On November 9, 2010, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will hold a conference to explore perspectives on the role that Midwest agriculture can play in rural development. A particular focus of the conference will be the entrepreneurial nature of agriculture and policies that can foster agricultural entrepreneurs. At the conference, experts from academia, industry and policy institutions will discuss the interplay between Midwest agriculture and rural development, especially the role of public policies. The goals of the conference include providing current information on the status of the rural Midwest; exploring the impacts of agricultural amenities and disamenities on rural areas; probing the reality about rural employment generated by agriculture and the bioeconomy; and discussing policy directions for agriculture and rural development that will propel the rural Midwest toward a brighter future. Check back in the near future for additional details including the agenda.
