Meetings

EconAlliance Ag Forum 2024

February 07, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Santa Maria Elks Lodge

As always, the 2024 Ag Forum will bring together policymakers, the media, influencers, non-ag industries, non-profit organizations, and other community stakeholders to celebrate our Northern Santa Barbara County ag community and foster its ongoing vitality.

• Update/Status: Santa Barbara County Agriculture – Jose Chang, Agricultural Commissioner
• Panel Topic: Automation & Robotics: Outlook and Impacts – Moderator: Phil Adam, COO, Innovative Produce
• Ag Internship Highlights – Adam Stager, CEO, TRIC Robotics; Phil Adam, COO, Innovative Produce
• Recognition: 60-Year Non-Grower-Owned Vendor/Suppliers – Appreciation Presentation
• Panel Topic: Today’s Ag: Challenges & Opportunities – Moderator: Claire Wineman, CEO, Grower/Shipper Assn. of Santa Barbara/ San Luis Obispo Counties.