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Date(s) - March 29, 2025
8:30 am - 2:00 pm

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For farms of all sizes, ag businesses, farmland owners & rural homeowners

Join us for the Cultivating Strong Futures Conference March 29 at Grand Valley Schools in Orwell, Ohio for a day dedicated to helping farmers, ag business owners, and landowners navigate the ever-changing agricultural landscape. With expert-led breakout sessions, valuable industry insights, and networking opportunities, this event is designed to provide practical knowledge for farms of all sizes.

Whether you’re looking for updates on key issues, strategies to strengthen your operation, or connections with fellow ag professionals, you’ll find it here. Plus, with a Kids’ Ag Adventure Club for ages 4-12, the whole family can be part of the experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow!

Four rounds of four sessions.

Attendees will pick one session from each round. Sessions may be recorded for future reference.

  • Breakfast & Opening Session: Issues Impacting Your Farm, Business, & Community
  • Round 1:
    • Farm Service Agency: Programs, Support & Resources for Your Farm
    • Ag Labor Laws: Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
    • Property Taxes & Farmland: What You Need to Know
    • From Farm to Market: Navigating Regulations for Small-Scale Food Businesses (Farm Bureau Members ONLY Session)
  • Round 2:
    • Crisis Management: Effective Communication & Media Strategies
    • Passing the Torch: Smart Succession & Retirement Planning
    • Farming & Land Use: Navigating Zoning Laws (Farm Bureau Members ONLY Session)
    • Backyard Chickens 101
  • Round 3:
    • Farmer’s Guide to Trucking Regulations (Farm Bureau Members ONLY Session)
    • Understanding Taxes & Business Laws for Small Farms & Businesses
    • Access to Capital-Funding & Programs
    • Soil Health & Fertility
  • Lunch & Disaster Preparedness Roundtable
  • Round 4:
    • Drones in Agriculture: Practical Applications & Legal Considerations
    • Finding the Right Farmer for Your Land: Farmland Leasing (Farm Bureau Members ONLY Session)
    • Enhancing Your Land: Forestry and Conservation for the Future
    • Building Your Brand: Marketing Strategies for Small Farms & Producers

Additional Details:

  • Updates on current issues affecting your farm and business
  • Diverse breakout sessions filled with information from resource professionals
  • Drinks, snacks, breakfast & lunch provided
  • Join or renew your Farm Bureau membership at the conference for a FREE gift

Registration Fees:

  • Farm Bureau Members:
    • $20 per person 
  • Non-Members:
    • $75 per person
    • $140 per couple (must live in the same household; includes a Farm Bureau membership)
  • Kids (ages 4-12): FREE 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MARCH 27

  • Register Online (Convenience fees apply) or scan the QR code below
  • Call 440-426-2195 and pay by credit card (no fees)

 

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