2023 Farm Show Keynote Presentations

Tuesday

ESG and the Carbon Markets //

Bryan Stanek, Compeer Financial

10 am

Presentation will focus on the genesis of the carbon markets. It will take a journey to where it began and the impact of ESG on agriculture. Several embedded topics are carbon market exchanges, USDA Climate Smart Programs, and some of the resulting geopolitics.

Estate Planning and How to Effectively Implement It // 1

pm

Panel of professionals including Keith Olander with AgCentric-Minnesota State Farm Business Management; Bethany Cross with Rinke Noonan; and Mike Grage with Schlenner Wenner

Best practices in estate planning from the perspective of a financial planner, attorney, and CPA.

Wednesday

Cyber Security –Protecting the Farm // 10

am

Andrew Geil, Compeer Financial

Agricultural operations face threats and challenges everyday. Weather, markets, costs and supply chain issues challenge agri-businesses. But what happens when cyber criminals get involved in any one of those processes? This presentation will review the current landscape of cyber risks, and more importantly, how to protect your operation.

Sustainable Farming Practices // 1 pm

Grant & Dawn Breikreutz, owners of Stoney Creek Farms and 2016 Environmental Stewardship Award winners

Presenters and topics are subject to change. For the most current information visit CentralMNFarmShow.com