Western States Field Staff Conference
Come collaborate and learn from other Western states field staff in beautiful Midway, Utah.
May 19 - 22, 2025
Utah Farm Bureau is excited to host this year's Western States Field Staff Conference. This is a great opportunity to network and learn from other field staff members from the western states. We will take a dive deep into what makes a successful field staff member and discuss how we can best serve our counties. We will also spend a some time in the beautiful mountains for some fun group activities.
Conference registration includes your hotel room and all meals except for dinners on Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
Agenda
Monday, May 19
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Event Start
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Dinner & Reception
Tuesday, May 20
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Breakfast Buffet
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
Welcome & Introduction
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Session 1 Member Volunteer Conversion- Elisa Pratt
How to identify and engage the right people already at your table
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Break
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 2 - Bridging Generational Divides- Elisa Pratt
Connecting experienced members with new energy and perspectives
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 3 Work Smarter, Not Harder -Elisa Pratt
Strategies for multi-hat wearing staff to maximize volunteer
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch on Site
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Farm Credit Loan Programs for Young & Beginning Producers
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Off Site Group Activity
Artisian Cheese Tasting - Heber Valley Cheese, Midway, Ut.
Redline Racing- Orem, Ut.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dinner (on your own)
Wednesday, May 21
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast Buffet
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Building Trust in Counties- Susan Furner
The ability to create, restore, and extend trust is a critical skill needed in the world today. The good news is that it's a learnable skill!
9:20 AM - 10:50 AM
9:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Extraordinary Productivity- Austin Large
In today’s world, it’s both easier and harder than ever to achieve extraordinary productivity. This session will help you to tame the chaos of modern life and learn to manage constant information overload and focus on what truly matters at work and home.
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Break Out Round 1
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Breakout Round 2
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Round Table Discussion
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Concluding Speaker- Zak Miller
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Evening on your own
Thursday, May 22
6:00 AM
6:00 AM
Event End
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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