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Overview of March Conference Call

  1. We have sent a letter to Michael Taylor from SARL thanking him for working with us since 2007.
  2. We have also begun an application to the FDA for small conference grant support.
  3. Invite Canadian Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay and US Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack
  4. Consumer Panel focusing on Millenials – why they voted how they did, what swayed them, what do they think of ag, what do they want to know, what will sway them?  Need group to work on questions.
  5. Sunday federal session should include - FDA, EPA, Dept of Labor
                Invite dept of labor and OSHA to talk about osha changes and farm exemptions for labor/interns
                Invite Dr. Ostroff, (Mike Taylor replacement at FDA) to talk about implementation of FSMA, antibiotics,
                Invite EPA to talk about inspecting tanks for anhydrous ammonia, water, air
  6. SITE VISIT OPTIONS: Will have to separate due to group size, Carolyn headed to Baton Rouge end of month to see site visit locations.
  7. Group asked Carolyn to look into affordable hotels in New Orleans and possible side visits there – WWII Museum…