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AgManager.info: 2007 Risk and Profit Conference
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2007 Risk and Profit Conference
August 16-17, 2007
K-State Alumni Center
Manhattan, Kansas
 

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Elwynn Taylor
 

Iowa State University professor of Ag Meteorology, Elwynn Taylor, has a  vision of mega-trends in technology, climate and society that opens the horizons of our enigmatic world. His extensive knowledge and understanding of the world around us enlightens and entertains professional and general audiences.  His insightful presentations are immediately useful in the management of business and life.  Few can explain the complexities of our world in a manner as clear, concise, and pleasant, as does Dr. Taylor.

Dr. Taylor received his doctorate in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis. Scholars internationally recognize his expertise in the interactions of the biological and the physical environment.  Widely requested for banquet, convention and technical keynote presentations, audiences value his affable and informative delivery.  He is recipient of the “Distance Learning Innovator’s Award,” the “Excellence in Extension Education,” and the national “Excellence in Economic Education” awards. He received the Iowa Regent’s “Professional Achievement” award.  In 2003 he received the “Distinguished Service to Agriculture” award presented by the Iowa Farm Bureau.

 

Sarah Fogleman

Sarah Fogleman is an Extension Agricultural Economist at Kansas State University. Sarah is nationally known for her expertise in human resources management on farms and ranches. She received her BS from Oklahoma State University and her MS from Cornell University. Well-known as a captivating speaker, Fogleman organizes and is a principal speaker at K-State’s annual Human Resources in Agriculture conference, which attracts participants from across the nation.  

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Sarah Fogleman