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Fall 2014, Volume 5, Issue 25
2015 GEORGIA AG FORECAST—JANUARY 22, 2015
Georgia Ag Forecast is organized by the Center for
Agribusiness and Economic Development. This event is made
possible through the Georgia Farm Bureau Land Grand
University Lecture Series Endowment and supported by the
Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia
Agribusiness Council.
As the state's number one industry, agriculture touches our
lives every day—whether you're a producer, business tied to
agriculture, policymaker or consumer. Predicting markets and
preparing for the next growing season can be a tough job, and
that's where we can help. Ag Forecast is an annual seminar
series presented by the University’s College of Agricultural and
Environmental Science’s Center for Agribusiness and
Economic Development.
For seminar agendas and speaker information,
visit www.georgiaagforecast.com.
UGA, the state's flagship institution, is committed to sharing
the latest research and information to help make your life a
little easier. Our agricultural economists will give the economic
outlook for agriculture for the coming year.
Participants will have the opportunity to network with local
producers, stakeholders and UGA Extension agents. A copy of
the 2015 Georgia Ag Forecast book will be provided to each
participant which is designed to give a detailed analysis of
each major commodity produced in the state.
UGA UPCOMING EVENTS
AGRICULTURAL EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
January 9, 2015
Ag Georgia Farm Credit
January 29, 2015
Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner
229-382-6200
January 15, 2015
2015 Georgia Peanut Farm Show
January 20, 2015
Corn Short Course
January 22, 2015
Winter Cotton Agent Training
January 22, 2015
2015 Ag Forecast
January 28, 2015
GA Cotton Commission’s 8th Annual Meeting and
UGA Cotton Workshops
February 3-5, 2015
Automation & Precision Agriculture Conference
January 30, 2015
Ya Ya Sisterhood Celebration—Through the Decades
229-388-6231
February 26, 2015
Tiftarea YMCA Father/Daughter Dance
229-391-9622
March 21, 2015
TRMC Hearts and Diamonds Gala
229-353-2220
March 24, 2015
Pregnancy Care Center of Tiftarea
229-382-4491
For more information on any of these events, please call the number listed under event or
229-386-3416 or visit our website: www.ugatiftonconference.org
UGA TIFTON CAMPUS CONFERENCE CENTER
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GEORGIA PEANUT FARM SHOW - JANUARY 15, 2015
Make plans now to attend the 39th Annual Georgia Peanut
Farm Show and Conference scheduled for Jan. 15, 2015, at
the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in
Tifton, GA. The one-day show is open to all farmers and
industry representatives and free to attendees.
Show opens at 8:30 AM with door prize registration.
For more information visit www.gapeanuts.com or
email: [email protected]
Nearly 2,000 farmers are expected
to attend the 39th annual event to
see over 100 exhibits in the peanut
industry.
University of Georgia Peanut
Production Seminars and the
industry wide sponsored Peanut
Seed Seminar.
The one-day show includes awards
ceremony and $40,000 in prizes
presented to farmers.
CORN SHORT COURSE - JANUARY 20, 2015
Research and extension scientists are scheduled to discuss projects funded by your check off
dollars and share their advances in corn production and technology. In addition, we have three
NCGA National Corn Contest winners scheduled to discuss the keys to their top corn production.
Exhibitors will also be there to provide up-to-date information on various products. Awards will be
presented to the 2014 winners of the Georgia High Yield Production Efficiency Awards program
during lunch.
Door prizes will be given away at the end of the day’s program. Applications have been made for
credits for pesticide licenses and certified crop advisors.
The Corn Short Course is sponsored by the Agricultural Commodity
Commission for Corn, The University of Georgia and Cooperative
Extension Service. We hope you can attend January 20, 2015 at the
UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton for this excellent
educational opportunity.
For Program and Online registration visit www.ugatiftonconference.org.
Registration & Breakfast begin at 8:15 AM. Welcome session starts at
8:30 AM. Cost is $5 until Jan. 13th, late or on site registration is $10.
Lunch is included.
SOUTH GEORGIA’S PREMIER CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE
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GEORGIA COTTON COMMISSION’S 8TH ANNUAL MEETING & UGA COTTON PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
JANUARY 28, 2015
The Georgia Cotton Commission
is pleased to announce the
Commission’s 8th Annual
Meeting sched uled for
Wednesday, January 28, 2015,
at the UGA Tifton Campus
Conference Center. The annual
meeting is held in conjunction with the UGA Cotton
Production Workshop conducted by the Research &
Extension Cotton Team.
The program speakers are Mark Messura, Senior Vice
President, Global Marketing, Cotton Incorporated; John
Maguire, Senior Vice President, National Cotton Council;
and a representative for Southern Cotton Growers. The UGA
Cotton Production workshop will feature breakout sessions
where attendees will learn the latest technical production
strategies from the researchers whose projects are
funded by the Commission’s research program.
Following the speakers, the Commission will host lunch
where sponsors will be recognized and door prizes will be
given away. The meeting, production workshop, and lunch
are open to not only cotton growers, but anyone interested
in the cotton industry.
Information is available on the Commission’s website at
www.georgiacottoncommission.org and at the UGA Cotton
Team website at www.ugacotton.com.
There is no charge to attend. Pre-registration is requested.
Register online at www.ugatiftonconference.org or call
229.386.3416.
For information on
becoming a sponsor,
please contact the
Commission Office at
478.988.4235.
UNMANNED SYSTEMS IN PRECISION AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 3-4, 2015 - UGA TIFTON CAMPUS CONFERENCE CENTER
This conference provides an opportunity for the unmanned systems and agribusiness
communities to network.
Speakers are selected from both unmanned systems and
agribusiness communities to discuss their findings in feasibility, technology, logistics, and
financial intersections of unmanned systems with agribusiness. Of particular interest are topics
on safety, value, and limitations of unmanned systems in agriculture. Given that the most
prolific unmanned systems to date are aerial, discussions on the acceptance of agriculture unmanned aerial systems in the
national airspace are highly relevant.
The conference will be separated into 3 tracks and is focused on agricultural segments in Georgia:
 Row Crops such as cotton, peanuts, corn, etc.
 Vegetables and fruits
 Poultry and livestock
The conference will highlight the technology of unmanned aircraft and sensors as well as ground robotics, and this year will
include more information about the ways these technologies can be integrated into a modern farm operation. The conference
will prepare the agricultural community with “best practices” or operational concepts so that they can be implemented in the
near future.
All are welcome, members of AUVSI and non-members alike. This is not just a technical
discussion. Growers, farmers, producers, politicians, consultants, engineers, scientists, and
students are all requested to be in attendance to provide their unique view of this burgeoning
era of unmanned systems in precision agriculture.
For Online Registration: www.ugatiftonconference.org - click Registration
For Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities and additional conference information
visit the Official Conference Website: www.auvsi.org/Atlanta/UnmannedAg2015
FACILITIES
South Building Max. Capacity
Auditorium
350
Room 1
60
Room 2
24
Room 2/3
54
Room 3
27
Room 4
27
Room 4/5
54
Room 5
27
Room 6
28
Room 6/7
72
Room 7
28
Room 8
15
Room 10
60
North Building Max. Capacity
Conference Center Amenities
Our FREE State-of-the-Art Audio-Visual equipment and On-Site
Technical Support include the following to enhance your experience:
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Web Casting
Ceiling-Mounted LCDs with wireless mouse
Internet Access in every conference room
Satellite Downlink (connection fee required)
Teleconferencing (out-of-state phone charges apply)
Laptop Laboratory (accommodations available)
Zip Drive Devices
Recording Input
Auditorium
Area 12
2,000
Area 11
Stage,
Dressing Rooms,
Green Room
Area 13
200
Room 14
54
Business Center
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Boardroom
15
Ballroom
1,000
Room 17A
240
Room 17B
240
Room 17C
240
Room 17D
240
Room 19A
60
Room 19B
72
Room 19C
72
THE UGA TCCC STAFF
Kim Rutland, Director
Event Coordinators
Graphics/Posters
Administrative
Operations Team
Verna Kea
Karen McBrayer
Gail Hargett
Barbara Maw
Barbara Maw
Joan Holden
Tina Wood
Renae Woods
James Wilson
Cass Boatner
Rocky Jones
Mitch Tyson
Jackie Bryant
Sabrina Morris
Catering
Della Hunt
Thomas Smith
15 RDC Road
Tifton, GA 31794
229-386-3416
www.ugatiftonconference.org