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Posted: April 17, 2008
Can we be remembered as the Greenest Generation?
Alltech 2008 Symposium Invites Nutrition Industry Leaders to Rethink, Retool and Reshape the Nutrition Debate
Alltech, a global leader in nutrition, will once again be hosting the world’s leading nutrition conference when it holds its 24th International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky April 20-23, 2008, and at stake is nothing less than the future of the nutrition industry.
The Alltech Symposium will be inciting delegates – including experts from around the globe – to redefine the industry as a leader of the ‘Greenest Generation’ by rethinking technology and business practices. The Symposium will also urge delegates to find constructive ways in which we, the agriculture industry, can respond to the green revolution.
"We are in the grip of a new green revolution - this is a revolution driven in part by concerns over biofuel production and the spiralling cost of feed and food," said Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech. "The nutrition industry has a role to play. It is Alltech’s hope that, just as those who came of age in the 1940s are remembered as the ‘Greatest Generation,’ our industry’s deciders and influencers will make their mark in the wider world as members of the ‘Greenest Generation.’
"As always, Alltech’s Symposium is an exciting time to share knowledge and gain new insights into our industry. It’s an incredible opportunity too for individuals throughout agribusiness to come together and discuss pertinent issues such as traceability, supply variability and constraint, and using new technologies to reduce the impact of agriculture on the environment."
A Forum for Debate and Learning
Alltech’s 2008 Symposium boasts an exciting roster of speakers – ranging from nutrition industry visionaries to decision-makers in political and regulatory spheres. Expect to hear John Y. Brown, former governor of Kentucky and architect of the Kentucky Fried Chicken superbrand, and David Byrne, former European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, air their views on the only subject that matters to the nutrition industry today – the greener road ahead.
This year’s Symposium - recognized as one of the nutrition industry’s foremost open forums for debate and learning - will also focus on the success stories of companies using new nutritional knowledge and revolutionizing the way we raise animals and feed the world, naturally and cost-effectively. The event will examine how a lack of traceability not only undermines consumer confidence but presents the potential for the introduction of unacceptable ingredients into the food chain. It will show examples of progress – where agriculture is the custodian of the environment.
Other plenary sessions will include discussions on topics such as:
- A Legacy for the Future - The road to a green, knowledge-based economy
- The Impact of the Rural Community Biorefinery
- Nutrigenomics - Can it be used to guarantee total traceability and transparency in the food chain?
- The Future of Food - Where our industry is going
Alltech’s 2008 Symposium will also feature in-depth sessions detailing the latest research in the aquaculture, beef/dairy, equine, feed quality, pig and poultry industries. These sessions will feature leading experts examining issues such as nutrition and gene expression, organic versus natural, nutrition for gut health, and selenium nutrition and stress, among others - subjects identified by nutritionists, breeders and veterinarians alike in attendance at Alltech’s regular series of Industry Roundtables as critical to their business.
Alltech’s Medal of Excellence will once again be presented, and this year’s recipient is Dr. Ronan Power, for his work in advancing molecular biology for practical animal health applications.
Since inception in 1980, Alltech’s presence has grown with offices and distributors in 113 countries and over 1,800 employees around the globe. For more information on Alltech or the 2008 Symposium, log on to www.alltech.com.
Alltech is the proud sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010™ to be held September 25-October 10, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
Posted: November 21, 2007
Kentucky FFA State Convention To Be Held In Lexington In 2009-2011
The Kentucky Association FFA has announced that the organization will hold its State FFA Convention in Lexington, Kentucky in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Over 2,000 Kentucky FFA Members, Advisors, Sponsors, and Guests are expected to attend the Convention each year. The State Convention is the largest annual gathering of Kentucky FFA members from across the Commonwealth.
“I look forward to the opportunity to welcome the FFA to Lexington,” Mayor Jim Newberry said. “As a former FFA member, I know the important educational role the FFA plays in the lives of young people. Today, as mayor, I still use lessons I learned while participating in FFA, as both a chapter and regional president. Many Kentuckians view Lexington as their home away from home, and we will do everything possible to ensure that FFA members have a chance to share Lexington’s rich agricultural heritage while they are here.”
The Convention will be held at the Lexington Convention Center in downtown Lexington. Housing for attendees will be provided at the Hyatt and Radisson Hotels which are connected to the Lexington Center.
The decision to move the Convention to Lexington was made by a committee of teachers of agriculture, which was appointed by the Executive Committee of the Kentucky Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association. The committee determined that Lexington could best serve the needs of members and chapters during these years. According to committee member Bethany Garmon of Russell County High School, “The city of Lexington presented a great proposal for hosting our Convention. We are excited about the opportunities that this presents for our members.”
The State FFA Convention includes statewide competitions known as Career Development Events, a State and National Awards Program, leadership workshops, motivational speakers, an Agriculture Career Show, the election of State FFA Officers for the upcoming year, and delegate sessions where state business is conducted. Both the Kentucky FFA Alumni and the Kentucky FFA Foundation Board hold events in conjunction with the State FFA Convention.
The State FFA Convention has been held in Louisville most years since 1930 and at the Galt House Hotel in recent years. State FFA Executive Matt Chaliff thanked the Galt House and the city of Louisville for their longstanding support of Kentucky FFA, “Louisville has provided a wonderful home for our State Convention for many years. It has truly been a pleasure to work with the people of Louisville and especially the staff at the Galt House Hotel and Suites. We look forward to working with the Galt House during our 2008 Convention, which will be held there on June 12-14.”
Chaliff went on to say that work on the 2009 Convention will begin soon. “Changing locations will be a huge undertaking that will involve State Officers, staff, teachers, and supporters from across the state. We want to make sure that the schedule and format of our Convention take full advantage of the facilities and opportunities in Lexington.”
State FFA Secretary Celeste Laurent of Caldwell County participated in the Site Selection Process on behalf of FFA members. “Lexington will present some great opportunities for Kentucky FFA members and I think all of our members should be excited about this,” she said.
The Kentucky Association FFA is an organization for students enrolled in Agricultural Education Courses with nearly 15,000 members in 145 local chapters. The mission of Kentucky FFA is to “Make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.”
Posted: July 19, 2007
Lexington Convetion Center Wins National "Inner Circle" Award For Excellence
The Lexington Convention Center has been named a recipient of the “Inner Circle” Award for Excellence by The Meetings Group Publishing Company, it was announced today by the Lexington Center.
The Meetings Group cites excellence in the convention industry with its four prestigious awards programs. Each year, readers vote for the most outstanding hotels, resorts, and convention centers that have the best amenities for holding meetings and conventions.
This year, readers of Association Meetings selected the Lexington Convention Center as one of a total of 15 convention centers nationwide that exemplify the highest levels of quality and service, unsurpassed in the meetings and hospitality industry.
Meetings Group award winners are selected by association meeting planners nationwide who cast their vote by writing in their property selections. There are no pre-established lists of properties to select from, ensuring that votes are not swayed.
According to Joe Fields, Director of Convention Management for the Lexington Convention Center, “We are quite honored to have been selected as one of 15 convention centers in the country to receive an award of excellence from the meeting planning industry. We are always striving for the highest level of service in our facility, and being selected as one of the best by this discriminating group of meeting planning professionals makes the award especially meaningful.”
Winners in all categories will be announced in the upcoming Association Meetings August issue. Winners of this category will be also published in the October and February issues of Association Meetings.
The Lexington Convention Center is a multi-functional facility, fully accessible to all users. For meeting planners and convention attendees, Lexington Convention Center offers 66,000 square feet of exhibition space and 40,000 square feet of meeting rooms and ballrooms, all adjacent to The Shops at Lexington Center and Rupp Arena. For more information, call (859) 233-4567 or visit www.lexingtoncenter.com.
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