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Annual Conference will convene in Kansas City, MO April 18-April 20, 2023. Climate Smart Animal Agriculture If there was an agricultural mantra in 2022, one could argue it was Climate Smart. Individuals and organizations are keenly focused on expanding upon environmental stewardship gains achieved over the past 50+ years. These gains were achieved, while ensuring social responsibility and economic viability – the true mark of a sustainable system. Now, with never-before-seen funding flowing into the food and agriculture system it’s time to define Climate Smart. And, specifically, what does Climate Smart Animal Agriculture look like? For more than 100 years, the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has convened to explore our sector’s most pressing questions and issues. The 2023 NIAA Annual Conference continues this practice as, together, we explore, discuss, learn, and develop knowledge that fosters interdisciplinary cooperation. You won’t want to miss your opportunity to engage in this conversation! 

Conference Planning Team: • Jared Wareham, ABS Global • Dr. Kaitlyn Briggs, Dairy Management, Inc. • Dr. Len Bull, NC State Univ. (retired) • Linda Mills, TraceIDeas • Dr. Roger Saltman, RLS Management Solutions • Ryan Goodman, Certified Angus Beef Conference 

Objectives: 

1. Attendees’ exploration, discussion, and learning will be guided by NIAA’s Councils: 

a. Antibiotics Council b. Animal Health Emergency Management Council c. Animal Identification & Information Systems Council d. Global Animal Health Emerging Disease Council e. Sustainability Council 

2. Panelists and speakers will be invited to “weave” Council work into their remarks/thoughts. 

3. As directed by NIAA’s Guiding Principles, keynote presentations and facilitated conversations will “lean in” on the tough issues. 

4. Attendees won’t “feel” grey clouds – give them practical tools and knowledge to apply 

5. Attendees should have “eye-opening” experiences 6. Enhance comradery and networking of all proteins