This dynamic conference featured keynote speakers former Senator Heidi Heitkamp and USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson, in addition to interactive panel discussions on the following topics, including:
- Managing the Supply Chain
- Directors & Officers and Employment Practices Liability: Implications and Complications of the Pandemic
- The Future of Food
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The Agriculture and Food Economy: Views from USDA’s Chief Economist
Dr. Robert Johansson, Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will kick off the 3rd Annual Food Summit. Dr. Johansson will provide an overview of key issues in the farm economy, with emphasis on those he manages in USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist. Dr. Johansson has been the Chief Economist at USDA since 2015. He received his doctorate in agricultural and applied economics from the University of Minnesota.
Presenter:
Dr. Robert Johansson, Chief Economist, U.S. Department of Agriculture
**NOTE: Watching this recording does not allow the user to obtain CLE, CPD, CPE or HR credits.
Managing the Supply Chain
This panel of speakers will discuss current and pressing supply chain issues and how supply chain agreements are changing to meet the pandemic and new models of business. Our panel will discuss real and practical supply chain challenges and solutions. We will also review strategies for confronting broken supply chain issues in and out of court.
Presenters:
Nelson Dong, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney
Monica Johnson, General Counsel, DARIGOLD
Shevon D.B. Rockett, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney
Mark Kaster, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney (Moderator)
**NOTE: Watching this recording does not allow the user to obtain CLE, CPD, CPE or HR credits.
Directors & Officers & Employment Practices Liability: Implications & Complications of the Pandemic
These experienced insurance industry experts will discuss the types of D&O and EPL claims being seen in the United States arising in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic; insurers’ stated concerns about these type of claims and the economic realities of the pandemic; and the broader implications in the insurance market, including premium, retention/deductible, and coverage considerations, due to the rise of such issue-based claims.
Presenters:
Michelle Sartain, Management Liability Practice Leader, Marsh
Kelly Thoerig, Employment Practices Liability Coverage Leader, Marsh
Katie Pfeifer, Of Counsel, Dorsey & Whitney (Moderator)
**NOTE: Watching this recording does not allow the user to obtain CLE, CPD, CPE or HR credits.
The Future of Food
The food industry is among the most dynamic industries on the planet. Changes in consumer behavior, product innovation, scientific developments, and new distribution channels are accelerating change in the sector. This panel will explore new developments and take a look at the industry’s future.
Presenters:
Dan Altschuler Malek, Managing Partner, Unovis Partners & New Crop Capital
Alexandria Coari, Capital and Innovation Director, ReFED
Chip Magid, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney, Moderator
**NOTE: Watching this recording does not allow the user to obtain CLE, CPD, CPE or HR credits.
The Pandemic’s Impact on Rural America and the Farm Economy
Senator Heitkamp will discuss the unique challenges facing rural America and the farm economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how these issues affect the food and agricultural industries at large. Drawing upon her experience as a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Heitkamp will also provide her thoughts on the path forward to address these challenges.
Presenter:
Former Senator Heidi Heitkamp
**NOTE: Watching this recording does not allow the user to obtain CLE, CPD, CPE or HR credits.