Vic Lechtenberg, Vice Provost and former Dean of Agriculture at Purdue University, will present an overview of agriculture of the future. He will be joined by the ISDA, IDWD, and IEDC in talking about the role agriculture and agribusiness development play in Indiana’s strategic plan. Our keynote speaker will discuss rural economies and how regional governance factors into successful rural development. The afternoon sessions will provide attendees with the option to focus on a single track or move among various tracks, including:

• 21st Century Ag Economy

• Opportunities in the Emerging Ag Economy

• Careers in the Emerging Ag Economy

• Regional Governance in Rural America