Monday, December 11 • New York Produce Show
Cornell University
Future Leaders in Produce
8:00-8:45 am Welcome and Introductory Comments
James Prevor
Founder and Editor-in-Chief: Produce Business, PerishablePundit.com, New York Produce Show and Conference
8:45-9:45 am The U.S. Food System: The Central Role of Fresh Produce
Kristen Park
Extension Associate
9:45-10:00 am Break
10:00-11:00 pm The Global Reach of the U.S. Produce Industry
Miguel Gomez
Associate Professor
11:00-12:00 pm Key Consumer Trends and Issues for Food Retailers
Brad Rickard
Associate Professor
12:00-1:15 pm Lunch, Panel Discussion
Jim Prevor’s Produce-Industry-Professionals Panel
1:15 – 2:30 pm The Big Picture: Implications for Produce
Rod Hawkes
Senior Extension Associate
2:30 – 2:45 pm Break
2:45 – 4:00 pm Career Development: Key Success Factors
Bill Drake
Senior Extension Associate
4:00 – 4:30 pm Q&A and Suggestions for Further Professional Development
All
4:30 – 4:45 pm Closing Comments and Observations
James Prevor
Founder and Editor-in-Chief: Produce Business, PerishablePundit.com, New York Produce Show and Conference
