Chippewa Valley Ag Conference Celebrates Local Agriculture

EAU CLAIRE – Local agriculture producers are encouraged to attend the Chippewa Valley Ag Conference, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 at Florian Gardens, 2340 Lorch Ave. in Eau Claire. The full-day conference will feature a keynote address and a variety of breakout sessions on topics significant for area agricultural operations.

Security Financial Bank (SFB) is very excited to present another great lineup for the farmers in our community to learn, network, and celebrate the hard work put in each year, stated Jenny Jereczek, SFB’s director of ag and commercial banking.

“SFB organizes this event as a long-time supporter of area ag producers,” Jereczek said. “It’s our aim attendees will return to this one-day event to continue to gain useful insights and a renewed energy for the upcoming season.”

During the lunch break, attendees will listen to a keynote session by Doug Johnson. An ag strategist, Johnson will discuss disrupters ag producers face such as AI technology, worker shortage, and creating a true value proposition.

In addition to the keynote session, the conference will include three breakout sessions, lunch, panel discussion, and time to visit with exhibitors. Attendees will be able to choose from sessions ranging from tax planning topics to dairy market updates and calf nutrition. The panel discussion focuses on challenges and opportunities for modern ag producers.

Registration Information
Cost to attend is only $30 per person and includes lunch, keynote address, three different breakout sessions, and a closing panel discussion. To register, visit https://2025CVAgConference.eventbrite.com. The registration deadline is February 13, 2025, but attendees are encouraged to register early as space is limited.

For more information or questions, contact Becky Seelen, SFB director of marketing and corporate communications, at 715-930-7030 or bseelen@sfbank.com

The conference is being presented by Security Financial Bank along with Boas Safra Ag, Fox Cities Builders, GPS Dairy Consulting, Komro Sales & Service, NAU Country Insurance, Olson Solar Energy, Ruder Ware, Schaffner Tax Solutions LLC, Synergy Cooperative, and WRDN.