FARMER2FARMER VII RECAP
Feb. 24-26, 2026
FARMER2FARMER VII: Farm For Your Life was about farming like your life depends on it - taking control, adapting, managing, and thriving in a rapidly changing world. Hundreds of leading farmers joined us for a 3-day, hands-on experience designed to sharpen their edge. We dove into performance psychology, leadership and expert training sessions; explored new business opportunities and partnerships; and connected with the most innovative minds in agriculture. All focused on one goal: helping your family farm increase its profit potential for the long term.
Keynote Speakers
Chris Voss
Former FBI Lead International Kidnapping Negotiator and Author of Never Split the Difference: Negotiating Like Your Life
Depended on It
Chris brings decades of real-world experience in international crisis and high-stakes negotiation. Before founding his renowned consulting and training firm, he served as the FBI’s lead international kidnapping negotiator and represented the Bureau on the National Security Council’s Hostage Working Group.
Molly Bloom
Subject of the Oscar-nominated film Molly’s Game, Bestselling Author, U.S. Ski Team Alum, and Host of Award-Winning Podcast “Torched”
Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, podcast host, and bestselling author. She rose to prominence with her memoir Molly’s Game, later adapted into an Oscar-nominated film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin.
Recognized by Fortune as one of the Most Powerful Women, Molly’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, reinvention, and overcoming extraordinary setbacks.
David Friedberg
David Friedberg is CEO of Ohalo, an agriculture biotechnology company delivering farmers unprecedented improvements in productivity through its Boosted Breeding™ platform.
Ohalo was founded inside The Production Board, David's investment holding company. Previously, David was founder and CEO of The Climate Corporation, the world’s leading digital agronomy platform, used by farmers across 200+ million acres worldwide. Monsanto acquired The Climate Corporation in 2013. Earlier in his career, David held senior roles at Google. David is also one of the co-hosts on the All-In podcast, the popular weekly show that aims to have the world's most important conversations across business, tech, politics, and social issues.
Event Highlights
Grain Marketing & Basis Bootcamp with Agris Academy
Livestock Training Bootcamp
AI Training
"Shark Tank for Farmers"
Educational Sessions & Exhibitors
FBN Crop Marketing and Agris Academy hosted a half-day grain marketing bootcamp. It was a phenomenal training and education session on CM strategies, FBN tools & programs, and mastering basis.
FBN Livestock hosted a half-day animal health and nutrition bootcamp.
The FBN Data Science team hosted two dedicated AI sessions: a practical "how to use AI on your farm" session and an "AI & Data Science in Ag" overview. This has always been one of the most popular sessions at Farmer2Farmer.
FBN's Startup Pitch Competition! This event was a live pitch session on the main stage with 5 innovative startup companies. Farmers had the opportunity to vote and select the winner.
We hosted special partners—including Huma, Meristem Crop Performance, Elanco Animal Health, Ridley Feed, Seitec Seed, Greeneye Technology and more—who will led dedicated educational sessions, technical clinics, and interactive tradeshow exhibits.
