2024 SASDA Conference Agenda

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Please contact info@2024SASDA.com if you need any assistance.

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Conference Speaker Biographies

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Saturday, June 15, 2024

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Optional activities include:

  • ​Golf*
    Situated on 2,900 acres, Kingsmill has two 18‐hole championship
    golf courses available throughout the year. Home to over 30 years
    of PGA and LPGA tournament play, including the Kingsmill Championship, Kingsmill’s courses boast challenging layouts designed by Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Tom Clark, and two‐time U.S. Open champion Curtis Strange.
    *Begins at 11 a.m.

  • Colonial Williamsburg
    Colonial Williamsburg is the world’s largest living history museum. The 301 acres feature iconic sites, working tradespeople, historic taverns, and two world-class art museums.

  • Clay Shooting
    Superb NSCA 5-Stand, and approximately 250 shots to challenge the shooter’s ability at
    sporting clay shooting. We have a wonderful full-service clubhouse and two courses to accommodate any class of shooter.

• 5 – 8 p.m.: Dinner on your own (Please review the Things To Do guide for local options)

 

Sunday, June 16, 2024

• 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Registration Desk open

• Noon – 5 p.m.: Optional activities include (see descriptions above) 
  Golf* | Colonial Williamsburg | Fishing*

  • Golf
    *Begins at 11 a.m.

  • Fishing
    The James and York Rivers provide great opportunities to catch striped bass and trophy-sized blue catfish. With an active bite year-round, there is always something to fish for. We provide the items you need for a worry-free fishing trip. Food, drink, sunglasses, and a camera are all you need.  Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather. If you forget the little things, we’ve got you covered. Sit back, relax, and catch some fish!
    *Half-day Fishing begins at 9 a.m.

• 6 – 8 p.m.: Social and dinner at Kingsmill (Under the Links Landing tent)
  Casual dress

• 8 p.m.: Hospitality Suite opens - The 402 House at Kingsmill        

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Monday, June 17, 2024

• 7 a.m. – Noon: Registration Desk open

• 7 – 9 a.m.: Breakfast - James River Grand Ballroom, Kingsmill
  7:15 – 8 a.m.: "The Pulse of the Agricultural Economy," presentation by Dr. David Kohl, President, AgriVisions, LLC

• 8 – 11 a.m.: Business Meetings - Burwell, Kingsmill

SASDA and SUSTA
Business casual dress and comfortable footwear suggested

• 11 a.m. – Noon: Buffet lunch - James River Grand Ballroom, Kingsmill

• Noon: Load buses and travel to Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises - Main Lobby

• 2 – 5 p.m.: Victory Rover tour of Port Facilities and Naval Base
  Two-and-a-half-hour water tour (snacks provided)​

• 5 – 6 p.m.: Nauticus
  Panel discussion moderated by Commissioner Joseph Guthrie - Brock Theater

  • Xochitl Torres Small – Deputy Secretary, USDA

  • Matthew Lohr - Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry

  • Zippy Duvall – President, American Farm Bureau

  • Dr. Jewel Bronaugh – CEO, 1890 Universities’ Foundation​

• 6 – 9 p.m.: Dinner at Nauticus - Norfolk in Time (3rd Floor)
   Featuring Virginia Gold Cup Wine Winners
  ​Tours of Nauticus Museum and Battleship Wisconsin
  Nauticus is a maritime discovery center located along the waterfront in downtown Norfolk, VA, offering unique experiential learning for all ages. Through interactive exhibits and STEM to STERN programming, Nauticus uses the museum, Battleship Wisconsin, sailing center, and Schooner Virginia to tell the story of the maritime environment, industry, and the military.
  Take a deeper look into the Battleship Wisconsin berthed at Nauticus. The Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy.

• 9 p.m.: Load buses and return to Kingsmill

• 10 p.m.: Hospitality Suite opens - The 402 House at Kingsmill

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

• 7- 8:30 a.m.: Information Desk open

• 7- 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast - James River Grand Ballroom, Kingsmill

• 8:30 a.m.: Load Buses and travel to AMADAS Industries - Main Lobby
  Casual or business casual with closed-toe shoes

• 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Tour AMADAS Industries and AMADAS Coach
  AMADAS Industries is the world's leading manufacturer of advanced harvest systems for peanuts. AMADAS Coach is the premier converter of Prevost bus chassis for luxury seated coaches, executive coaches, and marketing or specialty corporate coaches.

• 12:45 – 2 p.m.: Lunch and Nansemond Brewing tasting
  Lunch and Virginia craft beer tasting
  Nansemond Brewing Station is situated inside a nearly 4,700-square-foot historic building in Downtown Suffolk. The brewery features multiple unique brews, 12 on tap, and pays homage to local areas and folklore.   ​Amadas Industries is the world's leading manufacturer of advanced harvest systems for peanuts. Amadas Coach is the premier converter of Prevost bus chassis for luxury seated coaches, executive coaches, and marketing or specialty corporate coaches.

  • FOOD ALLERGY NOTICE: Please be advised that Nansemond Brewing has a local peanut beer.

• 2:15 p.m.: Load buses and travel to Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) and Amory Seafood Company 

• 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Tour Virginia Seafood AREC or Amory Seafood Company
  (Participants choose one)
  Virginia Seafood AREC - Providing education, scientific, and technical guidance, support, and leadership to the commercial seafood and aquaculture industries throughout Virginia and the United States.
  Amory Seafood Company  - Learn about Virginia’s commercial seafood industry and efforts to commercialize blue catfish.

• 5:45 p.m.: Load buses and return to Kingsmill

• 7:30 – 10 p.m.: President’s Dinner - James River Grand Ballroom, Kingsmill
  Evening business formal

  • 6:30 p.m. – Cocktail hour

  • 7:30 -8 p.m. – Acoustic band

  • 8 -9 p.m. – Seated dinner

  • 9 – 10 p.m. – Band and dancing

• 10 p.m.: Hospitality Suite opens - The 402 House at Kingsmill

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

• 7 – 8:30 a.m.: Information Desk Open

• 6:30 - 9 a.m.: Breakfast - James River Grand Ballroom, Kingsmill​​
  8 - 8:30 a.m.: Recognition of Juneteenth

  • Pastor, Dr. Ellis O. Henderson

  • Members of First Baptist Church Williamsburg, Liz Montgomery, Chairperson and Donald Hill, Treasurer

• 9:30 a.m.: Conference Concludes
   

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