“ACTIVATE24 is a one-of-a-kind conference, focused on the industry's most vital resource, it's people. With more than 50 sessions being offered in English and Spanish, this two-day conference will cover a wide range of critical topics from the fundamentals of health and safety -- such as mental workplace health and compliance planning. Special emphasis is given to providing practical information, solutions, resources and professional development for agricultural supervisors, safety and human resources professionals and executives alike."
about Marshal
Marshal was raised on his family’s fifth generation fruit and vegetable farm in Plant City, FL. After graduating from the University of Florida, he began a career in the vegetable seeds industry. He currently works with Bayer Vegetable Seeds as a member of their Global Strategic Accounts team. His personal farm experience and professional work across the produce industry have given him a close look at stress and challenges in agriculture.
Outside of work, he and his family are active advocates for mental health and stress management in- and outside of agriculture. Through their Mind Your Melon platform, they seed to inspire healthier minds through proactive lifestyles.
Plenary Session
Thursday, February 22, 2024
7:45 – 9:15 AM (Immediately Following the Annual Meeting)
Tina Huff, PhD, SHRM-SCP
From Stress to Success – Discover Refinement through Resilience
Recognizing and acknowledging early warning signs of stress and burnout should be celebrated!
Awareness is the first step in refreshing our environment for personal and career success. The second step may take some transformation – and change requires guts and persistence!
Discover tools you can use in your quest to nurture excellence in yourself and in your team.
AllWays Safe | Agricultural Safety Award
The AllWays Safe Agricultural Safety Award Recognition Program is designed to honor those who have dedicated themselves towards ensuring the safety and health of agricultural workers. AllWays Safe is sponsored by our partners at The Almond Board of California.
Award winners will be recognized and celebrated at our Wednesday Night Celebration Dinner presented by Agile Occupational Medicine.
AgSafe Golf Scramble | Feb 20, 2024
Join us at the picturesque Old Del Monte Golf Course for the AgSafe Golf Scramble. Whether you are a novice golfer or a veteran, this golf tournament is fun for all players. The Old Del Monte Golf Course opened in 1897, and is the oldest continuously operating course west of the Mississippi, and annually hosts the Monterey Open and the Monterey City Amateur. Come enjoy one of the most beautiful golf courses on the peninsula and play a piece of history!
Registration: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Shot Gun Start: 9:00 AM
Cost: $250/player $875 per foursome
(Green fee, cart, breakfast, snacks, prizes and swag)
Interested in becoming an ACTIVATE24 Sponsor?
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course
1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, California, United States, 93940-4908
$249 standard overnight room rate (does not include taxes and service fees)
The Room Block is closed, contact Athena Ushana at AthenaU@agsafe.org to check availability.
Conference Pricing
Regular Registration
November 19, 2023 – February 13, 2024
AgSafe Member $900
Group (3+ Members) $850
Non-Members $950
Late/On-Site Registration*
February 14, 2024 – February 21, 2024
AgSafe Member $950
Non-Member $1,100
Onsite registration will be available; however, this excludes registration for supplemental seminars and premium tracks. These must be completed through online pre-registration and prior to arrival at conference.
Held February 21-22, 2024
California Human Resources Certificate Program
AgSafe Member $950
Non-Member $1,100
*English Only
California Agricultural Safety Certificate Program
AgSafe Member $950
Non-Member $1,100
*English and Spanish
Supervisor Advancement Seminar
AgSafe Member $950
Non-Member $1,100
*Spanish Only
Onsite registration will be available; however, this excludes registration for supplemental seminars and premium tracks. These must be completed through online pre-registration and prior to arrival at conference.
**Please note that if you register to attend one of the Premium Track courses you must attend it in its entirety in order to receive your certificate of completion. All conference morning and evening events are included with this registration.*
Held Tuesday February 20, 2024
FLC Continuing Education
AgSafe Member $350
Non-Member $400
*available in English and Spanish
*limited to 30 participants in each language
Pesticide Handler Train-the-Trainer
Member $500
Non-Member $600
*available in English and Spanish
*limited to 25 participants in each language
Tractor Safety Train-the-Trainer
Member $650
Non-Member $750
*available in English and Spanish
*limited to 20 participants in each language
Onsite registration will be available; however, this excludes registration for supplemental seminars and premium tracks. These must be completed through online pre-registration and prior to arrival at conference.
**Please note that Supplemental Seminars are not a part of the conference registration and must be purchased at an additional cost**