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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="color: black;">You are cordially invited to attend the inaugural conference of the USDA <a href="https://www.agdatacoop.org/conference">National Agricultural Producers Data Cooperative</a> (NAPDC): A Strategic Framework for
Agricultural Cyberinfrastructure from <b>May 10-12, 2023</b>, at the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, NE. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="color: black;">We do have limited <b>travel funding available</b> for domestic attendees so please check the box when you register to be considered for support. More information about this event is available on the conference
<a href="https://www.agdatacoop.org/conference">website.</a> FYI the conference hotel housing block closes
<b>APRIL 17th</b> so grab a room at a reduced rate while they last! </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.agdatacoop.org/conference"><span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">NAPDC conference</span></a></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="color: black;">May 10-12, 2023</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="color: black;">Nebraska Innovation Campus, Lincoln, NE</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="color: black;">Lend your voice to the future of national cyberinfrastructure for data-driven agriculture </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="color: black;">Register <a href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ef67ac857cae44b79601f6f6434ae965">
<span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</span></a> to attend</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="color: black;">The NAPDC has been tasked by USDA NIFA to develop a framework for national cyberinfrastructure to increase production and drive innovation in agriculture. This event will feature a keynote lecture and several
panel discussions by industrial, commodity board, and policy representatives; presentations by NAPDC project leaders; and smaller group discussions on key aspects of a framework. Your presence will ensure your thoughts and perspectives on the future of agricultural
cyberinfrastructure will be heard by NAPDC, USDA NIFA, other federal agencies, and stakeholder groups.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="color: black;">This will not be your typical conference. We ask that you tap into your intellect and curiosity as we look ahead to where cyberinfrastructure for agricultural producers is heading (and where it needs to go).
Outcomes of this conference will inform future investments in national agricultural cyberinfrastructure.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="color: black;">We appreciate your participation and hope to see you in May. </span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="color: black;">Jennifer Clarke</span></b><span style="color: black;"> (PI)
<b>Trenton Franz</b> (Co-PI)</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="color: black;">Scout Calvert</span></b><span style="color: black;"> (Co-PI)
<b>Laura Thompson</b> (Co-PI)</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="color: black;">Matt Spangler</span></b><span style="color: black;"> (Co-PI)
<b>Hongfeng Yu</b> (Co-PI)</span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="color: black;">Joe Luck </span></b><span style="color: black;">(Co-PI)</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="color: black;">Supported by USDA NIFA Open Data Framework awards 2021-77039-35992 and 2022-77039-38339</span></i></p>
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