NDSU Agribusiness & Applied Economics Alumni & Supporter Luncheon

Join us for our annual Department of Agribusiness & Applied Economics Alumni & Supporter Luncheon. We'll enjoy lunch and conversation, an update from the AAE Advisory Board, a panel discussion with AAE faculty and a raffle to support the department. All proceeds will support the AAE Department including student scholarships and activities which enhance the research, teaching and extension missions that comprise the heart of our mission. 

Registration: Opens at 11:00am
Program/Lunch: Starts at 11:30am

Tickets: $50/person ($20 for faculty/staff – need Employee ID)

Panel: North Dakota Agriculture: Navigating Market, Policy, and Global Forces.

Dr. Bill Wilson, CHS Chair in Risk Management and Trading; University Distinguished Professor will explore the top geopolitical pressures shaping agricultural prices and trade in North Dakota. 

Dr. Sandro Steinbach, Associate Professor/Director for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies will delve into agricultural and trade policy issues affecting the region. 
 

Dr. Frayne Olson, Professor/Crops Economist will provide both a short and long-term price outlook for grains and oilseeds. The presentations will be followed by a discussion session moderated by Bridgette Readel, AgMafia & Lilac Lane Media.

Raffle: Yeti Cooler Raffle. $10 tickets for a chance to win a $400 Yeti Cooler. All proceeds will support the AAE Department.

Meal: Dakota Buffet with pulled BBQ beef and pulled BBQ pork; fresh cut fruit plus another side; kettle chips; petite fresh fruit tarts and petite vanilla custard cream puff.

Attire: Business casual