Description
The purpose of the Summit is to discuss and envision opportunities for enhancing partnerships between Virginia Tech and the private agricultural and natural resources industry, producers, and commodity groups. The Summit is hosted by Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station.
As leaders from the agriculture, forestry and natural resource sectors, you will gain perspective on Virginia Tech’s expertise and potential for enhancing partnerships. Through interactive sessions, networking events, and small breakouts, you can help identify opportunities for dynamic engagement in private-public partnerships to ensure that Virginia's ANR industry continues to prosper.
Registration Information:
You will be given the option during checkout to register as an Individual or as a Group. If you select Group Registration, please follow these instructions to complete your checkout: Family/Group Instructions.
Conference Schedule
Dates: April 12-13, 2022
Location: Richmond Marriott Short Pump – 4240 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Hotel Accommodations Link: Richmond Marriott Short Pump
Daily Details:
Tuesday, April 12: Conference: 8:30am – 5:00pm / Networking Reception: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday, April 13: Networking Breakfast: 7:30am – 8:30am / Conference: 8:30am – 11:45am – box lunch conclusion
Notes
*If you are a Virginia Tech affiliated registrant (employee or student), you may be eligible for additional discounts being offered by the Virginia Agriculture and Natural Resources Initiative. Please send an email to vtanrinitiative@gmail.com to inquire about a special discount code.
**This system is designed to process online credit card payments only. If you wish to pay by check, please make checks payable to: Treasurer of Virginia Tech. Please mail check to: Eastern Shore AREC, ATTN: Lauren Seltzer, 33446 Research Dr., Painter, VA 23420. There is a $50 return check fee. Your registration is not complete until payment is received.
If you have any questions about this conference, please contact Lucy Cook at lucy@hellebushconsulting.com.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Lucy Cook at lucy@hellebushconsulting.com during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120