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Session Description

Roots & Resilience: Growing Through Change Without Breaking What Matters

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

In agriculture, change isn’t optional—it’s seasonal, cyclical, and constant. But while markets shift, technologies evolve, and environmental pressures intensify, one thing remains critical: the relationships that sustain the work. This keynote explores how farmers, producers, and agricultural leaders can navigate uncertainty and transformation without losing trust, collaboration, and community along the way. Through practical insights, attendees will learn how to adapt with intention, communicate through tension, and cultivate resilience—not just in their operations, but in the people who make it all possible.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  1. Identify strategies for adapting to change and uncertainty while maintaining trust, collaboration, and strong working relationships.
  2. Apply communication approaches that help navigate tension, differing perspectives, and challenging conversations during periods of change.
  3. Evaluate opportunities to strengthen individual and organizational resilience while preserving the relationships and values that support long term success.