--- title: Ag Seminar description: FCS Financial offers complimentary educational seminars for farmers, ranchers and rural landowners to assist them in making productive financial decisions. image: https://info.myfcsfinancial.com/hubfs/FarmMom-213799-edited.jpg --- [![FCS Financial Logo](https://info.myfcsfinancial.com/hubfs/FCS_Financial_June2018%20/img/fcs-logo.png)](https://www.myfcsfinancial.com/) (855) 507-2276 Mon  - Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm [Find Your Location](https://www.myfcsfinancial.com/locations) [My Access Plus Secure Login ](https://mysite.myfcsfinancial.com/en/Login/EnterUsername.aspx) Search QUICK LINKS [Careers](https://www.myfcsfinancial.com/about-us/careers) [Scholarships](https://www.myfcsfinancial.com/about-us/scholarships) [Our Leadership](https://www.myfcsfinancial.com/people) [News & Events](https://www.myfcsfinancial.com/news) [Ag Youth Program](https://myfcsfinancial.com/about-us/special-programs/ag-youth-program) [Register for Email Alerts](https://www.myfcsfinancial.com/tools-resources/hubspot-signup) [Contact Us](https://www.myfcsfinancial.com/contact-us) [FAQs](https://www.myfcsfinancial.com/faqs) # 2024 Ag Seminar ###### Join us for a Day of Learning and Networking Tuesday, February 13 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Cooper's Ridge Event Center [24991 MO-98 Boonville, MO 65233](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DpLfRAhrJRLjMt2A7) Farmers, producers, ranchers and rural landowners should attend the Ag Seminar to hear about what's coming up for agriculture in 2024. Speakers include Dr. Joe Outlaw, from Texas A&M, who will provide an Ag Outlook and Farm Bill Update; producers and industry experts who will discuss strategies for agriculture finance; and Brook Starks, Legacy Legal, will discuss how to have a family meeting to discuss succession planning as well as provide tips for success. You can see the [full agenda here](https://info.myfcsfinancial.com/hubfs/Ag_Seminars/2024%20Ag%20Seminar%20North%20Event%20Agenda.pdf). FCS Financial is offering this as a complimentary seminar, seating is limited and advance reservations are required by January 30. Complete the registration form on the right. ###### Speakers Dr. Joe Outlaw, Texas A & M University ![Joe Outlaw Photo-web](https://info.myfcsfinancial.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Joe%20Outlaw%20Photo-web.jpg?width=250&height=300&name=Joe%20Outlaw%20Photo-web.jpg)Dr. Joe Outlaw is a Regents Fellow, Professor and Extension Economist in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University.  He also serves as the Co-Director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University.  In this role, Dr. Outlaw frequently interacts with members of Congress and key agricultural committee staff, as well as stakeholders, to provide feedback on the likely consequences of agricultural policy changes.  His extension education and applied research activities are focused on assessing the impacts of commodity programs, crop insurance, renewable energy, and climate change legislation on U.S. agricultural operations.     Brooke Didier Starks, Legacy Legal ![Brooke Starks-web](https://info.myfcsfinancial.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brooke%20Starks-web.jpg?width=250&height=300&name=Brooke%20Starks-web.jpg)Brooke Didier Starks’ professional life finds her discussing death, taxes, and family dynamics on the daily, which could sound depressing if a person didn’t know what a humbling opportunity it is to get a glimpse behind the curtain of people’s true lives. She’s the lead attorney at Legacy Legal, an estate planning and administration boutique she founded in 2022 after spending 21 years with a larger 35-attorney firm. Brooke lives in rural east-central Illinois, just outside of Champaign, home to the University of Illinois, with her husband, Lee, two teens, Mikane and Reese, pup, barn cats and a flock of chickens.     ## Registration is Closed If you would like more information or to be put on a waiting list, contact [marketing@myfcsfinancial.com](mailto:marketing@myfcsfinancial.com). 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