Let me do the talking…

I bring a speaker’s presence shaped by real dirt under the nails—not talking points from a boardroom. You’re bringing an authentic farmer who:

  • shares vulnerability as much as victory;

  • has lived through economic seasons and droughts in the same heartbeat;

  • and speaks with humility, a wry smile, and the hope that comes from walking the turn rows.

Audience members tell me later they felt seen—not preached at. That’s beyond the bushel impact.

Let’s keep telling the story, together.

Right here in NEA and across the Delta, I show up where real farming happens—on county fair stages, in Extension meeting rooms, co-op dinners, classrooms, and around tailgates. My neighbors know I’m not shy about hard conversations, and I bring that same candor to:

Speaking Locally

County Extension meetings & conservation summits

Farm Bureau events & local producer boards

Ag in the Classroom & FFA leadership days

Community panels, field days, and co-op celebrations

Farm Bill roundtables & federal policy briefings

National trade shows & industry summits

University commencements & ag college keynotes

Corporate events, foundation boards, and advocacy panels

When I step onto a stage in D.C., Des Moines, or Denver, I bring rural realities to places that don’t always hear them. I’ve testified before Congress, addressed national ag groups, and spoken to non-ag audiences who want to understand the soul of farming. You’ll find me at:

Speaking Nationally

It’s not about impressing the room—it’s about connecting them to the real people behind their food and fiber. That’s where real change starts.