Session A: Interest Based Negotiations: How to Get Everyone to Want to Agree Azalea A Vance Crowe, Professional Speaker and Expert Communications Strategist Discover how to negotiate for what you truly want in a way that leaves everyone feeling like a winner. While many see negotiation as a power struggle, this workshop introduces the transformative approach of interest-based negotiation, where listening and creativity pave the way for mutually beneficial outcomes. In this interactive session, Vance Crowe will equip you with practical tools and a fresh mindset to confidently tackle disagreements. You’ll learn how to: -Apply interest-based negotiation techniques to achieve win-win solutions. -Ask insightful questions to uncover hidden needs and opportunities. -Listen effectively to foster understanding and build trust. -Resolve conflicts with confidence and creativity. Leave this workshop ready to transform conflicts into opportunities and achieve results that work for everyone involved. Take your negotiation skills to the next level and discover how to turn challenges into collaborative solutions Session B: Growing Your Financial Literacy: Preparing your Balance Sheet Azalea B Miller Bonds, Senior Business Development Officer, First South Farm Credit Dive into the fundamentals of preparing a balance sheet in this interactive workshop designed to build your financial confidence. Through engaging discussion and a hands-on exercise using a case study, you’ll gain practical experience in organizing and understanding your financial position. In this session, you’ll learn how to: -Define and classify assets and liabilities. -Complete a sample balance sheet step-by-step using provided data. -Understand the importance of regularly completing a balance sheet that lists all assets and liabilities. -Calculate and interpret your net worth (owner’s equity). -Gain insight into how lenders evaluate balance sheets and their impact on current and future borrowing decisions. Whether you’re managing personal finances or preparing for a farm, land, or business loan, this workshop equips you with essential tools to make informed financial decisions and effectively communicate with lenders. Session C: Minerals Matter: Optimizing Beef Productivity Azalea C Dr. Kelsey Harvey, Assistant Professor of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University Join us to explore the critical role of minerals in beef cattle nutrition. In this session, you'll gain valuable insights into: -The nutritional needs of cattle and the essential role of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and trace elements. -How these minerals impact growth, reproduction, and milk production. -Techniques for identifying mineral deficiencies in your cattle. -Effective tactics for proper supplementation to ensure your herd stays healthy and performs at its best. Discover actionable strategies to optimize your herd's productivity through balanced mineral nutrition. Session D: Future-Ready Farming: Leveraging Data and AI for Budgeting, Reporting, and Financial Success Azalea D Scott Sartor, Founder and CEO, Croptell Join Scott Sartor, CEO of Croptell, as he breaks down best financial practices designed to drive profitability in farming operations. In this session, you'll gain insights into: -Leveraging data and AI to enhance decision-making. -Optimizing cost structures for improved efficiency. -Strengthening financial communication with lenders and advisors. Whether you're looking to streamline your financial planning or future-proof your farm business, this session delivers actionable strategies to harness technology for long-term financial success.