Program Agenda

Attire for the annual meeting is business casual, except for the Gala Dinner, which will be cocktail attire. 

Time Name Add To Calendar Description Location Name
Sunday, September 25, 2022
1:00 PM - 5:30 PMRegistration Open San Juan Foyer
1:30 PMAffiliate Meetings  
6:00 PM - 7:00 PMCLA Board of Directors & Allies Reception

By invitation only. Please join us for dinner at La Sierra at 7 PM.

Primero Terrace
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMCLA Board of Directors & Allies Dinner

By invitation only. Please join us for cocktails at 6 PM at the Primero Terrace.

La Sierra
9:00 PMAfter-Dinner Happy Hour

Please bring your drink tickets (available at registration) and enjoy a cocktail on us! 

Sire (Lobby Bar)
Monday, September 26, 2022
6:00 AM - 3:00 PMAffiliate Meetings  
7:00 AM - 8:00 AMCLPAC 5K

Pre-registration required. A suggested CLPAC donation of $50 may be paid with personal funds only, and is due when checking in to the tournament

Sunset Deck
7:00 AM - 10:00 AMCLA Executive Committee Meeting

By invitation only

Palo Duro
9:00 AM - 6:30 PMRegistration San Juan Foyer
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe Policy Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead for the Pesticide Industry

Hear from an engaging set of speakers (TBA) representing different stakeholder perspectives on the pressing federal and state policy priorities in the pesticide industry. We’ll discuss opportunities and challenges on topics including the Farm Bill and how it fits in with federal policy priorities, our ongoing regulatory advocacy with stakeholders, and a focus on critical state policies and the work that’s being done. Come be part of the conversation on how CropLife America can innovate sustainable solutions that will rise to the policy challenges ahead and seize the opportunities before us. 

San Antonio D – I
10:00 AM - 2:30 PMCLA Board of Directors Meeting

By invitation only, working lunch

Palo Duro
12:15 PM - 1:30 PMThe Perspective of Congress & the State of Government Luncheon

Following the Policy Landscape discussion, this luncheon will bring in unique and honest perspectives from former senators Heidi Heitkamp and Saxby Chambliss that will give an overview of the state of government and where the agriculture and pesticide industry fits in. 

Ballroom foyer GHI
3:00 PM - 5:30 PMOpening General Session

Featured topics -

Allies and Coalitions: Addressing Issues Together

Hear from allies at the federal and state level as they breakdown the important issues that impact us all. We’ll be joined by representatives of Californians for Smarter Pesticide Policy, New York Farm Bureau, American Soybean Association and Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance, who will discuss current work with CLA and what lies ahead.

Advocacy for the Next Generation

We’ll be joined by representatives from agriculture focused student organizations, who will discuss how they have grown their advocacy programs internally and what issues they will focus on in the coming year.

San Antonio D – I
5:30 PM - 7:00 PMWelcome Reception Plaza San Saba
9:00 PMAfter-Dinner Happy Hour

Please bring your drink tickets (available at registration) and enjoy a cocktail on us! 

Sire (Lobby Bar)
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
6:00 AM - 3:00 PMAffiliate Meetings  
7:30 AM - 8:30 AMNetworking Breakfast San Antonio Ballroom Foyer
7:30 AM - 6:30 PMRegistration San Juan Foyer
8:30 AM - 11:00 AMGeneral Session

Featured topic -

Navigating Regulation and the Midterms

Hear from EPA’s Agriculture Advisor Rod Snyder (invited) about agency priorities and political analysts from both sides of the aisle as we approach the midterm elections.

San Antonio D – I
11:30 AM - 5:30 PMCLPAC Golf Tournament

Pre-registration required. A suggested CLPAC donation of $150 may be paid with personal funds only, and is due when checking in to the tournament

Cost is $185 and includes boxed lunch and practice greens available at 11:30 am.

Golf club rental fee is $75 and includes Callaway clubs and 6 balls.

Shotgun start at 12:30 pm.

La Cantera Golf Club
6:30 PM - 7:30 PMGala Reception & Silent Auction

Cocktail attire

San Antonio Ballroom Foyer
7:30 PM - 9:30 PMGala Dinner & Live Auction

Cocktail attire

The CLPAC is hosting our silent and live auctions this year. Stay tuned for information to come on how to browe this year's items including exciting new trips! 

San Antonio Ballroom
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
6:00 AM - 12:00 PMAffiliate Meetings  

affiliate meetings

Meeting space is available to book at La Cantera for your business meetings. Please see the Affiliate Meeting Guide for more details! 

CLA Affiliate Meeting Guidelines