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Kokomo Location: January 27, 2026
Bloomington Location: January 28, 2026
Farm Shield: Protecting Your Legacy from Life's Uncertainties is a comprehensive risk management education program designed to help Indiana farmers and their families safeguard their operations against key risks, often referred to as the "7 D's": death, division, debt, disagreement, dysfunction, disaster, and disability. This conference prioritizes essential areas of risk, including succession planning, financial analysis, farm stress, disability, and farm emergency planning are being delivered in two locations.
Keynote Speaker Jolene Brown
There is a Better Way!
Navigating the Succession and Transition of Your Family Business
Do you really want your business to continue? If so, you’ve important work to do, starting now. In this upbeat, eye-opening keynote we’ll learn ten valuable lessons from farmers who are creating successful legacy businesses. With lots of insight and real-life stories, you’ll understand that transition does not have be a painful, dreaded process, but one that brings peace of mind, assurance of business, clarity for family, and renewed motivation to make a good business even better.
Conference Agenda
General Session
- Keynote Speaker Jolene Brown
- Risk Assessment Worksheet
- Code Red
Morning Breakout Session: choose between
- Disagreement & Dysfunction
- Disaster & Disability
Lunch
Afternoon Breakout Session: choose between
- Estate & Succession Planning
- Division & Debt
Closing Session
- Breakout Speaker Panel
- Closing Keynote Speaker Jolene Brown
- Conference Wrap Up and Evaluation
Break Out Sessions
During the conference, we will offer two opportunities to participate in breakout sessions. Participants will select which session they would like to attend. More information about each session is listed below.Registration Information
January 27, 2026 Kokomo
The Venue at Brookestone
1201 W. Alto Road, Kokomo, IN
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January 28, 2026 Bloomington
Monroe Convention Center
302 S. College Ave., Bloomington, IN
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This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2024-70027-42470
