A PDF of the draft agenda-at-a-glance is available.

SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2024

 

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Desk Open

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Exhibit and Poster Set Up

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

New Member and First Timer Orientation

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

*Workshop 1: Boosting Soil Health through Climate-Smart Vegetable Production in Southern Piedmont

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

*Workshop #2: Designing Phosphorus Removal Structures

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

*Workshop #3: Explore New Tools to Help Make More Informed Cover Crop Decisions

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

*Workshop #4: WEPS WebStart Training

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 Student and Early Career Professional Networking

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

 Local Forum and Flavor Reception

MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024

 

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM 

Registration Desk Open

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Morning Coffee and Light Breakfast: Exhibit Hall and Poster Presentations Open

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Conference Kickoff, Keynote Sponsor, and Pritchard Keynote Lecture

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Morning Break: Exhibit Hall and Poster Presentations Open

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

SWCS Members Luncheon (Fees Apply for Nonmember and Guest Tickets)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM 

Concurrent Sessions

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Association of Retired Conservation Service Employees (ARCSE) Annual Meeting (Partner Event)

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Afternoon Break: Exhibit Hall and Poster Presentations Open

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 

Exhibitor and Poster Reception

6:00 PM

Silent Auction Ends

TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024

 

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Desk Open

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Morning Coffee and Light Breakfast: Exhibit Hall and Poster Presentations Open

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

SWCS Leadership Breakfast (Invite Only)

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Opening Remarks and Plenary Session

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Morning Break: Exhibit Hall and Poster Presentations Open

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Awards Luncheon

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Afternoon Break: Exhibit Hall and Poster Presentations Open

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Exhibit and Poster Tear Down

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Women in NRCS (WiN) Annual Meeting (Partner Event)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2024

 

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration Desk Open

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Morning Coffee and Light Breakfast

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

*Tour 1: Fire, Farming, and Flora of Coastal South Carolina

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Concurrent Sessions

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Morning Break

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions

12:00 PM 

Conference Adjourns

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

*Tour 2: Women-Led Communities in Agriculture Tour

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

*Tour 3: Myrtle Beach Walking Tour

*Not included in conference registration. Additional cost required to attend.