• Project No. and Title: WERA72 - Agribusiness Scholarship Emphasizing Competitiveness
• Dates: 06/03/2020 to 06/04/2020
• Contacts: [Kathleen Brooks] [Ivory Lyles]

This authorizes the annual meeting: .
The meeting will be held on 06/03/2020 at Virtual. :

Admin Advisor: Eric Belasco (eric.belasco@montana.edu)

WERA-72 Annual Meeting (Virtual)<br /> June 3rd & 4th, 2020<br /> Wednesday, June 3rd <br /> 3:00 p.m. Welcome Address (Kate Brooks, chair WERA-72)<br /> Do we need introductions? - depends on how many are present?<br /> At least introductions of the WERA-72 committee…<br /> 3:10 p.m. Key note type topic – COVID 19 and its impacts on Agribusinesses (research, teaching, extension)<br /> 3:40 p.m. Discussion of Agribusiness Accreditation: Report of 2019 Workshop Results<br /> 4:00 p.m. Grant Discussion Opportunities<br /> 4:05 p.m. Research/Teaching/Extension Breakouts – Discuss potential collaborative projects<br /> 4:40 p.m. Overview from breakout groups<br /> 4:50 p.m. Business meeting<br /> 5:00 p.m. Adjourn (Stay on for 15 min social hour, BYOD)<br /> <br /> Thursday, June 1st: <br /> 3:00 p.m. WERA-72 Webinar #1<br /> “Developing a Research and Extension Agenda to Address Emerging Ecosystem Service Markets”<br /> David Ripplinger, North Dakota State University<br /> <br /> “Developing Mutual Understanding Between Agriculture Students and Non-Agriculture Students.”<br /> Maria A. Boerngen and Bailey Hoerbert, Illinois State University<br /> <br /> “Impact of Increased Owner Equity Withdrawals to Help Cover Family Living Expenses on the Farm’s Growth Potential: Simulation Model.”<br /> Iuliia Tetteh, Illinois State University, Sankalp Sharma, Kent State University at Tuscarawas, Anil Giri, ERS<br /> <br /> “Increased Usage of Cash Rent: Factors Influencing Illinois Farmland Leases Over the Past Two Decades.” <br /> Jacob Styan and Maria A. Boerngen, Illinois State University<br /> <br /> 4:00 p.m. Adjourn (Stay on for 15 min social hour, BYOD)<br />