Ag Metrics Workshop
Please Note: The Ag Metrics workshop is now full, and registration is closed. To be added to the wait list or change your RSVP to No, please reach out to Jessica Leonard.
We are excited to announce the return of our popular Ag Metrics workshop at this year’s TSC Summit!
The Ag Metrics Workshop is an optional (free) pre-workshop to Summit itself and will be capped at 60 attendees. We will focus on agricultural data and metrics with panels, breakout sessions, and updates from the industry from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at Compton Garden & Arboretum in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas (walking distance from Crystal Bridges and the Bentonville square).
Ag Metrics Workshop Agenda
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Optional Ag Metrics Workshop 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM (Limited to 60 participants)
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Welcome
Ag Metrics Workshop Introduction
1:30 PM to 2:15 PM
Sustainable Ag Metrics: From Farmers to CPGs and Retailers
Agriculture supply chain partners are facing increasing regulatory, consumer and investor demand for agriculture metrics and data. This panel will explore the mechanisms, motivations, barriers, and opportunities for sharing sustainability data of interest in agri-food supply chains.
Moderator:
Teresa Garcia-Moore, The Sutainability Consortium
Speakers:
Michelle Zackin, Walmart
Rebecca Bartels, Farm Journal’s Trust in Food
Ryan Vroegindewey, Campbell Soup Company
Jamie Glydon, Ocean Spray
2:15 PM to 2:30 PM
Q&A
2:30 PM to 2:45 PM
Networking Break
2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Breakout Topic 1: Regenerative Agriculture
Metrics are emerging to monitor progress on regenerative agriculture commitments. What are these metrics and how are companies planning to use them?
Speakers:
Greg Bohrer, Walmart
Wayne Honeycutt, Soil Health Institute (SHI)
2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Breakout Topic 2: GHG Emissions
How are companies adjusting to the GHG Protocol-Land Use Sector guidelines? What is still needed to drive harmonized data collection and consistency?
Speakers:
Ben West, Farmers for Soil Health (FSH)
Joshua VanDeWalle, Bayer
2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Breakout Topic 3: Nature
The Science Based Targets Network and Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have released guidance on nature metrics. Can we translate existing farm data to meet these needs or are we asking more from growers?
Speakers:
Challey Comer, The Nature Conservancy
Ariel Larson, IPM Institute
3:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Networking Break
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Presentation of Key Findings and Discussion
4:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Wrap Up + Dismissal
Address
Compton Gardens and Arboretum
312 N Main St,
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 845-7770
Travel
XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport is the closest airport to Bentonville and is approximately 18 minutes (11 mi) from the DoubleTree Suites and 28 minutes (14 mi) from Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
While You’re Here
Whether you are into mountain biking or independent bookstores, Bentonville has lots to offer. Check out Visit Bentonville for a list of Things to Do or ask a local TSC staff member!
Speaking Opportunities
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General Inquiries
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