A One-Day Agriculture Conference For Farmers in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 10:00 – 3:00
North Charleston Area Convention Center
Charleston, South Carolina
FarmForward Summit is about helping farmers stay ahead—not just keep up.
Agriculture is changing fast. Markets shift, costs rise, and decisions made today shape the next season and the next generation. The FarmForward Summit brings farmers together to look ahead, share real‑world perspectives, and explore practical strategies to improve productivity and profitability, before challenges force reactive decisions.
FarmForward Summit 2026 Agenda and Breakout Sessions
- 9:30–10:00 | Registration & Networking
- 10:00–10:50 | Welcome + Opening Session:
Evaluating Farm Diversification: Ideas, Numbers, Next Steps
A practical look at diversification ideas, feasibility, and next steps from lender perspectives and fellow farmers
- 11:00–11:45 | Breakout Round 1
Succession & Estate Planning
Nicholas Brown, Brown Law LLC & NC State Extension
Learn practical steps for planning farm transition, protecting assets, and setting up the next generation for success while avoiding common legal and family pitfalls.
Commodity Marketing
Edgar Woods, Palmetto Grain Brokerage
Daniel Brinson, Palmetto Grain Brokerage
Matt Moosbrugger, Palmetto Grain Brokerage
Explore current market trends, how to manage risk and make informed, proactive decisions in volatile markets
Farm Tech Tools that Save Time or Money
Dr. Wesley Porter, UGA Precision Ag & Irrigation Specialist
Lauren Lazaro, UGA Extension Precision Ag Specialist
Rachael Sharp, Sharp & Sharp Farms
Understand practical tech – from optimizing existing equipment and precision equipment upgrades to AI recordkeeping tools that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver real on‑farm value.
- 12:00–12:50 | Networking Lunch
- 1:00–1:45 | Breakout Round 2
Succession & Estate Planning
Nicholas Brown, Brown Law LLC & NC State Extension
Learn practical steps for planning farm transition, protecting assets, and setting up the next generation for success while avoiding common legal and family pitfalls.
Commodity Marketing
Edgar Woods, Palmetto Grain Brokerage
Daniel Brinson, Palmetto Grain Brokerage
Matt Moosbrugger, Palmetto Grain Brokerage
Explore current market trends, how to manage risk and make informed, proactive decisions in volatile markets
Farm Tech Tools that Save Time or Money
Dr. Wesley Porter, UGA Precision Ag & Irrigation Specialist
Lauren Lazaro, UGA Extension Precision Ag Specialist
Rachael Sharp, Sharp & Sharp Farms
Understand practical tech – from optimizing existing equipment and precision equipment upgrades to AI recordkeeping tools that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver real on‑farm value.
- 2:00 – 3:00 | General Session
Farmers Talk: Real Decisions, Real Results
Experienced farmers from Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina share honest insights on diversification, technology, succession planning, and adapting to change.
- 3:00 | Closing