2027 Executive Business Conference · Jan 20–22, 2027 · Hollywood Beach, FL — registration opens Sept 8

Speaking

We speak from experience, with practical applications, and an approach that resonates with ag producers and business owners.

The Speakers

Chris Barron — Lead Consultant

Chris Barron

30 years of business consulting, transition planning, collaborative farming, peer groups, and farm management.

Shay Foulk — Consultant

Shay Foulk

Strategic consultant focused on farm transition, strategic growth, and farm profit management.

Formats

  • Keynote
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Half Day
  • Full Day
  • Multi-Day

Every talk is tailored to your audience and your event — no canned deck twice.

Keynote Topics

  1. Planning for Profit in the Year Ahead

    Every year is unique — the keys to making this one profitable.

  2. Working “On” vs. “In” Your Business

    Focus on what needs done — not just what needs done right now.

  3. Transition Planning 101

    Where to start, what you need to know, and what to avoid.

  4. Cost of Production Basics

    How simple, repeatable management tools sharpen marketing and business decisions.

  5. Team Health and Communications

    Communicating effectively is hard — here's what actually works.

  6. Planning for Years of Losing Money

    Holding your vision and strategy together through the lean years.

  7. Equipment Management of the Future

    An approach to equipment economics you won't hear anywhere else.

  8. Key Farm Business Decision-Making

    How to handle the big challenges when they arrive.

  9. Peer Groups and Their Powerful Impact

    How peer influence and honest feedback elevate an operation.

  10. Professionalize Your Farm

    What it takes to get to the next level.

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