Saturday, January 18, 1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Meredith Nunnikhoven, Barnswallow Flowers
Heath & Shea Greiner, Apple Blossom Farms
Ryan Steinfeldt (Facilitator), Director of Field Service, IFBF
Join a panel of forward-thinking farmers who have successfully expanded their operations by creating and selling value-added products. They will discuss their journeys, from initial concept to market launch, and share insights on overcoming challenges, marketing strategies, and maintaining product quality. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to explore value-added opportunities in their own farming businesses.
Vance Glaser, CPA, Chief Financial Officer & Deputy Tax Director, Principal, LattaHarris
Dive deeper into the intricacies of tax management tailored for seasoned farmers and agricultural business owners. This advanced breakout session will explore sophisticated tax planning techniques, including leveraging tax credits, optimizing depreciation schedules, and navigating complex tax regulations. Participants will also gain insights into strategic financial planning and advanced record-keeping practices to maximize tax efficiency and ensure compliance. Join us to elevate your tax management skills and secure your agricultural enterprise's financial future.
This session will explore the key trends and factors shaping the future of agricultural markets, providing insights into what to expect in 2025 and beyond. Experts will discuss emerging technologies, global economic shifts, and policy changes that could impact market dynamics. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge to help them navigate and capitalize on upcoming opportunities in the agricultural sector.
Examine the effects of carbon policies on farm operations, focusing on the practical implications for farmers. This session will discuss how regulatory changes influence farming practices, costs, and overall productivity.
Take your financial management skills to the next level with this advanced session on optimizing your farm balance sheet. Dive deeper into sophisticated techniques for asset valuation, strategic liability management, and enhancing equity. Learn how to leverage financial ratios and performance metrics to make data-driven decisions that boost your farm's profitability and sustainability.
Molly Dolch, Adair County
Lillie Beringer-Crock, Beringer Family Farms, Jones County
Lane Eads (Facilitator), Regional Manager, IFBF
Join a panel of farmers who have successfully transitioned to selling their products directly to consumers. They will share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for building a direct-to-consumer business model. Attendees will learn practical tips on marketing, customer engagement, and maintaining product quality to thrive in this growing market segment.
Join to learn essential techniques for safely canning and preserving your homegrown produce. Discover seasonal recipes and sustainable practices that will help you enjoy the flavors of your garden year-round. Bring your questions for an interactive Q&A session, and leave inspired to take your canning skills to the next level!
Explore effective strategies for weaning cattle and retaining ownership to maximize your profits. This session will cover best practices, management techniques, and economic benefits to help you achieve greater returns on your cattle operation.
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1. Adding Value: Farmers Share their Success Stories with Value-Added Products
Sara Holton, Holton HomesteadMeredith Nunnikhoven, Barnswallow Flowers
Heath & Shea Greiner, Apple Blossom Farms
Ryan Steinfeldt (Facilitator), Director of Field Service, IFBF
Join a panel of forward-thinking farmers who have successfully expanded their operations by creating and selling value-added products. They will discuss their journeys, from initial concept to market launch, and share insights on overcoming challenges, marketing strategies, and maintaining product quality. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to explore value-added opportunities in their own farming businesses.
2. Advanced Tax Strategies for Agricultural Enterprises
Levi Stockdale, CPA, Deputy Tax Leader, LattaHarrisVance Glaser, CPA, Chief Financial Officer & Deputy Tax Director, Principal, LattaHarris
Dive deeper into the intricacies of tax management tailored for seasoned farmers and agricultural business owners. This advanced breakout session will explore sophisticated tax planning techniques, including leveraging tax credits, optimizing depreciation schedules, and navigating complex tax regulations. Participants will also gain insights into strategic financial planning and advanced record-keeping practices to maximize tax efficiency and ensure compliance. Join us to elevate your tax management skills and secure your agricultural enterprise's financial future.
3. Ag Market Outlook
Chad Hart, Department of Economics Professor, Iowa State UniversityThis session will explore the key trends and factors shaping the future of agricultural markets, providing insights into what to expect in 2025 and beyond. Experts will discuss emerging technologies, global economic shifts, and policy changes that could impact market dynamics. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge to help them navigate and capitalize on upcoming opportunities in the agricultural sector.
4. Navigating 45Z and Carbon Policies: Impacts on Your Farm's Revenue
Mitchell Hora, Founder/CEO, ContinuumAgExamine the effects of carbon policies on farm operations, focusing on the practical implications for farmers. This session will discuss how regulatory changes influence farming practices, costs, and overall productivity.
5. Farm Financial Foundations: Understanding your Balance Sheet
Nate Gebel, YBS Relationship Officer, Farm Credit Services of AmericaTake your financial management skills to the next level with this advanced session on optimizing your farm balance sheet. Dive deeper into sophisticated techniques for asset valuation, strategic liability management, and enhancing equity. Learn how to leverage financial ratios and performance metrics to make data-driven decisions that boost your farm's profitability and sustainability.
6. Farm to Table: Insights from Farmers Selling Meat Direct to Consumers (Repeated)
Emily Shivers, Shivers Farms, Polk CountyMolly Dolch, Adair County
Lillie Beringer-Crock, Beringer Family Farms, Jones County
Lane Eads (Facilitator), Regional Manager, IFBF
Join a panel of farmers who have successfully transitioned to selling their products directly to consumers. They will share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for building a direct-to-consumer business model. Attendees will learn practical tips on marketing, customer engagement, and maintaining product quality to thrive in this growing market segment.
7. From the Garden to the Larder: Introduction to Preserving the Harvest
RuthAnn Zimmerman, Homesteading with the ZimmermansJoin to learn essential techniques for safely canning and preserving your homegrown produce. Discover seasonal recipes and sustainable practices that will help you enjoy the flavors of your garden year-round. Bring your questions for an interactive Q&A session, and leave inspired to take your canning skills to the next level!
8.Maximizing Profits: Strategies for Weaning Cattle and Retained Ownership
Dan Thomson, PhD, DVM, Veterinarian, Production Animal ConsultationExplore effective strategies for weaning cattle and retaining ownership to maximize your profits. This session will cover best practices, management techniques, and economic benefits to help you achieve greater returns on your cattle operation.
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