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1201 West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
BREAKFAST
Breakfast available from 7:00 – 8:00 A.M. at the convention center.
WELCOME
Kicking off a great day of shared learning in our favorite industry at 8:00 A.M.
“Preparing for a Future You Can’t Predict”
Jack Uldrich, Agricultural Futurist
Jack Uldrich is a well-recognized global futurist, speaker, and author of 13 books, including award-winning best sellers. His specialization in future trends, emerging technologies, innovation, and change management frequents him as a guest on major media outlets, including CNN, CNBC and National Public Radio, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Wired Magazine and BusinessWeek.
Jack is a former naval intelligence officer and Department of Defense official and served as the Director of the Minnesota Office of Strategic and Long-Range Planning.
“Lessons Learned from the Latest Market Cycle: A Lender’s Perspective”
Chris Ford, VP Corporate Swine Lender
Farm Credit Services of America
Chris Ford works with swine operations across the Farm Credit Services of America, Frontier Farm Credit, and Ag Country Associations’ state territory, and throughout the Midwest ranging in a variety of sizes. Chris’ prior role as a Credit Underwriter also brings real-world credit decision experience.
INDUSTRY HOT TOPICS
A panel of PIPESTONE team members address top-of-mind industry topics.
WRAP-UP
LUNCH
Lunch will be served at 12:00 P.M. at the convention center.