2011 Colorado Ag Classic

The seventh annual Colorado Ag Classic will be held December 7-8 at the Embassy Suites in Loveland, Colorado. The Colorado Ag Classic is the joint convention of the Colorado Association of Wheat Growers (CAWG), the Colorado Corn Growers Association (CCGA), Colorado Sunflower Administrative Committee (CSAC), Colorado Sorghum Producers (CSP), Colorado Seed Growers Association (CSGA), and Colorado Seed Industry Association (CSIA).

Registration cost for an individual is $99, the same as in previous years, and $149 for a husband and wife. Be one of the first ten to register with the Colorado Wheat office and receive a rebate of $50 (individual) or $75 (husband and wife). (Rebate will be paid to attendee after convention.)

Click here for a brochure detailing the agenda, and a registration form: 2011 Colorado Ag Classic Brochure (125)

The keynote speaker is Reva Bhalla, of STRATFOR Global Intelligence. Bhalla will speak on the importance and influence of the global economy for Colorado farmers. CAWG member Dan Anderson recommended a STRATFOR speaker for the convention after hearing a speaker from STRATFOR at another conference.

“Whether we think we are or not, we are part of a global marketplace, and we need to operate our farming businesses with that in mind. We need to understand our own position in the world economy. Farmers are being affected by the global economy right now, with the European debt crisis impacting the commodity markets. STRATFOR has a global network of intelligence, and the speaker I heard last year was just amazing.” Anderson said.

Rooms can be reserved at the Embassy Suites, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, Colo., 80538 by Colorado Ag Classic attendees at a special rate of $109/single/double per night plus tax, until November 30. Space is limited, so reserve your room now by calling 1-800-EMBASSY or go to www.embassysuitesloveland.com. You must mention Colorado Ag Classic to receive the discounted room rate.