FREE Seminars

2018 Farm Show Seminar Schedule

Day 1: Tuesday, February 27th  

 Session 1: 10:30- 11:45 a.m.

• Carrying the Load: Is your equipment fit for the road?

• Dave Busse, commercial motor vehicle officer with the Minnesota State Patrol will provide the latest rules and regulations on roadside inspections, load securement, transporting hazardous materials, road safety with farm equipment, federal farm exemptions and state statutes, and common paperwork and equipment violations.

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• Session 2: 1:30-2:45 p.m.

• • Water Quality/Buffer Zone Panel

  • This panel will represent the legal side, the farmer’s point of view, and the government agencies.

  • On the panel will be: Gary Leistico and/or Jayne Esch Rinke Noonan Law firm, Warren Formo Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center,  Tom Gile Buffer & Soil Loss coordinator, BWSR

  • Moderated by Andy Noble, chair of the Central MN Farm Show committee

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Day 2: Wednesday, February 28^th
Session 1: 10:30- 11:45 a.m.
Session 2: 1:30-2:45 p.m. (repeat)
 

• Market Trends on Equipment- Looking Forward

  • Scott Steffes, Steffes Group, Inc. is a nationally recognized leader in the auction industry, engaged in the business of marketing farm equipment, construction equipment, industrial equipment and real estate at public auction.  Their connection with the agri business world gives them unique insight to what market trends are and where they are headed.

Day 3: Thursday, March 1st 
 Estate Planning Part 1: 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Estate Planning Part 2: 1:30-3 p.m.
 

• Planning Your Legacy

  • Cathy Olson, senior business analyst, Compeer Financial; David Bau, University of Minnesota Extension Educator; Brian J. Schoenborn, attorney, Stinson Leonard Street; present key steps, tax strategies, and insights on developing and implementing a successful farm transition plan.

 Support the Farm Show -  be a Sponsor

The Central Minnesota Farm show is a three day show that draws vendors and visitors from all over Minnesota and neighboring states. If having a booth in the sold out show doesn't fit your marketing needs, consider a sponsorship to align your business with this show featuring American farmers and boasting 3500+ attendees.

CLICK HERE (link activated in June 2017) to download the printable sponsorship pdf
or click on the button for online sponsorship registration.