Agenda

Thursday, April 4th, 2019

12:00 - 4:30 pm Early Bird Tours - SEE BELOW FOR TOUR OPTIONS!
1:00-3:30 pm

Check-in at MSU Agronomy Farm Small Conference Room, 4450 Beaumont Rd, Lansing, MI 48910

Dress Attire: Casual, college t-shirt recommended

5:00 pm

Dinner at Spartan Stadium - Huntington’s Club

Welcome - Dr.Kells, PSM Department Chair and Madeline Henrickson

 5:15 pm  Keynote Speaker - Adam Ingrao: Heroes to Hives
 5:45 pm  Dinner
 6:00 pm  Announcements - Madeline Henrickson
 7:00 pm  Social: Trivia/Quiz Bowl at Huntington’s Club

Friday, April 5th, 2019

6:30 am -

5:00 pm        

Tours - departure times vary based on tour

Breakfast Provided

Dress Attire Casual: Program t-shirt, pants, & close toed shoes recommended

5:00 pm + Club Pair Up Dinner: Opportunity to explore Lansing restaurants with other clubs, there will be no formal meal
8:00pm - 10:00pm  Night Social: Cosmic Bowling at the MSU Union

Saturday, April 6th, 2019

9:00 - 11:00 am 2nd Annual Crops Judging Challenge - Sponsored by Wilbur-Ellis
9:00 am President Meeting
10:00 am National Officer Meeting
11:00 am Large Sessions
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00- 4:30 pm Breakout Sessions
4:30 - 7:00 pm Break - students can return to hotels
7:00 pm Dinner at the Kellogg Center
7:15 pm Keynote Speaker
8:30 pm Saturday night social

 

Early Bird Tours:

MSU Bug House: Free open house with optional guides.  288 Farm Lane Room 147, East Lansing, MI 48824

MSU Dairy Teaching & Research Center:  There are informational signs and trails marked for self-guided tours.  4075 N College Road Lansing, MI 48910

MSU Beef Cow-Calf Teaching & Research Center:  Self guided tours.  5226 Bennett Rd. Lansing, MI  48910

MSU Sheep Teaching & Research Center:  Self guided tours.  3885 Hagadorn Road Okemos, MI 48864

MSU Dairy Store:  474 South Shaw Lane East Lansing, MI 48824