USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum - AOF

Download the 2017 AOF Phone App

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) app is up and running just in time for this week’s conference. It’s available for free to download at both the Apple App and Google Play stores. Search for ‘USDA Ag Outlook Forum’.

You’re encouraged to download and log-in to the app prior to attending the AOF. Among the benefits, a more personalized and interactive experience, for example, participating in live polling, networking, and having the AOF “A New Horizon: The Future of Agriculture” program agenda, speaker, and exhibitor information right at your fingertips. Log-in today to get the full spectrum of features.

The 2017 Agricultural Outlook Forum kicks off this Thursday, Feb. 23 and runs through Friday, Feb. 24, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, VA.

Forum information can be found at www.usda.gov/oce/forum. To register go to USDA 2017 Agricultural Outlook Forum Registration.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Named Distinguished Speaker for 2017 Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Named Distinguished Speaker for 2017 Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the nation’s longest-serving Governor Terry Branstad, Governor of Iowa, will share his views on the state of agriculture as the distinguished speaker for the 93

2017 AOF Student Diversity Program Winners Announced
https://www.usda.gov/oce/newsroom/archives/releases/2017/2017_AOF_Student_Diversity_Program_Winners.pdf

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USDA 2017 Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary Speakers Named

https://www.usda.gov/oce/newsroom/archives/releases/2017/170127_AOF_Plenary_PR_FINAL.pdf

The 2017 AOF detailed schedule of concurrent sessions and participants is availble at https://www.usda.gov/oce/forum/Sessions/Thursday.html

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Pre-Forum Field Trip Spots Filling Up for 93rd Annual AOF

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding those interested in participating in the 2017 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) Pre-Forum Field Trip to sign up. Spots are limited to a first come first served basis.

Forum registration is not mandatory to register for the field trip. The trip to the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) is Wednesday, February 22nd.

Members of the press are welcome to attend. If traveling with the group, the $36 fee must be paid, otherwise transportation is provided by the individual. Field trip information can be found at the link 2017 AOF Pre-Forum Field Trip.

To view AOF information go to www.usda.gov/oce/forum. To register go to http://www.infinityconferences.com/Registration/USDA_AgOutlook_Forum2017/reginfo.html.

USDA | OCE | 2017 Agricultural Outlook Forum

The USDA 2017 AOF At-A-Glance Grid is on the Forum website.

http://www.usda.gov/oce/forum/2017AOFAt-A-GlanceNewHorizondraft.pdf

Sign up for the 2017 AOF Pre-Forum Field Trip. Space is limited so sign up soon.

http://www.infinityconferences.com/Registration/USDA_AgOutlook_Forum2017/reginfo.html

Stay tuned. In the coming months the names of the 2017 AOF Diversity Student Program winners will be revealed.

Registration is now open for the 2017 Ag Outlook Forum.

Register at this link.
http://www.infinityconferences.com/Registration/USDA_AgOutlook_Forum2017/reginfo.html

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

The 2017 AOF Student Diversity Program application deadline has been extended to Monday, December 12, 2016.

For application details click this link.

http://www.usda.gov/oce/forum/diversity/2017_AOF_Student_Diversity-Program-Info.pdf

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USDA's AOF will have a new app for staying informed for the 2017 Ag Outlook Forum. Look out for upcoming posts outlining the details.