AgriRoots Conference | 2025
When
October 28 – 29, 2025
Where
Capital Farm Credit Headquarters
College Station, TX
Presentation Downloads
Conference Focus
Foundations in Agribusiness
The AgriRoots conference by Capital Farm Credit is a premier FREE event dedicated to exploring the future of agriculture while honoring its rich heritage. Designed for farmers, ranchers, agribusiness professionals and anyone passionate about rural development, the conference provides valuable insights into industry trends, innovative practices and sustainable solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with experts and peers, gaining knowledge to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in modern agriculture. From understanding market dynamics to adopting new technologies, AgriRoots equips participants with actionable strategies to thrive in an ever-changing agricultural landscape.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Temple Grandin, Ph.D
Breaking Barriers, Building Futures in Agriculture
Dr. Dave Kohl
Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech
Unlocking Farm Profit Potential & Global Ag Economic Update
Codie Archie
Bar 7 Ranch
Forging Your Own Brand: A First-Generation Rancher’s Journey
Erika Archie
Bar 7 Ranch
Forging Your Own Brand: A First-Generation Rancher’s Journey
Agenda
Here’s what’s scheduled for the event.
October 28, 2025
Welcome
1:00 PM
- Allyson Tjoelker, SVP Mission and YBS Lending
Capital Farm Credit - Jeff Norte, CEO
Capital Farm Credit
Breaking Barriers, Building Futures in Agriculture
1:30 PM
- Dr. Temple Grandin, Ph.D
Networking Topic Tables
2:45 PM
Break
4:00 PM
From Field to Fraud: Uncovering Hidden Risks
4:15 PM
Break
5:15 PM
Reception
6:30 PM
October 29, 2025
Breakfast & Emerging Leaders and GROW Recognition
7:00 AM
Unlocking Farm Profit Potential & Global Ag Economic Update
8:00 AM
- Dr. Dave Kohl, Professor Emeritus
Virginia Tech
Break
9:30 AM
Ag Policy Pulse – What’s Changing and What it Means
10:00 AM
- Jenny Mesirow, SVP Government Affairs
Farm Credit Council
Forging Your Own Brand: A First-Generation Rancher’s Journey
11:00 AM
- Codie & Erika Archie
Bar 7 Ranch