As one of the most successful and longest-running management programs specifically crafted for farmers, the Purdue Top Farmer Conference is a one-day event for agricultural producers and agribusiness professionals looking to navigate the complexities of today's agricultural landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to network with peers and hear from farm management experts and agricultural economists from Purdue, Farm Credit Services of America, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Acres, a land value data analytics company.
Commodity Classic 2024
Overview
The 2024 Commodity Classic was held February 28 – March 2 in Houston, Texas. The Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture presented a Learning Center Session on Thursday, February 29 entitled Positioning Your Farm for Long-Term Success.
The list of risks U.S. farmers face is long, ranging from market volatility and supply chain disruptions to erratic weather. Preparing for it all can be overwhelming and seem impossible at times. Being successful in the long run requires sorting out risks and developing strategies to manage and mitigate them.
Purdue ag economists James Mintert, Michael Langemeier, & Brady Brewer shared ways in which successful farms manage strategic risks. The discussion featured clear-cut ideas on how to better manage strategic risks, making your operation more resilient and better positioned for long-term success. (Slides from the presentation & the recording are now available here!)
Slides + Resources Presented
Agenda
Speakers
Brady Brewer
Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
James Mintert
Director, Center for Commercial Agriculture, and Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
Michael Langemeier
Associate Director, Center for Commercial Agriculture & Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
PROGRAM DATES:
Thursday, February 29, 2024
REGISTRATION:
Visit https://commodityclassic.com/ to learn more on the 2024 program.
LOCATION:
George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas
Is This Program For You?
This is not a Purdue University program, our faculty participated and presented in a Learning Center Session. Please visit the Commodity Classic website for more information or details on this program.
https://commodityclassic.com/
