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What is FARMCON?
FARMCON is an opportunity for you to connect with like-minded movers and shakers in the ag sector. These are people who have felt the ground crumbling beneath their feet and lived to tell the tale. It’s is an event for learning, working, and some play too. It’s not for everyone though – we’re looking for those ready and willing to take themselves and their businesses to the next level in 2020. It’s a series of hands-on workshops that will encourage you to push the limits of your creativity, discipline, and potential for success.
Most importantly, FARMCON doesn’t end when the conference is over. We are working to build a network of creative-minded people that love rural America and what it stands for, and people that are willing to fight to keep it alive. We aim to give you something you can take home to your team, to help arm you with the tools to needed to create a growing and thriving modern business.Together we can make a difference!
It will change your perspective!
Is FARMCON for me?
FARMCON is for owners, founders, partners, and entrepreneurs that are willing and open minded enough to look at new ideas and new practices. It is not for everyone, though. It is not for those who want to be told what to do, or for those not open to change. If you are looking for someone to make you feel good about what you are currently doing or your current business practices, this is not your conference. This is for those individuals who can’t find people in their offices or back home that will challenge their perspectives or current beliefs. This is for the leaders, the movers, the shakers, the difference makers… Those who have always dared to see things differently. The ones who follow a vision. You value the things that actually matter – family & lifestyle. While others are distracted by the NEW changes, you focus on the significance and excitement of a whole new perspective. Together we can change things!
Relentless optimism is what has always moved our farming families forward. So here’s to those who keep seeing things differently and keep trusting that there is going to be another way. We simply want to help those who want to lead and see the reason to fight for rural America. You are the difference between the world of agriculture as it was and the better place it will be. You are the one that helps push the world forward. We need people like you, agriculture needs people like you, rural America needs people like you.
If you believe you are one of those men or women, we are honored to have you on our team and look forward to seeing you in Kansas City this January. Come ready to work and leave ready to make a difference!
The Main Event
Featured Speakers

Paul De Gelder,
Shark attack survivor featured on Shark Week in 2014, 2015, & 2016, Navy Clearance Diver, Army Paratrooper, author of “No Time for Fear: How a shark attack survivor beat the odds,” and motivational speaker at venues in front of thousands around the world from the United Nations to the US Navy and Anzac Day Military celebrations.


Dayton Moore, GM
General Manager of the Kansas City Royals, 2015 World Series Champion, and author of “More Than a Season: Building a Championship Culture.” In addition, Moore worked under John Schuerholz in the Atlanta Braves organization, winning two World Series.


David Rendall,
Author of four books including “The Freak Factor” featured on TED Talk. During the last 15 years, some of David’s clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons.

Rand Stagen, Man.Dir.
(VIP Only) – Managing Director of the Stagen Leadership Academy. Prior to founding Stagen, Rand was President of Presido Media Group. He’s also a former Chapter President of Young Entrepreneur’s Organization and a past Chairman / current board member of Conscious Capitalism Inc., a national non-profit organization.

Kevin Van Trump, CEO
CEO, Farm Direction, Angel Investor, Trader, Corp. Coach, and author of The Van Trump Report. Helps investors and Ag professionals better execute by making more informed decisions.

Mary Shelman, Fmr. Director
Mary Shelman is the founder at the Mary Shelman Group and Advisory Board Member at Village Capital. In addition, she was the director of the Agribusiness Program at the Havard Business School for 12 years. She also serves as a Board of Director at Stiftung Furst Liechtenstein, Chairman of the Board at RiceTec Inc, Chairman of the Board at Fractual Antenna Systems, President of the Board at English at Large, President of International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, and an Advisory Board member at Crop Enhancement Inc.

Andy Bailey, Petra Coach
(VIP Only) – Certified Petra Coach and serial entrepreneur who spends the majority of his time coaching other entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and teams grow dynamic businesses that focus on: people, planning, processes, and profit.
Guest Panelists

Soren Schroder former CEO, Bunge

Carter Williams, CEO

Greg Beck, SVP

Andy Daniels, CEO

Steve Barr

David Perry, CEO

Glen Smith, CEO

Travis Potter, Founder

Michele Lee Sparks

Doug Roose, VP

Tim Close, CEO

Jason Tatge, CEO

Steven Maulberger

Tom Willis, CEO

Natalie DiNicola

Gaylon Lawrence

Barrett Ersek, CEO

Matt Crisp, CEO

Mike Mock, CEO

Charles Baron, VP

Matt Bennett, CEO

Mary Heffernan, CEO

Howard Getson, CEO

Jay Felton, Partner

Darwin Melnyk, CTO

David Farley, CEO

Chris Masters, CEO

Kellee James, CEO

Tom Williamson, CEO

Polly Ruhland, CEO

Rod Hebrink, CEO

Attend The Event
$499 General Admission
January 15th:
- Registration and Swag Bag Gift
- Networking Cocktail Event
January 16th:
- Early-Bird Breakfast
- FARMCON full morning package
- Lunch
- FARMCON full afternoon package
- Afternoon Refreshments
- Group Photo (all attendees) “The Difference Makers”
General Admission
$799 Executive VIP Pass
January 15th:
- VIP Registration and VIP Swag Bag Gift
- VIP Special Sessions
- Networking Cocktail Event
- VIP Salon Dinner ( +1 Guest )
January 16th:
- Early-Bird Breakfast
- FARMCON full morning package
- Lunch
- FARMCON full afternoon package
- Afternoon Refreshments
- VIP Post Conference
- Group Photo (all attendees) “The Difference Makers”