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Tides of Change
in Rural America
February 23, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
DoubleTree Park Place
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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presented by in conjuction with
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Who Should Attend?
Senior staff and directors from electric, farm supply, grain, dairy, and fuel cooperatives in
Minnesota and Wisconsin and other interested professionals within the cooperative community,
including lenders and attorneys.
Session Overview
Cooperative Network is hosting this program in conjunction with the 2012 Twin-Cities based
CoBank Customer Meeting. This program will focus on key dynamics that are certain to affect
cooperative business activities and also lead to business development opportunities in areas
principally served by cooperatives. Participants will hear the Federal Reserve's latest perspective
on our economy and also learn about key energy exploration and infrastructure projects that
have and could further reshape regional energy markets. Additionally, a key player in Washington
is expected to address federal agricultural and rural economic policies currently being debated in
our nation's capital, including the U.S. Farm Bill and economic development initiatives. There will
also be a presentation that explores the relevance of the latest census demographics and their
potential implications for cooperatives.
The Speakers
The "Tides of Change in Rural America Program" includes a lineup of recognized subjectmatter
experts and experienced political leaders. During this program you will hear from a
state demographer who analyzes the trends in populations, an economist from the Minneapolis
Federal Reserve, and national experts who will discuss major petroleum technologies. An
influential cooperative farm organization will discuss today's key agricultural and energy
issues.
These speakers represent a diverse group of experts with local and national expertise. They will
present their perspectives on the issues affecting the stability of our rural economies down to
the local cooperative level.
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9:30 a.m. |
Registration
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10:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions
• Matt Hughes, Cooperative Network, Managing Director, Minnesota Division
• Jim Roberge, CoBank, Region Manager
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10:15 a.m. |
The Changing Face of Our Rural Population
An analysis regarding the recent census and the effect on cooperative businesses
and their interests.
• Tom Gillaspay, Minnesota State Demographer
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11:15 a.m. |
Our Region's Economy: the Federal Reserve's Perspective
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve will share their perspective on the economy with an
emphasis on the Upper Midwest.
• Joseph D. Mahon, Economist and Analyst, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
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12:15 p.m. |
Lunch
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1:15 p.m. |
Changing Technologies and Their Impact on Energy Markets
Experts in the field will discuss new technologies and developments related to hydraulic
fracturing ("fracking") and the Keystone XL Pipeline, which are slated to provide an abundance
of natural gas and fossil fuel for the United States.
• Rolf Hanson, Senior Director, Government Relations, American Petroleum Institute
• Dan Gunderson, Director of Mobilization, American Petroleum Institute
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2:45 p.m. |
Break
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3:00 p.m. |
Leadership from Washington: Viewpoints on Key Policies
Stacey Saterlee, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC)
As a representative of the nation's leading agricultural cooperative influence, Saterlee will discuss
the upcoming U.S. Farm Bill and give "inside the Beltway" insights on the current climate in
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4:15 p.m
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Adjourn
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5:00 p.m. |
CoBank Customer Meeting Registration and Welcome Reception
Please visit www.CoBank.com/meetingsfor registration |
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Directions to the DoubleTree Minneapolis - Park Place
1500 Park Place Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 54416
1-952-542-8600
From Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport:
Depart Airport to west I-494, exit north on Highway 100, exit west on I-394, take first exit at Park
Place Boulevard and go to stoplight. Turn left at stoplight and take overpass to hotel on right.
From I-35W Southbound/Northbound:
xit I-94 west, then exit on I-394 west, take the Highway 100 south/Park Place Boulevard exit. Exit at
Park Place Boulevard, turn left at stoplight and take overpass to hotel on right.
From I-94 Eastbound (from St. Cloud):
Take I-494 south, exit I-394 east, exit at Park Place Boulevard, turn right at stoplight, to hotel on right.
From I-94 Westbound (From St. Paul):
Exit I-394 west, take the Highway 100 south/Park Place Boulevard Exit, exit at Park Place Boulevard,
turn left at stoplight and take overpass to hotel on right.
From I-694 Eastbound/Westbound:
Take Highway 100 south, exit west on I-394, take first exit Park Place Boulevard, turn left at stoplight,
overpass to hotel on right.
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