Food & Fuel Forum Event Hosts:
· Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City: the Council is an alliance of individuals, businesses, and organizations associated with the extensive agricultural industry of the Kansas City region. Its mission is to advocate growth and awareness of the food, fiber, agri-science, and related industries in the Kansas City region.
· Agri-Business Council of Wichita: the Council supports the agriculture and business community in the Wichita metro area by: staying current on emerging issues and opportunities; educating the public; facilitating networking opportunities; and learning about promoting regional economic development.
· St. Joseph Agribusiness Committee: the Chamber’s Agribusiness Committee works to promote agribusiness in the area, monitor relevant legislation and regulation, exchange ideas and information to foster agribusiness development and growth, and provide leadership for agribusiness educational programs.
· St. Louis AgriBusiness Club: Founded in 1981, the Council provides a forum for interaction and discussion of important agricultural issues and has been the impetus behind attracting agricultural companies and associations to the St. Louis area. Situated in the heart of American agriculture, the Club today with 260 members provides educational, networking, and professional development opportunities for members and promotes a positive image for this key industry.
· Sosland Publishing Company: Based in Kansas City, MO., Sosland Publishing Company is the leading information provider for the food industries, with a portfolio that includes online communities, print magazines, newsletters, directories, reference books and industry conferences.
· Vance Publishing Corporation: In business since 1937, Vance Publishing Corporation is a print, online, and web-based publishing firm with a perspective that is truly “Food 360° .” The organization’s food and ag division, Food 360°, is based in Kansas City. Its operations are focused on empowering all members of the food chain to respond more effectively to consumer demands by enabling them to see obstacles that encumber their product on its path to the consumer (full-chain view) and equipping them with the tools to overcome those obstacles (full-circle communications).ns)