Challenging times are ahead. How can we be prepared for fulfilling the responsibilites of our profession?

The Annual CASAP Statewide Conference is designed to enhance the skills, knowledge and professionalism of all California Agricultural Biologists, Weights & Measures Inspectors, Deputies, Assistants, Commissioners and Sealers and other Industry and Agency professionals. This Conference will be a great opportunity to meet and talk to other county employees, industry, and guest speakers. We encourage you to bring your family and enjoy the beautiful coastal community of San Luis Obispo.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM in PDF

CONFERENCE AGENDA in PDF

Confirmed speakers:

• Mark Rentz (DPR - Deputy Director of Policy Coordination) "Future DPR Policies"
• Ed Williams (CDFA/DMS-Director) "DMS Updates"
• John Donehue (DPR-Retired) "Why the Deputy/Commissioner/Sealer oral exams were changed"
• Danny Merkely (SFBF-Water Advocate/Lobbist) "Future of water resources"
• Bob Liley (SLO -CAC) "Land Use"
• Harry Krug (Colusa-CAC) "Issues pertaining to becoming an agricultural commissioner/sealer"
• Scott Paulson (Alameda-Asst. Sealer) "Operational plans/ utilizing your resources"
• Tim Niswander (Kings Co. - CAC) "Leadership"
• Ted Batkin (Citrus Research Board - President) "Future of Citrus"

When:

• January 17, 2009 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (approximately)
• January 18, 2009 8:30 am to 12:00 pm (approximately)

Registration will begin at 8:00 am Saturday & Sunday

Where:

• Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo
• 333 Madonna Road
• San Luis Obispo California 93405
• 1-805-549-0800

Reserve your room now!

Check out the previous 2008 Annual Conference here. Includes pictures, copies of handouts and PowerPoint presentations.

View pictures from the 2007 Annual Conference here.

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