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

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. 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

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 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.