TRADE SHOW INFORMATION

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Vision for 2016 – A US Ag Investment Conference & Trade Show

The 86th_{Annual Meeting of ASFMRA}• October 26-31, 2015 • San Antonio, Texas

TRADE SHOW INFORMATION

AgroNomics, Vision for 2016 …

AgroNomics, Vision for 2016 and the 86th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Farm Managers

& Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) come together October 26-31at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas promising a one of a kind event. The conference will offer interaction opportunities for investors and fund managers together with the land management, property valuation, consulting and rural property experts of the ASFMRA. The AgroNomics Trade Show will showcase exhibitors from across the country promoting unique products and services amidst a continuous networking venue for conference attendees. From the informal opening reception to an educational Power Networking Lunch, the Trade Show will be at the center. The conference has been designed with the General Session area immediately adjacent to the trade show, creating ongoing opportunities for interaction. Register early for what promises to be an outstanding conference bringing agribusiness and investment professionals together under one roof.

ASFMRA

The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) is the national organization for professionals who provide management, consultation and valuation services on agricultural and rural assets. The Society, founded in 1929, represents over 2,000 members in 32 chapters throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Society members manage more than 25 million acres of farm and ranch land for absentee owners, banks and trusts; complete more than 175,000 appraisals a year on over 30 million acres of land; and provide consulting services for over 5,500 clients who collectively represent over 7 million acres of rural real estate.

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2,000 + agricultural professionals representing millions of acres of farm and ranch land in the United States, Mexico and Canada

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Key personnel for on-farm decisions

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Professionals providing a full range of services for the latest integrated crop and farm management programs

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Early Registration

The deadline for early Exhibitor Registration is September 30, 2015. Only exhibitors returning completed forms with payment by September 30 will be guaranteed inclusion in the on-site Conference Program/Trade Show Guide. Booth locations are offered on a first come, first served basis. Register early for the best booth locations!

Location

The AgroNomics Trade Show will be open October 29-31, 2015, in the Independence Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort. Hotel reservation and program information is available electronically at www.agro-nomics.org.

Booth Specifications

• 10’ X 10’ exhibit space

• 8’ high back drape and 3’ high side drape • 6’ table; 2 chairs; wastebasket

• Identification sign

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Booth Pricing

• 10’ x 10’ space in Exhibit Hall $1,600 per booth (Standard Booth) $1,800 per booth (Premium Booth)

Exhibitor Registration Fees

First Exhibitor Representative is included complimentary with the booth fees. Additional company representatives registered with the Trade Show Booth are $740.

Fee includes: Convention meals, breaks, receptions and admission to Program Sessions.

Trade Show Hours:

Set Up: Thursday, October 29 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Show Hours: Thursday, October 29 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Friday, October 30 7:00 am – 7:45 am

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Tear Down: Saturday, October 31 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Trade Show Traffic Builders

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Thursday evening: Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall

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Networking Sessions

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Door prize drawings in Exhibit Hall

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Scheduled meals including two continental breakfasts, Friday lunch, and all refreshment breaks in Exhibit Hall.

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ASFMRA Silent Auction items displayed in Exhibit Hall throughout conference

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Silent Auction with Cocktail Reception in Exhibit Hall preceding Live Auction and

Entertainment.

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Conference General Sessions adjacent to trade show in the Exhibit Hall

Trade Show Guide

Attendees will each receive a Conference Program/Trade Show Guide with their registration packet upon arrival at AgroNomics, Vision for 2016. This handy guide will provide booth numbers and a map of the exhibit hall floor plan along with vendor contact information. All exhibiting companies who purchase space by September 30th_{will be included in this Guide.}

Booth Reservations

Booth space is assigned based on the order in which the reservation and payment are received and is at the discretion of the show management. Every effort will be made to accommodate special requests, and attention will be given to competing companies. Deadline for early Exhibitor Registration (and to be included in the Trade Show Guide) is September 30, 2015.

Please complete the enclosed Exhibitor Contract & Registration Form and return it with payment in full to:

AgroNomics, Vision for 2016 – Trade Show Registration

ASFMRA

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Booth Furnishings

Exhibitor kits will be emailed to all confirmed exhibitors directly from the trade show decorator, and will include forms necessary to order booth furnishings, etc. One 6’ table, two chairs, a wastebasket and identification sign are included with the booth fee. Electricity and Internet access must be ordered from the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and forms can be requested throughASFMRA.

Confirmation

Reservation confirmation and booth space numbers will be sent upon receipt of payment and completed Exhibitor Form. Incomplete reservations will be returned to exhibitors. Please note that forms will not be processed without payment in full.

AgroNomics, Vision for 2016 Conference At-A-Glance Schedule

(Times are subject to change)

Wednesday, October 28

ASFMRA Committee Meetings 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Welcome to Texas Dinner 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Thursday, October 29

Farm Management Ag Tour Sponsored by DuPont Pioneer 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Rapid Fire Case Studies – Challenges & Solutions 7:30 am – 2:30 pm

Exhibitor Set-Up 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Accreditation & Awards Ceremony 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Opening Reception Followed by a Free Evening 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Friday, October 30

AgroNomics Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 7:00 am – 7:45 am

ASFMRA Welcome, General Sessions & Breakouts 7:45 am – 5:30 pm

AM and PM Breaks in Exhibit Hall 10:00 am & 3:00 pm

Lunch in Exhibit Hall 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Silent Auction Reception in Exhibit Hall 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Education Foundation Live Auction 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Saturday, October 31

AgroNomics Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 7:00 am – 8:00 am

ASFMRA Program Sessions 8:00 am – 11:30 am

AM Break in Exhibit Hall 9:00 am – 9:30 am

Exhibitor Teardown 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Sponsorship Opportunities

AgroNomics, Vision for 2016 offers a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities to create high visibility among hundreds of business professionals. With many different levels available, companies of all sizes can take advantage of ways to gain awareness – well before, during and after the conference. Take a moment to review the available Sponsorship Opportunities and choose the items that best fits your business and your budget.

Visit http://www.agro-nomics.org/Exhibits

Questions?

Contact Cheryl Cooley – [email protected] / (303) 692-1215 or Jaleen Edwards –

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EXHIBITOR RULES AND REGULATIONS

 THE EXHIBITOR AGREES

A. All provisions of the Exhibitor Rules and Regulations as shown below and in the Exhibitor Information Sheet will be part of this contract. All matters and questions not covered by these rules and regulations are subject to the decisions of ASFMRA. These regulations may be amended at any time by ASFMRA and all amendments that may be so made shall be equally binding on all parties affected by them, as are the original regulations.

B. This contract is for: 10’ wide x 10’ deep space in the Exhibit Hall.

The Exhibit Halls is carpeted. Additional carpeting for booths may be rented from show decorator.

C. Reservation of space is considered accepted only when the Exhibitor receives written confirmation from ASFMRA.

D. The Exhibitor must, at his/her expense, maintain and keep in good order his/her exhibit and the space for which he/she has contracted.

 EXHIBIT PERSONNEL

A, Each exhibiting company will receive one complimentary registration with the purchase of the booth. Each additional company

representative registered with trade show booth will be charged full registration rate of $740. Registration fee includes: All convention meals, breaks, receptions and admission to Program Sessions. (Meals included: Thursday Opening Reception; Friday & Saturday Continental Breakfasts; Friday & Saturday Refreshment Breaks; Friday Lunch; and Friday evening Silent Auction & Reception.

B. All Exhibitor personnel attending the Convention and Trade Show and who participate in set-up and/or move-out of exhibits shall be

required to register for the conference and have proper identification (official name badge/ribbon must be worn at all times on the show floor and in program sessions).

 CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

A. Cancellations or reductions of booth space on or prior to September 30, 2015 are subject to a $250 processing fee per booth. If

cancellation or reduction of space is made after to September 30, 2015, there will be NO refund and all space contracted must be paid for in FULL.

B. All notices of cancellation or reduction of space must be received by ASFMRA in writing on or before the date specified.

 WAIT LIST

Should a wait list be needed, a signed contract with payment in full will be required to be placed on the list. The payment will be refunded should no booth space become available. Should space become available, the Exhibitor has three (3) business days after notification to make a commitment to take the space. After three business days, the space will be offered to another wait-listed company.

 BOOTH FURNISHINGS

Each contracted booth will include pipe and drape, one 6’ table, 2 chairs, a wastebasket and an identification sign. All other furnishings must be ordered through the show decorator who will email Exhibitor Kits to all confirmed Exhibitors. Electrical services are NOT included with the booth exhibit

fee and must be ordered separately. Order Forms will be provided to all confirmed Exhibitors. Forms may be downloaded from www.agro-nomics.org.

 SHIPPING

All shipments must be coordinated through the show decorator. Appropriate forms will be included in the Exhibitor Kits.  LIABILITY

Each Exhibitor must make provisions for the safeguarding of his/her property, goods, materials, displays, equipment, and personnel at all times. ASFMRA will not be responsible for the loss of any material or to any person by or for any cause.

The hotel and ASFMRA are not responsible for any injury, loss or damage that my occur to the Exhibitor, the Exhibitor’s agent, employees or property, or to any other person’s property, prior, during or subsequent to the period covered by the exhibit contract, provided said injury, loss or damage not caused by the willful negligence of an employee of the hotel. Each Exhibitor hereby expressly releases the hotel and ASFMRA, its owners, managers, officers or directors, agents, employees, subsidiaries and affiliates, from such liabilities and agrees to indemnify the hotel and ASFMRA against all claims for such injury, loss or damage. Exhibitors who wish to carry insurance on their own exhibits must do so at their own expense.

Exhibitor shall be fully responsible to pay for any and all damages to property owned by the hotel, its owners or managers which result from any act or omission of Exhibitor. Exhibitor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless, hotel, its owners, managers, officers or directors, agents, employees, subsidiaries and affiliates, from any damages or charges resulting from Exhibitor’s use of the property. Exhibitor’s liability shall include all losses, costs, damages, or expenses arising from, out of, or by reason of any accident or bodily injury or other occurrences to any person or persons, including the Exhibitor, its agents, employees, and business invitees which arise from or out of the Exhibitor’s occupancy and use of the exhibition premises, the hotel or any part thereof.

 EXHIBIT ROOM DÉCOR

A. Use of tape, paste, tacks, nails or other such devices affixing displays to the walls and other permanent structures within the exhibit hall is forbidden.

B. All aisle or corridor space is under control of ASFMRA and shall not be used for demonstration purposes or literature distribution. C. Hanging displays from the ceiling of the exhibit hall is forbidden.

D. Sight lines and neighboring Exhibitors cannot be obstructed in any way. Any Exhibitor who erects a booth that obstructs the visibility of

neighboring booths shall bear the cost of all expense necessary to bring the booth into conformity or in order to move the booth to another location. Exhibit booths must stay within the boundaries of their exhibit space.

E. In-Line Exhibits – ASFMRA will provide and arrange for the erection of necessary draped background and sides of a uniform style. Each

exhibit must be confined to the spatial limits of its respective booth indicated on the floor plan. Placement of the components of the exhibit must be done to avoid blocking the visibility of neighboring Exhibitors.

 HOSPITALITY ROOMS & AFFILIATE FUNCTIONS

ASFMRA expressly forbids hospitality rooms to non-exhibiting or non-sponsoring companies. Any affiliate functions by Exhibitors must be

reviewed and approved by ASFMRA. Contact Cheryl Cooley at [email protected] or 303.692.1215 to reserve a hospitality suite or any

function space. Other Items:

A. No space shall be sublet for any reason.

B. ASFMRA reserves the right to reject or prohibit any Exhibitor or proposed exhibit which, in its opinion, is not suitable to or in keeping with the character of the conference. This reservation concerns persons, things, conduct, printed matter, souvenirs or other matter affecting the character of the exhibit. No lobbying will be permitted in line of traffic.

C. Because ASFMRA retains a non-profit status, direct solicitation and exchange of monies in the exhibit hall is prohibited.

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Vision for 2016 – A US Ag Investment Conference & Trade Show

TRADE SHOW GUIDE SUBMISSION FORM • DUE SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Please complete the following form and return it with your Trade Show Booth Registration by September 30, 2015.

Company Information (as you prefer listed in Trade Show Guide):

Contact Name ________________________________________________________________________ Company ___________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________ State ______________ ZIP _______________ Phone _______________________________________ Fax __________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________________ URL: http:// _________________________________________________________________________

Company Type: Which of the following best describe your company?

 Chemical  Seed  Irrigation  Software  UAV’s  Media  Insurance  Grain Bin  Media  Technology  Other _________________

Company Description

Exhibiting companies should include a brief description of their company. Please limit your company’s listing to 50 words or less. Specific product names and / or descriptions are acceptable and may be included. Listing subject to editing. (Please type or print clearly).

Company descriptions may also be submitted by email to [email protected].

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Vision for 2016 – A US Ag Investment Conference & Trade Show

AgroNomics, Vision for 2016

TRADE SHOW EXHIBITOR CONTRACT & REGISTRATION

Primary Company Contact:

Name _______________________________________________________________________________ Company ___________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________ State ______________ ZIP _______________ Phone _______________________ Fax ____________________ Cell _________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________________ URL: http:// _________________________________________________________________________

Mail Exhibitor Kit to (if different from above):

Name _______________________________________________________________________________ Company ___________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________ State ______________ ZIP _______________ Phone _______________________ Fax ____________________ Cell _________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________________

Trade Show Booth(s):

Please reserve the following booths for our company for the AgroNomics, Vision for 2016 Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas for October 26–31, 2015. We understand the fee is $1,600 per 10’ x 10’ booth and $1,800 for Premium booth space*.

 Primary Booth(s) #_________, #_________, #_________ #_________  Standard Booth(s) #_________, #_________, #_________ #_________

Total Trade Show Booth Fees: $ ___________________

FEES:

Trade Show Booth $1,600 each (10’ x 10’ Exhibit Space)

Trade Show Booth (Premium) $1,800 each (10’ x 10’ Exhibit Space)

Exhibitor Registration* Complimentary - First Exhibitor Representative $740 - Additional Early Exhibitor Representatives

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Conference Attendees:

Please include names, addresses and contact numbers for ALL attendees. Attach additional copies of contract if necessary.

Attendee #1:

Name for Badge ____________________________ Company Name ____________________________ Address __________________________________ City _________________State ____ Zip ______ Phone _________________Cell ______________ Email ____________________________________  Exhibitor Registration - Complimentary $___0___

Additional Registration Options:

 Wednesday, TX Welcome Dinner - $0 $______

Total for Attendee #1 ... $______

Attendee #3:

Name for Badge ____________________________ Company Name ____________________________ Address __________________________________ City _________________State ____ Zip ______ Phone _________________Cell ______________ Email ____________________________________  Exhibitor Registration - $740 $ 740__

 Wednesday TX Welcome Dinner - $0 $______

Attendee #2:

Attendee #4:

Total Attendee Fees: $ _________________

Total Trade Show Booth and Attendee Fees $ _____________________

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Total Amount Due $

Check # Purchase Order No.

Credit Card (Please Check One)  Visa  MasterCard

Credit Card No. Expiration Date

Cardholder Name Cardholder Signature Security Code

Billing Address and Zip Code of Credit Card

Return completed form(s) & payment to: For more information: