Source: NC AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL, 1/31/17

The 2017 AgLeadership & Grower Summit hosted by the NC Agriubsiness Council will be today at Holshouser Building on the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh during the Southern Farm Show ....there is no cost to attend.

2017 AgLeadership & Grower Summit - (Noon - 3:30)
Holshouser Building/Southern Farm Show - Wednesday, Feb 1 
Luncheon with Governor Roy Cooper (confirmed)

Employment Law
Addressing critical employment law issues including joint employer liability, the differences between independent contractors and employees and how the U.S. Department of Labor is enforcing this regulation and the latest news on the exemption change under the Fair Labor Standards Act regarding overtime.

Worker Protection Standard
A multitude of changes to the Worker Protection Standard regulation are on the horizon, but with the new presidency, how the standard will be enforced remains a question since beaucrats in DC remain in place. Common pitfalls & mistakes currently made by growers, as well as resources available to assist the agricultural industry come into compliance will be discussed.

Estate and Family Planning for Business
As tax laws change with the new administration is your business prepared to shift to the next generation of your family - while ensuring a contininuity for business operations? Whether production agriculture or agibusiness processing - it is essential to plan ahead for smooth transitions to better protect your family business.

Again, please RSVP regarding attending. There is no cost for the event. rsvp@ncagribusiness.com
Erica 
Erica Peterson, NC Agribusiness Council