Tuesday

April 3rd, 2018

5:30 - 7:30pm

Pre-Conference Social Sponsored by Cargill

Hangout and meet conference attendees at the Zest Lounge located on the 2nd floor of the Radisson Hotel. Attendees receive (2) free drink tickets and appetizers will be served during the social.

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7:30pm

Social Adjourns

Enjoy the rest of your night in Downtown Fargo!

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Wednesday

April 4th, 2018

7:3o -8:00am

Registration

Please check-in at the registration booth in the Atrium (located on the 3rd floor) to pick up your attendee "Welcome bag" as well as your printed conference program materials.

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7:30 - 8:00am

Breakfast

Say “Good Morning” to your fellow attendees over coffee and a healthy breakfast featuring flax based meal options.

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8:15 am

Opening Ceremony

Introductions from Sheri Coleman, Exceutive Director of AmeriFlax

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8:30am

AmeriFlax: Past, Present & Future  

Blaine Schatz, AmeriFlax Board Member

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9:00am

Flax & Agriculture within North Dakota State University

Dean Bresciani, North Dakota State University President

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9:15am

Plant Sciences & Flax History within North Dakota

Rich Horsley, North Dakota State University

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9:45am

Honoring Dr. James Hammond

Rich Horsley, North Dakota State University

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10:00 - 10:30am

Sponsor & Poster Break

Coffee/Beverages & Pastry Snack break station located in the Loft. 

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10:30am

Flax Biocomposites

Dr. Chad Ulven, North Dakota State University

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11:00am

3D Fuel

John Schneider, CTO

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11:30am

c2renew inc.

Corey Kratcha, CEO

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12:00-1:00pm

Lunch

Join us for lunch in the Loft (located on the 3rd floor) for a healthy and delicious lunch showcasing flax based meal options.

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1:00pm

Sunstrand

Dr. Trey Riddle, CEO

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1:30pm

Impacts of Flax on Female & Male Reproductive Traits when Supplemented Prior to Breeding in Sheep

Amanda Long, NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center

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2:00pm

Composites Innovation Centre

Shawna DuCharme, Principal Engineer

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2:30pm

Flax Breeding Program at North Dakota State University

Dr. Mukhlesur Rahman, North Dakota State University

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3:00 - 3:30pm

Sponsor & Poster Break

Coffee/Beverages & Pastry Snack break station located in the Loft. 

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3:30pm

Sustainable Plant Proteins: Meeting Future Needs

Jiajia Rao, North Dakota State University

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4:00pm

Phenolic Antioxidant-Linked Antidiabetic Properties of Flax

Dr. Kalidas Shetty, North Dakota State University

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4:30pm

Flaxseed Lignan Benefits in Cancer: Role for Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress

Dr. Jane Alcorn, College of Pharmacy & Nutrition

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5:00pm

Conference Break

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5:30 - 7:30pm

Social Hour & Dinner

Join us for dinner in the Cityscape Ballroom which will showcase flax based meal options.

Keynote: Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, PhD, RD

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7:30pm

Conference Adjourns for the Evening

Enjoy the rest of your night in Downtown Fargo!

Thursday

April 5th, 2018

7:30 - 8:15am

Breakfast

Join us for a healthy breakfast in the Cityscape Ballroom which will be showcasing Flax based meal options.

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8:15am

Thursday Recap & Refresh

Sheri Coleman, Executive Director of AmeriFlax

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8:30am

Flaxseed Production in the United States & North Dakota

Dr. Hans Kandel, North Dakota State University

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9:00am

Shelf - Life of Pasteurized Flaxseed

Clifford Hall, North Dakota State University

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9:30am

Redroot Pigweed and Green Foxtail are hard-to-control weeds in Flax

Brian Jenks, North Dakota State University Extension Minot

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10:00 - 10:30am

Sponsor & Poster Break

Coffee/Beverages & Pastry Snack break station located in the Loft. 

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10:30am

Influence of Harvest Management Strategies on Flax Yield and Quality

Blaine Schatz, North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center

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11:00 - 12:00pm

Industry Panel Discussion

Cargill - ND Elevators: CHS Minot - RRC - USDA - AGT

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12:00-1:15pm

Lunch

Join us for our farewell lunch in the Cityscape Ballroom for a healthy and delicious lunch showcasing flax based meal options. 

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1:30 - 2:30pm

North Dakota State University Greenhouse Tour

Optional excursion for all Flax Institute Attendees to be transported to the North Dakota State University Greenhouse to tour their facilities and learn more about NDSU's Flax program.

*Transportation will be provided to and from the Radisson Hotel. Snacks and beverages will be available after the tour concludes.*

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Conference Ends

Thank you to all attendees for joining us at this year's 67th Flax Institute of the United States!