Attention agricultural enthusiasts and farming professionals! Matt Bennett, renowned agri-business expert and Co-Founder of AgMarket.Net, is scheduled to speak at Lavender Crest Winery in Colona on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The event kicks off at 6:15 p.m., offering a unique blend of fine dining and insightful market discussions. Following dinner, local grain market expert Tom Parchert from River Valley Cooperative will provide an update on current trends. To secure your spot, be sure to make reservations by November 7. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and network with fellow industry peers!
In the fertile heartlands of Windsor, Illinois, Matt Bennett blends his roles as a farmer and a grain marketing expert with a touch that only a man of the soil can bring. On his 3,000-acre farm, Bennett not only cultivates corn and soybeans but also raises registered Angus cows, sharing his life’s work with his wife, Tiffany, and their five children. A respected alumnus of the University of Illinois, Bennett’s insights reach a wide audience through his commentary on Midwest radio and TV stations. Specializing in risk management strategies for corn and soybean farmers and livestock producers, Bennett’s dual expertise helps guide peers through the volatile world of agribusiness.
The cost for the series is $90, and a single session is $35 (if not pre-registered, the cost will be $40). To make reservations, please call the Henry County Farm Bureau at 309-937-2411, Rock Island County Farm Bureau at 309-736-7432, or Mercer County Farm Bureau at 309-582-5116.
Additional dates and speakers for the 2024-2025 series include:
March 13, 2025 – Joe Camp, CommStock Investments
July 1, 2025 – Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing