• Project No. and Title: S1062 - The importance of U.S. food and agricultural trade in a new global market environment
• Dates: 10/27/2016 to 10/28/2016
• Contacts: [Amanda Countryman] [Eric Young]

This authorizes the annual meeting: .
The meeting will be held on 10/27/2016 at Ft. Collins, CO. :

Admin Advisor: Eric Young (eric_young@ncsu.edu)

1. Our meetings will take place in the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University, October 27 beginning at 9:00am through October 28 (business to conclude by 1:00pm with JBS tour in the late afternoon/evening). I will send more details with meeting room numbers in October.<br /> <br /> 2. Travel to Fort Collins from Denver International Airport is best via rental car or one of the following shuttle services ($44 each way on both providers):<br /> <br /> a. http://www.greenrideco.com/<br /> <br /> b. http://www.supershuttle.com/Locations/FortCollinsDEN<br /> <br /> 3. We have two tours scheduled for the group:<br /> <br /> a. Fort Collins Brewery Tour: 4:00-5:00pm, Thursday, October 27; Dinner to follow at FCB Modern Tavern<br /> <br /> http://fortcollinsbrewery.com/info/about-us/<br /> <br /> http://fortcollinsbrewery.com/tavern/<br /> <br /> b. JBS Slaughter and Processing Facility Tour: 3:30-5:30pm, Friday, October 28 in Greeley, CO<br /> <br /> http://jbssa.com/about/<br /> <br /> c. Important: Please confirm whether or not you will participate in each tour and provide additional sizing information for boots and jacket for the JBS tour using the following link:<br /> <br /> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Swmkr6sZAzTsZ1gBrPwD6MdwEUJ4dR7VVpbq430Xtg0/edit?usp=sharing<br /> <br /> (Information you enter will automatically save in Google Drive). If a partner is traveling with you, please include their name separately. (Space constraints may limit partner participation as the cap is 20 people for both tours, but we will do our best to accommodate everyone).<br /> <br /> 4. We have a room block at the Best Western University Inn. You may call or book directly online using the link provided. Hotel details are as follows:<br /> <br /> a. $92.00 nightly rate, indoor pool, breakfast and internet included. Located across the street from CSU campus. (Please note that only double beds are available with the room block.)<br /> <br /> b. Reservations may be made directly with the following link:<br /> <br /> http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/groupSearch.do?groupId=3Z4UB2V9<br /> <br /> c. Also may call Best Western directly 1-800-780-7234 or use www.bwui.com for Group Reservations and enter the Group ID – 3Z4UB2V9<br /> <br /> d. The group room rate is valid from October 26-30 for those who would like to spend the weekend in Fort Collins.