Ag processors from all across the country gather for the Ag Open and tour the Mon-Dak region. The event allows visitors to meet with the banks, area producers, state and local officials, researchers and processors. The concurrent tours travel in all directions from Williston and provide guests the chance to investigate the many opportunities that exist in the region.

Mon-Dak Ag Open Agenda - Tuesday, August 3,

9:00-6:00 p.m.    Registration: Airport International Inn – Williston
10:00-12:00 p.m.  Integrating a Diversified Economy Workshop:
   Water:  Bob Shaver:  ND State Water Commission - Bismarck, ND
   Transportation:  Jack Olson:  ND Dept. of Transportation - Bismarck, ND
   Electricity:  Dale Haugen:  Mountrail - Williams REC - Williston, ND
   Energy:  Lynn Helms:  ND Oil & Gas Commission - Bismarck, ND
12:00-1:00 p.m.   Lunch: Airport International Inn                                   
   Keynote Speaker:  TBA
 1:00-2:00 p.m.    Transportation Workshop:
    "Rail Developments in the Mon-Dak Region": BNSF Railway
2:00-2:45 p.m.    Ag Processing Workshop:
    Al Slater:  Busch Agricultural Resoucres, LLC - West Fargo, ND
2:45-3:00 p.m.            Break
3:00- 5:00 p.m.   Mon-Dak Potato Processing Workshop:
    Chuck Stadick: Spud Viking Potato Consulting - Caldwell, ID
    Vince Restucci: J.R. Simplot Company - Boise, ID
6:00-10:00 p.m.   “Get Acquainted” Mixer - Airport International Inn

 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 – Ag Field Tour Day!!
6:30-9:00 a.m.    Registration: Airport International Inn - Williston
7:00-8:15 a.m.    “Kick-Off Breakfast” - Airport International Inn
7:30-8:15 a.m.    Keynote Speakers:
     Ron de Yong: Montana Department of Agriculture
     Doug Goehring: North Dakota Department of Agriculture
 8:30-5:30 p.m.    Ag Tours – Choose One of Four Options:
     Pulse and Energy Tour
     Animal, Irrigation, Processing and Transportation Tour
     Irrigated Crops and Energy Tour
     Potato Tour
5:30 p.m.    Buses arrive at the Airport International Inn
6:00 p.m.    Buses depart for the Upper Missouri Valley Fair Grounds
6:00-7:30 p.m.   Social Hour - "My Tour Was Better Than Your Tour"
7:00 p.m.    Fishermen/Fishing Hosts Meeting at Fair Grounds
7:30 p.m.    Steak Fry

To register for the event, please visit www.ag-open.com.