Name: FCCS
Price range: $

Join your Farm Credit peers to explore the latest trends, strategies, and insights that redefine leadership in today's dynamic world. Because in this evolving landscape, we all need to step up and lead.

From disruptive technologies to adaptive leadership styles, the sessions will equip you with the tools and inspiration to lead with confidence in the ever-evolving business of ag lending. Don't miss this opportunity to discover new perspectives, build invaluable connections, and elevate your leadership prowess at Learning Conference 2025.

Leadership is not just about managing, but about inspiring, innovating, and adapting to change. The diverse lineup of keynote speakers and industry focused breakout sessions will empower you to elevate your leadership approach and unlock the untapped potential in you and your teams. Join us at Learning Conference 2025, and be at the forefront of a new era of leadership excellence.

Join us at Learning Conference 2025 for inspiration and professional development in the areas of culture, employee development, strategic thinking, client relationships, leadership, and connectivity.

Early Bird Registration: $1,950 (Register by February 26, 2025)
Full Registration: $2,065 (Register by May 21, 2025)
Late Registration: $2,175 (Register by June 24, 2025)

Registration as an attendee for the Learning Conference is limited to Farm Credit System employees. If you are a business service provider and would like to attend, you would need to serve as a sponsor.

Contact Information:
Registration questions: [email protected]
Sponsor, exhibitor and supporter opportunities: [email protected]

Conference Session Themes

By thoughtful design, this Conference builds teams, enhances cultural efforts and develops your professionals through expert speakers with timely keynotes and breakout sessions covering industry challenges and opportunities in the areas of:

The Business of Lending: These sessions explore: How has lending changed? How will it change in the future? How are customers different? How does Farm Credit serve the next generation of customer? How do we lead our talent to serve the customer?
Human Capital and Talent Strategy: These sessions cover the challenges and opportunities you and your teams face: What leadership skills and talent are needed in today and tomorrow's workplace? How can we motivate and engage employees, enhance our culture and attract and retain talent?
Customer Engagement and Client Relationships: These sessions tackle marketing and communications, brand awareness, reputation, and client interactions: What is our customer experience strategy? How can we establish a customer-centric culture? How do we demonstrate our value to the customer and build loyalty?

Steering Committee

Greg Cunningham

CEO
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri

Madison Farnan

Marketplace Engagement Specialist
FCS Financial

Teresa Ginn

Relationship & Communication Specialist
AgriBank, FCB

Christopher Obermeyer

VP Credit Operations
Farm Credit Services of America

Rachel Prochaska

VP Technology Experience
Compeer Financial

Brett Riff

SVP Director of Lending Programs and Strategy
Capital Farm Credit, ACA

Timothy Slavin

Branch Manager
Farm Credit East, ACA

Ralph Stewart

SVP
Farm Credit Mid-America, ACA

Gwendolyn Waddell

Home & Land Manager
Horizon Farm Credit

Randi Webber

Senior Rural 1st Loan Officer
Farm Credit Mid-America, ACA

Kayla Wilson

Director of OD & Training
Horizon Farm Credit

What Conference Attendees Have to Say

“As a first time attendee, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and knowledge of the speakers. I will definitely be attending again!”

— Previous Attendee
“This was an invaluable experience for me, not only because of the learning in the sessions, but also because of the opportunities to make connections with other professionals in my industry who face the same challenges as I do.”

— Previous Attendee
“Great conference for motivation, reality-checking and networking!”

— Previous Attendee

2025 Learning Conference