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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2026 Regional Meeting\n\n\n\nJoin us for professional development at ACN’s Spring Regional Meeting in Nicholasville\, Kentucky on April 8\, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.\, focusing on “Tech Tools for Today’s Ag Communicator.” Optional tour of Lane’s End horse farm and Keeneland races follow on April 9. \n\n\n\nLocation: Alltech Headquarters\, 3031 Catnip Hill Road\, Nicholasville\, Kentucky. \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline Friday\, April 3. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nParking: If staying at Springhill Suites\, Alltech can shuttle attendees to Alltech Headquarters for the workshop. \n\n\n\nApril 7\n\n\n\n\n6- 7 p.m EST Welcome\n\n\n\nJoin the ACN Board of Directors for a light social gathering\, including appetizers at Events|33 Staves in Lexington\, KY. Cash bar available.\n\n\n\n\nApril 8\n\n\n\n\n8:15 a.m. EST Registration and Breakfast\n\n\n\n8:50 a.m. WelcomeJoy Crosby – President\, Elizabeth Hodges – Committee Chair and Jenn Norrie – Alltech\n\n\n\n9 a.m. Alltech presentation and tour\n\n\n\n10 a.m. Kentucky Agriculture\, Building a Network and Knowing your Audience\n\nJennifer Elwell\, University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture\, Food and Environment\n\n\n\n\n\n11 a.m. Networking Break\n\n\n\n11:15 a.m. Refining your photography process\n\nJon Cherry \, photographer\n\n\n\n\n\n12:15 p.m. Lunch – Sponsored by Alltech\n\n\n\n1 p.m. Maximizing efficiency with AI\n\nPeter Baniak\, University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information\n\n\n\n\n\n2 p.m. Networking Break\n\n\n\n2:15 p.m. Weathering the Ag Cycles (Marketing Communications Focus)\n\nCarey Brown\, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association and Livestock Advertising Network\n\n\n\n\n\n3:15 p.m. When and How to Say Something Panel\n\nHolly Spangler Farm Progress executive editor and Dr. Vaughn Holder\, Alltech Beef Research Group Director\n\n\n\n\n\n4:15 p.m. Thank you and Adjourn\n\n\n\n4:15 p.m. Happy Hour\, The Alltech Pub\n\n\n\n5:15 p.m. Alltech bus departs for Springhill Suites\n\n\n\n\nApril 9\n\n\n\nOptional Post-Workshop Tour: Choose from a half-day or full-day experience — offered at no charge. Thank you to Alltech for their generous support. \n\n\n\n\nBreakfast at Hotel\n\n\n\nDepart hotel for tours\n\n\n\n9:30 a.m. Tour at Lane’s EndAttire: Jeans and boots\n\n\n\n10:30 a.m. Depart horse farm and Stop at HotelChange into Derby wear\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. Leave for Keeneland horse racesAttire: Derby wear or jeans acceptable\n\n\n\nLunch on your own at Keeneland horse races\n\n\n\n1 p.m. Horse races begin\n\n\n\n4:30/6:30 p.m. Leave for hotel\n\n\n\nDinner on your own. Options near hotel Fritz Farm | Lexington\, KY\n\n\n\n\nThank you to the supporters of the ACN Spring Regional Workshop: Alltech and ACN Professional Improvement Foundation (PIF). Thank you to Katie Knapp The Ag Photographer for the photos. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotelShuttleMeeting Attire\n\nHotel\n\n\n\nHotel Reservations Springhill Suites by Marriott Lexington Fritz Farm 4019 Finn Way\, Lexington | $124/night \n\n\n\nReserve your room by March 20 to secure the group rate before horse racing season begins. Book online using ACN Regional Workshop or call the hotel at 859-309-0515 and reference block code ATVC (“VIP Press Event”). \n\n\n\nAfter March 20\, contact Katie Grice directly at 859-309-0515 ext. 3. If no rooms are available\, email agcommnetwork@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\nShuttle\n\n\n\n*Shuttle to Alltech: If staying at Springhill Suites\, Alltech can shuttle members to headquarters and back to the hotel at the end of the day. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Attire\n\n\n\nWednesday Attire at Alltech\n\n\n\n\nMen: dress pants/khakis\, a button down shirt and a sport coat/suit jacket.\n\n\n\nWomen: dress pants\, blouse\, cardigan/blazer or dress with blazer.\n\n\n\nJackets can be removed while in auditorium. Wear jackets while on tour of HQ.\n\n\n\nDress shoes\, dressier sandals and Cowboy/girl boots/booties are fine.\n\n\n\nCowboy hats\, fedoras and “stylish” hats are fine\, but not ballcaps/casual hats/beanies/bucket hats\, etc.\n\n\n\n\nThursday Attire for Tours\n\n\n\n\nLane’s End: Jeans and boots\n\n\n\nKeeneland: Can wear jeans or change into Derby wear\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5 Reasons to Attend ACN Regional Workshops\n\nSkill Enhancement. Get hands-on training you can apply to your work immediately. Gain practical skills that improve job performance and boost your professional confidence.\n\n\n\nKnowledge Expansion. Dive deep into specialized topics with the latest agriculture communication updates. Interactive discussions and Q&A sessions help you stay current and improve understanding.\n\n\n\nNetworking Opportunities. Connect with peers\, experts and potential collaborators. These relationships can lead to new career opportunities\, clients and mentors.\n\n\n\nProfessional & Personal Growth. Demonstrate your commitment to development. Workshops challenge you to step outside your comfort zone\, tackle work challenges with new strategies\, and learn from inspiring speakers.\n\n\n\nLifelong Learning. In today’s evolving landscape\, continuous learning is essential. ACN workshops provide an accessible way to stay current\, motivated and excellent in your field.\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Get Employer Support for Professional Development\n\nIdentify Your Interests. Tell your employer which learning opportunities—webinars\, courses\, workshops or conferences—align with your goals.\n\n\n\nShow the ROI. Explain how training benefits the organization. ACN workshops cover photography\, writing\, AI and design—skills that make you more effective and help increase sales and lead generation.\n\n\n\nMake a Clear Request. Provide event details\, time off needed\, dates and costs (registration\, travel\, meals\, lodging) in one ask.\n\nSample request: “If the company covers this ACN workshop registration ($XXX)\, I’ll gain skills in writing\, design\, and photography that will increase efficiencies\, improve storytelling\, build valuable connections\, and keep us current with industry trends.”
URL:https://agcommnetwork.com/event/spring-2026-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Alltech Headquarters\, 3031 Catnip Hill Road\, Nicholasville\, KY\, 40356\, United States
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