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2024 Future Legacy Conference Recap

We recap some of the highlights from the 2024 Future Legacy Young and Beginning Farmers Conference.

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Farm Credit of Western Arkansas

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Earlier this week, over 50 attendees from around the state gathered in Little Rock, Arkansas for the Future Legacy Young and Beginning Farmers Conference hosted by Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas.

The conference kicked off with representatives from each of the Farm Credit associations talking about the importance of young and beginning farmers.

Conference Kickoff Brandon Haberer, Farm Credit of Western AR CEO/President, addresses the group.

Throughout the conference, Dr. Dave Kohl, Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech and agriculture industry expert, shared financial planning advice and trends to watch in agriculture.

Dr. Kohl shares his insights. Dr. Kohl shared trends in agriculture and advice on how participants could future-proof their operations.

We were proud to partner with AgHeritage Farm Credit Services and Farm Credit Mid-America to provide this opportunity for young, beginning, and small farmers in Arkansas.

Providing resources and education to those getting started in agriculture is a priority of the Farm Credit System. The Future Legacy Young and Beginning Farmers Conference is a free educational and networking opportunity hosted biennially by Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas.

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