2022 FARMFEST EDUCATIONAL FORUMS

Wick Buildings Forum Center, FARMFEST Site, Gilfillan, MN

Tuesday, August 2
8:30-9:20 “Market Disruptors in 2022”, presented by Kent Beadle, CHS Hedging

9:30-10:20 "First District Congressional Forum on Ag and Rural Issues”

Moderator: Jerry Groskruetz, Farm Director, KDHL Radio
Candidates Participating: * Brad Finstad (R)
* Jeff Ettinger (D)
* Richard Reisdorf (LMN)
* Jeremy Munson (R)
* James Rainwater (D)
Ag Leader Panel: * John Anderson, President, MN Pork Producers Assn.
* Wes Beck, Vice President, GreenSeam
* Caitlin Keck, Young Farmer & Rancher Chair, MN Farm Bureau
* Lucas Sjostrom, Executive Director, MN Milk Producers Assn.

10:30-11:50 "Congressional Candidates Forum on Ag and Rural Issues"

Moderator: Mark Dorenkamp, MN Anchor, Brownfield Ag News
Candidates Participating: * Congresswoman Angie Craig (D), (Second)
(Congressional District) * Tyler Kistner (R), (Second)
* Paula Overby (LMN) (Second)
* Congressman Tom Emmer (R), (Sixth)
* Jeanne Hendricks (D), (Sixth)
* Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R), (Seventh)
* Jill Abahsain (D), (Seventh)
* Travis “Bull” Johnson (LMN) (Seventh)
* Congressman Pete Stauber (R), (Eighth)
* Jen Schultz (D), (Eighth)
* John Munter (D) (Eighth)
Ag Leader Panel: * Bob Worth, President, MN Soybean Growers Assn.
* Bryan Biegler, President, MN Corn Gowers Assn.
* Carolyn Olson, Vice President, MN Farm Bureau
* Grant Breitkruetz, President, Mn State Cattleman’s Assn.
* Melisa Goss, Ag Reporter, Tri-State Neighbor
12:00-1:00 Linder Farm Network Noon Show

1:15-2:45 “The “Must-Haves” in the Next Farm Bill”

Moderator: Don Wick, Farm Director, Red River Farm Network
Panel Members:
• Scott VanderWal, Vice President, American Farm Bureau Federation
• Rob Larew, President, National Farmers Union
• Don Schiefelbein, President, National Cattleman’s Beef Assn.
• Terry Wolters, President, National Pork Producers Council
• Tom Haag, First Vice President, National Corn Growers Assn.
• George Goblish, Executive Board, American Soybean Assn.
• Ian Cunningham, 2nd Vice President, National Assn. of Conservation Districts

2:45-3:45 “Changing Hands: Practical Tips in Farm Estate and Succession Planning”
presented by Erin Herbold-Swalwell, Farm Bureau Financial Services
 Wednesday, August 3
8:00-10:00 “Minnesota Farm Bureau Breakfast”

8:20-10:00 Farm Bureau Ag Outlook Forum

Moderated by Kent Thiesse, Farmfest Educational Forum Coordinator
Welcome by Dan Glessing, MN Farm Bureau President
Presenters: * Mark Schultz, Marketing Analyst, Northstar Commodity
* Bernt Nelson, Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation
* Dave Nicolai, Crop Specialist, University of MN Extension
* Coutney Briggs, Sr. Director of Govt. Affairs, American Farm Bureau Fed.
* RJ Layher, Director of Government Affairs, American Farm Bureau Federation
* Dan Lemke, Ag Weather Specialist, Linder Farm Network.

10:30-11:50 "Minnesota Governor Candidates Forum"

Moderator: Blois Olson, WCCO Political Analyst
Candidates Participating: * Governor Tim Walz, DFL
* Dr. Scott Jensen, Republican
Ag Leader Panel: * Dan Glessing, President, MN Farm Bureau
* Gary Wertish, President, MN Farmers Union
* Lori Stevermer, Vice President, National Pork Producers Council
* Rod Hebrink, Chairman, MN AgriGrowth
* Natalie Beckendorf, State FFA Vice President

12:00-1:00 Linder Farm Network Noon Show

1:15-2:45 “Getting the Most from Federal Ag Programs”

Moderator : Jerry Groskruetz, Farm Director, KDHL Radio
Panel Members:
• Whitney Place, MN State Director, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)
• Colleen Landkamer, MN State Director, USDA Rural Development
• Troy Daniell, MN State Conservationist, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
• Pam Stahlke, Regional Director, USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA)
• Dan Loftus, MN State Statistician, National Ag Statistics Service (NASS)
• Stephan Schaefbauer, Area Veterinarian in Charge, USDA APHIS

2:45-3:45 “Farm Transition Planning: Where to Start and How to Keep Momentum Going”
presented by Andrew Zenk, Ag Country Farm Credit Services

Thursday, August 4
8:00-10:30 “U of M Manure Applicator Certification Program"

10:45-11:50 “Farmfest Women’s Forum"

Keynote Speaker --- Michelle Miller, the “Farm Babe”
Announcement of the Farmfest “Ag Woman of the Year”

12:00-1:00 Linder Farm Network Noon Show

1:15-2:45 “Farm Family Of The Year” Recognition Program

Sponsored by the University of Minnesota and Farmfest
SPECIAL LIVESTOCK FORUMS AT FARMFEST
in the Livestock Tent (at the north end of the Farmfest site)

• Tuesday, August 2, 12:00 Noon

“Viewing the Livestock Industry from a National Perspective”
Don Schiefelbein, President, National Cattleman’s Beef Assn.
Terry Wolters, President, National Pork Producers Council

• Wednesday, August 3, 12:00 Noon

“The Economics and Big Policy Issues of Today’s Livestock Industry”
Bernt Nelson, Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation
RJ Layher, Director of Government Affairs, American Farm Bureau Federation

• Thursday, August 4, 12:00 Noon

“Beef Means Business for Retail, Foodservice and Consumers”
Royalee Rhodes, Director of Industry Relations, MN Beef Council

Forum Coordinator -- Kent Thiesse (507) 381-7960

Email --- kent.thiesse@minnstarbank.com