspa.org, or (814) 503-8653.

GOLD SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: $300

Includes:

Set up in the main entrance (lobby) or other location on the first floor just off the lobby
Two lunches
Exhibit space consisting of an 8' table
Able to sell your products/supplies*
Sponsorship recognition through:
- Podium announcement
- PowerPoint presentation of your logo (if provided) during lunch
- Listed in press releases
- Listed in conference registration packets
(2 additional meals may be purchased for $15 each)

Additional registrations are at full price

VENDOR SPONSORSHIP LEVEL: $175

Includes:

One lunch
Exhibit space consisting of an 8' table
Able to sell your products/supplies*
Listing in the conference registration packet
(2 additional meals may be purchased for $15 each)

Additional registrations are at full price

* The Sponsor/Vendor table size is the amount of space designated for your stand and items to sell. If you require additional needs, please let us know.

Click here to view/download a printable Vendor Sponsor packet and registration form