Northwest Farm Credit Services is offering an Ag Outlook Conference at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Billings. These one-day, in-person event features national-level experts who provide insights into the trends affecting agriculture and your business.
Agenda:
9 a.m. Welcome and Opening Comments
Politics and Trade - Peter Zeihan
Weather Outlook - Eric Snodgrass
Noon Lunch
Insights on Consumer Trends - Mike Lee
3 p.m. Conclusion
Dress is business casual (jeans are fine).
Featured Presentations
Peter Zeihan – Politics and Trade Understand how global geopolitics affect the outlook for U.S. agriculture in a rapidly changing world, including the influence of global trade dynamics on commodity markets.
Eric Snodgrass – Planning for Weather Get the near- and long-term regional, national and global weather forecast, with a focus on agriculture-specific trends that could help or hinder your operation.
Mike Lee – Insights on Customer Trends Gain insights into consumer trends driving ag markets today and into the future. Mike will explore the future of food, the 21st-century eater and specific skills ag businesses will need to thrive in a rapidly changing consumer environment.
Contact the Business Management Center 866.552.9193 | bmc@northwestfcs.com