Due to lockdown restrictions as a result of COVID-19, we will, unfortunately, be unable to host an in-person annual meeting for 2020. In lieu of the in-person meeting, we are instead organizing a series of virtual events that will strive to reproduce some of the best aspects of the annual meeting. These events will take place on Zoom, which allows us to communicate both visually and audibly with as many of you that want to and can join us.

The events will be broken up over three days and each one will be approximately 2 hours in length. The schedule is included in this package. We would encourage you to join as many of the events as you’re able, as important and useful information will be shared at each one. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact Russ, Zach Smith, Jim, Rick or Carla.

Who Can Attend?

Two of the three days are open for customers to attend. It is your responsibility to invite them. We are excited about the prospect of allowing more and more people to attend our Growers Conference.

How do I Join?

You will receive more detailed registration info as we get closer to the event. There will be two ways to call in: Dial-in by phone or through Zoom. If you choose to Dial-in, it will be very similar to the conference calls in the past. If you call in through Zoom, this can be done with a smartphone, tablet, or computer. You will need an internet connection, whether that is ethernet, wifi, or mobile data. Using Zoom, you will have the visual component of the presentations. While you can call in and listen with a landline or cell phone, we do recommend that you make the effort to participate via computer for the best overall experience, if at all possible.

Schedule

There are 3 events spread over 3 days, but each event will contain numerous different topics. They are broken down and given a brief description here. Each event will begin with an introduction from the President of Growers, Rick Bobel, and then a collection of District Managers will introduce themselves and give a brief talk of what they do. After that, each day will progress differently. See the attached schedule for a timing break down.

Meetings will open 30 minutes before starting and remain open 30 minutes afterward to allow for additional discussion amongst each other. Each day will also include a short break where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters and others. We will also be recording meetings to be viewed afterward.

Day 1: Tuesday, December 8th @12-2 pm ET

Day 2: Thursday, December 10th @7-9pm ET**

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86885535988?pwd=ZkZGNDV1OTVYYmhBUTBSTXRJTWJvZz09

Day 3: Thursday, December 17th @12-2 pm ET**

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83155308864?pwd=Rjk5RlhEMEdvalNPMEtxRFFHaUlEUT09

** Days that are open to Customers and Growers Reps