PIQUA, Ohio — Apple Farm Service, Brookside Laboratories, and Edison State Community College will host a special Farm Forum event at Edison State Community College on Dec. 19. The forum will bring together industry experts to discuss a wide range of topics important to today’s farmers, providing valuable insights for improving farm operations, boosting profitability, and navigating new industry trends.

Registration for the event will begin at 8 a.m., with sessions running throughout the day. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose three of the expert-led presentations to attend, followed by a closing Q&A panel. This event will finish at 2:30 with lunch included.

The day’s sessions will cover a variety of key topics:

Cover Crops & Carbon Credits – Presented by Michael Watercutter, Mercer Landmark

Reducing Fertilizer Costs, Soil Health & Drones – Presented by Luke Baker, Brookside Inc., and Brad Baker, Apple Farm Service

Legacy Planning on the Farm – Presented by Ted Gudorf, Gudorf Law Group

The Economic State of the Farm – Presented by Bruce Clevenger, OSU Extension Specialist for Farm Business Analysis

H2Ohio & ODA Programs – Terry Mescher, ODA

The event will conclude with a Q&A session where attendees can engage with the speakers to ask questions and discuss the day’s presentations.

Whether you’re looking to reduce input costs, improve soil health, or ensure your farm’s financial future, this event will offer something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from some of the most respected voices in the agricultural industry.

Schedule of Events *Tentative to Change

8-9 a.m.: Registration & Light Breakfast

9-9:30 a.m.: Opening Remarks

9:45-10:30 a.m.: Session 1

10:45-11:30 a.m.: Session 2

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Lunch & Presentations

12:45-1:30 p.m.: Session 3

1:45-2:30 p.m.: Closing Panel Discussions

For more information, visit https://applefarmservice.com/events/farm-forum-event/.