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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

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CORE 4:

Hear the tricks and traits that separate some of the wealthiest and most successful business leaders, traders, producers, and investors in America. This session will leave you with many important life and business hacks. This is a session you do not want to miss!
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Building a Legacy:

You will view your business differently after taking a deep-dive with some of the nations top CEO’s and executives. Learn first hand tips and strategies for reducing customer acquisition costs, ways to help slow and prevent customer attrition, how to navigate around the hidden pitfalls associated with scaling a business, better understanding your target market and location on the customer continuum.
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De-Commoditize Your Way to Growth:

With profit margins shrinking, many ag businesses and farms are being forced to think about alternative solutions and revenue streams. You will hear first-hand from producers and professionals who are making it happen while going directly to companies like Whole Foods, Chipotle, McDonald’s, Walmart, etc…
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NEW Ways to Sell in
an Aging Ag Space:

Listen to fresh ideas and ways to improve finding new ag clients, breaking through the farm-gate, improved social media skills, and new strategies that help expedite and speed up the ag sales process.
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Market & Investment Discussion:

Hear some of the top investment strategies, trades, and market forecasts for the next 6-12 months from several of our industry’s top traders and investors. Open panel discussion will include talks and conversation about stocks, energy markets, corn, soybeans, wheat, livestock, etc… Favorite investments and strategies for 2020 will be revealed. Questions from the audience are encouraged.
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Automation:

Learn from leaders in the field of automation. Hear directly how they are changing the industry and the way business leaders are having to shift their strategies.

Featured Speakers

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Paul De Gelder,

Shark Attack Survivor

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.

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Dayton Moore, GM

Kansas City Royals

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.

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David Rendall,

Author / Speaker

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.

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Rand Stagen, Man.Dir.

Stagen Leadership Acad.

(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.

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Kevin Van Trump, CEO

Farm Direction

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.

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Mary Shelman, Fmr. Director

Agribusiness at Harvard

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.

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Andy Bailey, Petra Coach

Entrepreneur

(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

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Soren Schroder former CEO, Bunge

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Carter Williams, CEO

iSelect Fund
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Greg Beck, SVP

CGB
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Andy Daniels, CEO

Kronus
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Steve Barr

Ag Investor
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David Perry, CEO

Indigo
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Glen Smith, CEO

Farm Credit Admin.
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Travis Potter, Founder

Tractor Soda
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Michele Lee Sparks

CEO, Optimal Sta.
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Doug Roose, VP

Grain Mktg, ADM
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Tim Close, CEO

AGI
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Jason Tatge, CEO

Farmobile
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Steven Maulberger

Crop Risk Services
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Tom Willis, CEO

Conestoga Energy
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Natalie DiNicola

Pres. DiNicola, LLC
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Gaylon Lawrence

Lawrence Group
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Barrett Ersek, CEO

Holganix
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Matt Crisp, CEO

Benson Hill
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Mike Mock, CEO

Mock Consulting
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Charles Baron, VP

FBN
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Matt Bennett, CEO

AgMarket.Net
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Mary Heffernan, CEO

Five Mary's Farm
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Howard Getson, CEO

Capitalogix
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Jay Felton, Partner

Lathrop Gage, LLP
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Darwin Melnyk, CTO

FarmOp Capital
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David Farley, CEO

Matrix Commodities
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Chris Masters, CEO

Biovante
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Kellee James, CEO

Mercaris
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Tom Williamson, CEO

Trans. Consultants
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Polly Ruhland, CEO

United Soybean BD
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Rod Hebrink, CEO

Compeer Financial

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


FARMCON 2020



$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”

Executive VIP Pass


VIP FARMCON 2020



All under one roof!

KC Marriott Down Town

200 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105

Block Rate $139 Per Night
with ticket purchase

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JANUARY 15-16 KANSAS CITY, MO

Copyright @2019 Farm Direction – All rights reserved.

TERMS

Due to limited seating and the need for an accurate headcount for food, beverage, swag, etc… we request that you cancel at least 30-days prior to the FARMCON event. If you cancel before December 15, 2019 you will receive a full-refund. Sorry no refunds will be issued inside of 30-days. The event will be held regardless of weather conditions. Thank you for your full understanding.

For questions or partnership opportunities,
Contact us here: Todd@farmdirection.com