2023 SASDA Annual
Conference Agendas
Preconference Agenda
Gulf Shores, AL | The Lodge at Gulf State Park
ALL Preconference meals will be on your own expense.
Download printable conference agenda here.
Thursday June 1, 2023
Room block available for check-in.​
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Friday June 2, 2023​
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Educational Meetings
Oyster Aquaculture Program in Alabama
The Resiliency of the Lodge at Gulf State Park
Alabama's Artificial Reef Program
Birds of Prey
6:00 PM Dinner at The Perch (located on site)
Lunch and dinner on own expense. Afternoon free to enjoy Alabama's Beaches or golfing.
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Saturday June 3, 2023​
8:00 AM Transportation leaves for Montgomery
11:30 AM Arrive in Montgomery
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BOOK PRE-CONFERENCE ROOMS HERE
Our hotel block is full, if you have any questions or still need a hotel room for the conference please reach out to Susan Carothers at susanscarothers@gmail.com or 205-908-3190.
Conference Agenda
Montgomery, AL | Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa
Download printable conference agenda here.
All times are in Central Time Zone
Meetings are in Alabama B Room
Meals are in Alabama A Room
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Saturday June 3, 2023
10:00 AM Early Check-In Available Upon Request to Hotel
12:00 PM Leaving for Afternoon Tours
Must have registered for tour prior to arrival.
A boxed lunch will be provided with tours.
7:00 PM Southern Buffett Dinner - 129 Coosa Street Montgomery, AL
Live Music by Charity Bowden
The hospitality room 1027 will be open upon returning to hotel.
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Sunday June 4, 2023
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast with speaker
Speaker - Rev. John Ed Mathison
All breakfasts will featured Sweet Grown Alabama Product.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Business Meetings
SASDA, NASDA and SUSTA - in this order
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Break
10:20 AM - 12:10 PM Speakers
NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer
U.S. Congressman Barry Moore
U.S. Congressman Dale Strong
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch
Speaker - Huntsville Mayor Battle
1:45 PM Depart for Selma, AL
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Historic Tours in Selma
5:30 PM Reception & Dinner in Lowndesboro, AL​
Entertainment Speaker - Eddie Salter, "The Turkey Man"
Dinner - Southern Local Catfish
Live Music by Tony Graydon
Lowndesboro First Baptist Church Choir
7:45 PM Depart for Montgomery, AL
The hospitality room 1027 will be open upon returning to hotel.
Monday June 5, 2023
7:00 - 7:45 AM Breakfast with speaker
EPA Deputy Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle
All breakfasts will featured Sweet Grown Alabama Product.
8:00 - 10:15 AM Speakers
U.S. Senator Katie Britt
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio Executive Director Debbie Wilson
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Break
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Speakers
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Executive Vice President Gwen Venable
Alabama Department of Commerce Assistant Director of Business Development Bob Smith
11:00 AM Depart for Auburn, AL
12:00 PM Welcome Luncheon
12:30 PM Raptor Center Presentation/Locker Room/Pat Dye Field Tour
1:50 PM Equestrian Center Tour
2:50 PM Campus Tour
3:30 PM Neville Arena Tour
4:10 PM Woltosz Football Performance Center Tour
5:00 PM Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center Tour
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cocktails/Dinner at Auburn University’s President’s Home
Speaker - Auburn University President Dr. Roberts
The hospitality room 1027 will be open upon returning to hotel.
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Tuesday June 6, 2023
7:00 AM - 8:45 AM Breakfast
All breakfasts will featured Sweet Grown Alabama Product.
8:45 - 10:05 AM Speakers
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall
Alabama Port Authority CEO John Driscoll
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Spouses Tour to Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Meet in lobby for transportation to tour at 10 AM
10:05 -10:20 AM Break
10:20 - 10:35 AM Speaker
USDA Deputy Director Megan Haidet
10:35 - 11:00 AM SASDA President Ceremony
11:00 - 11:45 AM Speakers
Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch
Speaker - Alabama Lead Singer & Owner of Tennessee River Music Farm Randy Owen
1:15 PM Depart for Afternoon Tours
1:15 - 3:30 PM Downtown Montgomery Historical Tours
5:00 PM Depart for Montgomery Country Club
5:30 - 9:00 PM Final Celebration
Reception and Dinner
Entertainment Speaker- Buckmaster’s CEO Jackie Bushman
Live Band- The Park Band
The hospitality room 1027 will be open upon returning to hotel.
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Wednesday June 7, 2023
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast
All breakfasts will featured Sweet Grown Alabama Product.
10:00 AM Check Out - Conclusion of Conference
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BOOK SASDA CONFERENCE ROOMS HERE
Our hotel block is full, if you have any questions or still need a hotel room for the conference please reach out to Susan Carothers at susanscarothers@gmail.com or 205-908-3190.
SASDA Speakers
SASDA 2023 will welcome a variety of educational and engaging speakers. We look forward to hearing what each speaker has to offer to our members. Special thank you to all who arranged their schedules to speak to our group! To view speaker biographies, select their underlined name.
Saturday, June 3
Entertainment
Charity Bowden
Charity is an old soul from the small community of Hope Hull, Alabama. She has performed as a solo artist for numerous years, making an appearance on the hit show, The Voice. Charity has recently joined the all female harmony group, Sweet Tea Trio, who have opened up for legendary acts of all genres including Bon Jovi and Alabama.
Sunday, June 4
Mayor of Huntsville, Alabama
President of American Farm Bureau Federation
Entertainment
Eddie Salter, "The Turkey Man"
Eddie Salter began hunting at the age of eight years old near his home in Evergreen, Alabama. After learning turkey-hunting techniques from his father and grandfather, Salter called-in and harvested his first gobbler at the age of 10. Salter began participating in competitive turkey calling and amassed an impressive list of titles, including seven Southeastern Open Turkey Calling Championships, six Alabama State Championships and two World Open Championships. Named one of the top-10 sportsmen in the U.S. in 1986 and 1989 and with almost four decades of turkey-hunting experience, Salter is recognized as one of the country’s leading authorities on turkey hunting.
Monday, June 5
U.S. Senator
Region 4 Deputy Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
President of Auburn University
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Executive Director of Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Tuesday, June 6
Governor of Alabama
CEO of Alabama Port Authority
Jackie Bushman
CEO of Buckmaster's
Randy Owen
Lead Singer of Alabama & Owner of Tennessee River Music Farm
Deputy Director of USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Grants Division
Entertainment
The Park Band
The Park Band is a high energy party band based out of Troy, Alabama. The band has been playing weddings, balls, holiday parties, fundraisers and other events across the southeast since 2008. The band plays 80s, 90s, Rock/Classic Rock, Country, Top 40/Hip Hop, Motown and a variety of songs.