2027 AG Engage: Farm Finance Forum

Huth Thompson LLP Accounting Firm brings extensive experience in agricultural accounting, tax planning, and financial management for farm businesses. Working closely with Indiana farm families and agricultural enterprises, Huth Thompson professionals provide guidance on farm recordkeeping, tax strategies, business structure, profitability analysis, and succession planning. Their practical experience helping producers navigate financial and operational challenges offers valuable insights for farmers looking to strengthen the financial health of their operations.

Dr. Joana Colussi is a Research Assistant Professor in Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics and a member of the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture. Her research and Extension work focus on agribusiness management, crop markets, technology adoption, and international agriculture, with particular expertise in South American grain markets. Before joining Purdue, she served at the University of Illinois and spent more than a decade as an award-winning agricultural journalist in Brazil.

Emily McNiff serves as the Industry Affairs Communications Senior Project Manager for the Indiana Soybean Alliance, Indiana Corn Growers Association, and Indiana Corn Marketing Council. She leads strategic communications, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement efforts, helping connect Indiana farmers, industry leaders, and policymakers on issues impacting agriculture. McNiff brings more than a decade of experience in communications, advocacy, event management, and agricultural policy.

Megan Bourns is the Soil Fertility Extension Specialist in Purdue Agronomy and Research Director for Purdue On The Farm. Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, she earned BSc and MSc degrees from the University of Manitoba, completed a PhD in Agronomy at Kansas State University, and held a postdoctoral position with the University of Arkansas. Her research and extension experience spans soil fertility, nutrient management, and farmer-driven agronomic research conducted across diverse field environments.

Scott Linneweber is an attorney and shareholder with Eagle & Fein, P.C., where he focuses on estate planning, business succession planning, elder law, and wealth transfer strategies. He works extensively with Indiana farm families and agricultural businesses on succession planning, transition strategies, and preserving family farmland across generations. A former attorney with Indiana's Family and Social Services Administration, he brings a unique blend of legal, regulatory, and practical experience to helping farm families navigate complex transition and legacy planning decisions.