10.23 Welcome Reception

10.24 Dr. Dave Kohl – Economic Megatrends for 2024+

Todd Van Hoose, Farm Credit Council – national political implications for the Farm Bill and other ag

issues

PJ Haynie, row crop farmer and Chair, National Black Farmers’ Alliance

Tour of the Virginia Governor’s Mansion (First Lady Youngkin will join us at some point today)

Visit with Ag and Forestry VIPs (Governor’s cabinet and agencies, special dignitary)

Sommelier-led wine education session

Dinner; The Honorable Matt Lohr (Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, former Director,

NRCS)

10.25 Boat tour of the VA port system; lessons in international trade

Jamestown Colony tour; historical leadership lessons

Industry dinner at State Fairgrounds with sponsors

10.26 IAPAL professional development/work session

IAPAL website roll-out

IAPAL business meeting

IAPAL awards luncheon (should adjourn around 2:00 pm)