
be extended to two days and held this summer in Nashville, Tenn., at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Tomorrow's Top Producer business conference for farmers 35 and under normally held ahead of Top Producer Seminar-has been expanded to a two-day event and will be held June 16-17 in Nashville, Tenn. In 2015, Top Producer Seminar attracted more than 1,000 attendees, including 720 of the nation's largest producers from 28 states. What's Ahead for Land Values and Rental Rates? -Moderator: Mike Walsten, Editor, LandOwner Newsletter, Panelists: Jim Farrell, Farmers National Company Stephen Kenney, Hancock Agricultural Investment Group RD Schrader, Schrader Real Estate and Auction.The Power of Understanding People-Dave Mitchell, Author of "Live and Learn or Die Stupid!" and Leadership Difference Founder.The Total Quality Experience: Why International Customers Choose U.S.
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Plus, this event allows attendees to network with the country's best producers."Īgenda highlights include presentations from nearly 30 experts, such as: "At the 2016 Top Producer Seminar, we're featuring a diverse group of experts who will provide key insights on risk management, human resources, succession planning, consumer trends and more. "Even in challenging times, business-minded farmers can cash in on opportunities," says Sara Schafer, Top Producer Editor. The 2016 Top Producer Seminar theme, "Cultivate Every Opportunity," will challenge farmer attendees to arm their operation for future successes. The winner will choose either a Steiger Rowtrac or a Magnum Rowtrac from Case IH for 150 hours of use and be enrolled for a year in the Top Producer Executive Network™ peer group program. Judging is based on entrepreneurial originality (50%) financial and business progress (30%) and industry or community leadership (20%).Įach of the finalists receives a trip to attend Top Producer Seminar and four sessions with a CEO coach. Donald and Cheri De Jong of AgriVision and Natural Prairie Dairy, a dairy row crop operation headquartered in Hartley, Texas.Annie Dee of Dee River Ranch, an Aliceville, Ala.-based grain, cattle and timber operation.Ron and Zoey Brooks of Brooks Farm, a dairy and grain operation in Waupaca, Wis.27 during the annual Top Producer of the Year banquet. The winner will be announced Wednesday, Jan. Sponsored by Bayer and Case IH, the Top Producer of the Year contest is in its 17th year. The annual award given by Top Producer magazine recognizes producers whose excellence in business can teach industry peers about value-added ventures, succession plans, overcoming adversity and more. Three accomplished and diverse farming operations will compete for the prestigious Top Producer of the Year award at the 2016 Top Producer Seminar happening Jan. FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2016 TOP PRODUCER OF THE YEAR AWARD
