Farm Forum Event

Apple Farm Service, Brookside Laboratories, and Edison State Community College are excited to announce a special Farm Forum event, taking place at Edison State Community College on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. The forum will bring together industry experts to discuss a wide range of topics important to today’s farmers, providing valuable insights for improving farm operations, boosting profitability, and navigating new industry trends.

Registration for the event will begin at 8:00 AM, with sessions running throughout the day. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose three of the expert-led presentations to attend, followed by a closing Q&A panel. This event will finish at 2:30 with lunch included.

The day’s sessions will cover a variety of key topics:

• • Cover Crops & Carbon Credits – Presented by Michael Watercutter from Mercer Landmark

• • Reducing Fertilizer Costs, Soil Health & Drones – Presented by Luke Baker from Brookside Inc. and Brad Baker from Apple Farm Service

• • Legacy Planning on the Farm – Presented by Ted Gudorf, Gudorf Law Group

• • The Economic State of the Farm – Presented by Bruce Clevenger, OSU Extension Specialist for Farm Business Analysis
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  • H2Ohio & ODA Programs – Terry Mescher, ODA

The event will conclude with a Q&A session where attendees can engage with the speakers to ask questions and discuss the day’s presentations.

Whether you’re looking to reduce input costs, improve soil health, or ensure your farm’s financial future, this event will offer something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from some of the most respected voices in the agricultural industry!

The Date:

Thursday, December 19th. 8am – 2:30PM

Schedule of Events *Tentative to Change

8-9am: Registration & Light Breakfast

9-9:30am: Opening Remarks

9:45 – 10:30am: Session 1

10:45-11:30am: Session 2

11:30-12:30pm: Lunch & Presentations

12:45 – 1:30: Session 3

1:45-2:30: Closing Panel Discussions

Whether you’re looking to reduce input costs, improve soil health, or ensure your farm’s financial future, this event will offer something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from some of the most respected voices in the agricultural industry!

The Location

Edison State Community College – 1973 Edison Dr., Piqua, Ohio 45356

The Farming Forum is completely FREE to anyone. We just ask that you RSVP for a proper seat and food count.