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1st Annual Agricultural Symposium
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Tuesday, October 8
 

8:00am ChST

Check-In and Networking
Tuesday October 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am ChST
Lobby
Tuesday October 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am ChST
Lobby
  Check In

8:30am ChST

Welcoming Remarks
Tuesday October 8, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am ChST
The Auditorium
Opening Prayer / National Anthem & Hymn (10 mins)

The Honorable Lourdes Leon Guererro / The Honorable Lt. Governor Joshua Tenorio (10 min)

Guam Department of Agriculture: Chelsa Muna (10 min)


Speakers
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The Honorable Lourdes Leon Guerrero

Governor, Government of Guam
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Director Chelsa Muna

Director, Guam Department of Agriculture
Tuesday October 8, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am ChST
The Auditorium The Guam Museum
  Welcoming Remarks

9:00am ChST

Getting Started in Agriculture
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 10:10am ChST
The Auditorium
Guam Department of Agriculture: Jathan Muna-Barnes (20 min)
Topic: Becoming a Bona Fide Farmer

Department of Revenue and Taxation: Jennifer Untalan (20 min)
Topic: GRT Tax Exemption, Farmer Certification, Real PropertyTax Credits and Income Tax

Guam Department of Labor: Greg Massey (20 min)
Topic: Farm Labor Regulations

- Q&A Panel Discussion (10 min)
Speakers
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Jathan Muna-Barnes

Agriculturalist III, Guam Department of Agriculture
Jathan Muna-Barnes is an Agriculturalist III at the Guam Department of Agriculture. Heearned his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Guam and iscurrently a graduate student in sustainable agriculture. He is deeply passionate aboutfarming, protecting Guam's natural resources, and advancing food security and islandsustainability. Jathan is an advocate for Chamorro culture and values, and he iscommitted to integrating cultural heritage with modern agricultural practices to ensure asustainable future for the island of Guam... Read More →
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Jennifer Untalan

Department of Revenue and Taxation
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Greg Massey

Department of Labor
Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 10:10am ChST
The Auditorium The Guam Museum
  Presentation

10:10am ChST

Break and Booth Visits
Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:10am - 10:25am ChST
Lobby
Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:10am - 10:25am ChST
Lobby
  Break

10:25am ChST

Community Resources
Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:25am - 10:35am ChST
The Auditorium

Farm to Table Guam Corp: Cassie Brady (20 min)
Topic: Farmer Training Program

Guahan Sustainable Culture: Marlyn Oberiano, Corinne Duenas (20 min)
Topic: Guahan ‘s Farmers 1st Resource and Work Center

Farmers Cooperative Association of Guam: Sharon Bidaure (20 min)
Topic: Coop Membership and Its Benefits

Q&A Panel Discussion (10 min)
Speakers
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Cassie Brady

Project Director, Farm to Table Guam
Cassie Brady is the Project Director for Farm to Table-Guam, Corporation and has been with the organization since 2013. She has assisted with grant project planning and development and has managed multiple grant projects focusing on agriculture workforce training, economic development... Read More →
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Marlyn Oberiano

Co-Founder / Vice-President, Guahan Sustainable Culture
Marlyn Oberiano has experience in program planning and financial management. She is an experienced professional with a diverse background in operations and leadership. In her role at GSC, which she has held since January 2019, she co-leads a team of 10 staff members to carry out the... Read More →
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Corinne Duenas

Executive Director, Guahan Sustainable Culture
A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in retail and management, specializing in motorcycle dealership operations and accounting. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business... Read More →
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Sharon Bidaure

Manager, Farmers Cooperative Association of Guam
Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:25am - 10:35am ChST
The Auditorium The Guam Museum
  Presentation

11:35am ChST

Lunch, Networking, and Booth Visits
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:35am - 12:35pm ChST
Museum Cafe
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:35am - 12:35pm ChST
Museum Cafe
  Booth Visits   Networking   Lunch

12:35pm ChST

Farm Infrastructure & Resources Part 1
Tuesday October 8, 2024 12:35pm - 1:45pm ChST
The Auditorium

Guam Waterworks Authority:  Chris Budasi (20 min)
Topic: Water Access, Agriculture Water Rates, and Back Flow Preventer Requirements

Guam Power Authority: (20 min)
Topic: Temporary Power Installation on the Farm

Guam Environmental Protection Agency: Nic Rupley (20 min)
Topic: Zero Waste Plan, Pesticides, CORE Certification, Waste Disposal

Q&A Panel Discussion (10 min)
Speakers
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Bart S Perez & John A Duenas

Engineering Section, Guam Power Authority
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Nic Rupley Lee

Acting Deputy Administrator, Guam Environmental Protection Agency
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Chris Budasi

Guam Waterworks Authority
Tuesday October 8, 2024 12:35pm - 1:45pm ChST
The Auditorium The Guam Museum
  Presentation

1:45pm ChST

Farm Infrastructure & Resources Part 2
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:45pm - 3:15pm ChST
The Auditorium

USDA Farm Service Agency: Ilene Iriarte (20 min)
Topic: Disaster Services

USDA Rural Development: Roberto Perez (20 min)
Topic: Rural Energy for America Program and Other Grants

CHamoru Land Trust Commission:  (20min)

Kurason Y-Sengsong: Juanita Blaz (20 min)
Topic: Fruit Tree Sapling and Plant Nursery

Q&A Panel Discussion (10 min)

Speakers
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Ilene Iriarte

County Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency
Ilene Iriarte is the County Executive Director for USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. FSA provides disaster and price support programs as well as farm loans to commercial farmers and ranchers.
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Roberto Perez

Business Program Specialist, USDA Rural Development
Originally from the Philippines, Roberto came to Guam in 1997 as an expat and worked for Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company as its Operations Officer and Assistant Branch Head. In 2003, he saw an opportunity and worked as Chief Financial Officer for a federal contractor with U.S. Department... Read More →
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Juanita Blaz

Executive Director, Kurason I Sengsong DBA Island Girl Power
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:45pm - 3:15pm ChST
The Auditorium The Guam Museum
  Presentation

3:15pm ChST

Break and Booth Visits
Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:15pm - 3:30pm ChST
Lobby
Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:15pm - 3:30pm ChST
Lobby
  Break

3:30pm ChST

Conservation and Environmental Considerations
Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm ChST
The Auditorium

USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service: Amodsiw Jzar, Maggie Enoch (20 min)
Topic: CSP, EQIP, etc.

Guam Soil & Water Conservation Districts: Jenelyn Abinales, Madeline Flores (20 min)
Topic: Farmer Support Services, New Programs

University of Guam x San Diego State University: Thomas Benavente (20 min)
Topic: Community Energy & Climate Justice Opportunities

Q&A Panel Discussion (10 min)
Speakers
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Madeline Flores

Conservation Technician, Southern Soil and Water Conservation District
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Jenelyn Abinales

District Manager, Northern Soil and Water Conservation District
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Amodsiw Jzar

Soil Conservationist, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service
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Maggie Enoch

Natural Resource Conservation Service
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Thomas Benavente

Community Energy and Environmental Justice
Thomas Benavente, born and raised on the island of Saipan in the CNMI, moved to Guam in January of last year in hopes of furthering his community impact. Through his work in the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps this year, he is now an Extension Associate for the University of... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm ChST
The Auditorium The Guam Museum
  Presentation

5:00pm ChST

Guam Arbor Day Celebration - Native Tree Planting
Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm ChST
The Auditorium

Guam Department of Agriculture x Smart Tress Pacific: Denise Crisostomo (20 min)
Topic: Guam Arbor Day Celebration

Q&A 

Resolution Presented by Senator Sabina Perez (10 min)

Native Tree Planting - Outdoor Gardens
Speakers
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Senator Sabina Perez

37th Guam Legislature
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Denise Crisostomo

Program Coordinator, Smart Trees Pacific
Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm ChST
The Auditorium The Guam Museum
  Activity

5:30pm ChST

Networking and Booth Visits
Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:30pm - 6:00pm ChST
Lobby
Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:30pm - 6:00pm ChST
Lobby
  Networking
 
Wednesday, October 9
 

8:00am ChST

Check-In and Networking
Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am ChST
Lobby
Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am ChST
Lobby
  Check In

8:30am ChST

Farm Operations
Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:50am ChST
The Auditorium

University of Guam CNAS Education and Outreach: Dr. Robert Bevacqua (20 min)
Topic: Drip Irrigation

University of Guam CNAS Education and Outreach: Dr. Jian Yang (20 min)
Topic:Produce Handling Safety

University of Guam CNAS Education and Outreach: Mark Acosta (20 min)
Topic: Western SARE

Q&A Panel Discussion (20 min)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Robert Bevacqua

Dr. Robert Bevacqua

Horticulturist, University of Guam CNAS
Robert ‘Bob or Dr B’ Bevacqua began his agricultural career at UOG as an extension agent in 1979. In 1984 he went to Oregon State University to earn a PhD in Horticulture. He then used his career as a way of exploring the world. He has worked at Penn State, University of California... Read More →
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Jian Yang

Certified Food Scientist, University of Guam CNAS
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Mark Acosta

University of Guam
Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:50am ChST
The Auditorium The Guam Museum
  Presentation

9:50am ChST

Break and Booth Visits
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:50am - 10:10am ChST
Lobby
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:50am - 10:10am ChST
Lobby
  Break

10:00am ChST

Plant Health and Biosecurity
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:40am ChST
The Auditorium

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Charlene Hopkins (20 min)
Topic: USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services Guam & Western Pacific

Guam Department of Agriculture, Biosecurity Division: Chris Rosario (20 min)
Topic: Invasive Species, Import/Export Regulations

University of Guam CNAS Education and Outreach: Roland Quitugua (20 min)
Topic: Soil Health - To Compost or Not to Compost

Guahan Sustainable Culture: Jeremy Bevacqua (20 min)
Topic: Composting in Every Village

Q&A Panel Discussion (20 min)
Speakers
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Charlene Hopkins

Supervisory Wildlife Biologist, USDA APHIS
Charlene Hopkins is a Supervisory Wildlife Biologist for USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service-Wildlife Services in Guam and the Western Pacific Theater. Wildlife Services provides Federal leadership and expertise to resolve wildlife conflicts to allow people and wildlife... Read More →
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Roland Quitugua

University of Guam CNAS
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Christopher Rosario

State Entomologist, Guam Department of Agriculture
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Jeremy Bevacqua

Guahan Sustainable Culture
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:40am ChST
The Auditorium The Guam Museum
  Presentation

11:40am ChST

Lunch, Networking, and Booth Visits
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm ChST
Museum Cafe
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm ChST
Museum Cafe
  Lunch   Networking   Booth Visits

12:40pm ChST

Scaling Your Farm with Financing and Grants
Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:40pm - 2:00pm ChST
The Auditorium

Guam Economic Development Authority: Angelene Rios (20 min)
Topic: Agricultural Loan Programs

Guahan Sustainable Culture: Marlyn Oberiano, Minerva Hermosilla (20 min)
Topic: RFBC, Middle of the Supply Chain Business Builder Grants

Small Business Development Center: Brian San Nicolas (20 min)
Topic: Business Planning

Q&A Panel Discussion (20 min)
Speakers
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Angelene Rios

Guam Economic Development Authority
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Marlyn Oberiano

Co-Founder / Vice-President, Guahan Sustainable Culture
Marlyn Oberiano has experience in program planning and financial management. She is an experienced professional with a diverse background in operations and leadership. In her role at GSC, which she has held since January 2019, she co-leads a team of 10 staff members to carry out the... Read More →
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Minerva Hermosilla

Project Coordinator - RFBC, Guahan Sustainable Culture
Minerva is a Project Coordinator at Guåhan Sustainable Culture (GSC) and has been with the organization since 2021, initially serving as Program Director under the AmeriCorps GSC program. She is currently involved in the Regional Food Business Center and the "Composting in Every... Read More →
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Brian San Nicolas

Small Business Development Center
Brian is currently a consultant with the Pacific Islands Small Business Development Center Network. Prior to this, he taught as an Adjunct Professor with the School of Business & Public Administration after serving as a Senior Advisor to Governor Eddie Calvo during the Calvo-Tenorio... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:40pm - 2:00pm ChST
The Auditorium The Guam Museum
  Presentation

2:00pm ChST

Break and Booth Visits
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm ChST
Lobby
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm ChST
Lobby
  Break

2:30pm ChST

Diversifying Your Farm Business
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:30pm - 3:50pm ChST
The Auditorium

University of Guam Sea Grant: David Crisostomo (20 min)
Topic: Adding Aquaponics to your Farm

Guam Beekeeper Association of Guam: (20 min)
Topic: An Apiary at Your Farm

Local Jerk: Marvin/Christine Crisostomo (20 min)
Topic: Creating Value-Added Products

Q&A Panel Discussion (20 min)

Speakers
DC

David Crisostomo

UOG Sea Grant
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MC
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:30pm - 3:50pm ChST
The Auditorium The Guam Museum
  Presentation

3:50pm ChST

Closing Session - Wrap-Up and Raffle Drawing
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:50pm - 4:50pm ChST
The Auditorium
Farmer Success Stories Panel (20 min)

Symposium Wrap-up and Next Steps(20 min)
      Announcement of Next Year’s Event

Raffle Drawing (20 min)
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:50pm - 4:50pm ChST
The Auditorium The Guam Museum
  Closing Session

4:50pm ChST

Final Networking
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:50pm - 6:00pm ChST
Lobby
Last chance to visit the booths!
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:50pm - 6:00pm ChST
Lobby
  Networking
 
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