Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop Application

The 2026 MN Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop is returning for its third year Jan. 19-21, 2026, to help producers early in their career build a strong foundation of knowledge and resources.

Hosted by the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) and Profinium Bank, the workshop is a hands-on opportunity for producers to learn about resources available to them and to grow their network of industry professionals and peers.

Held in conjunction with MN Ag Expo at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato, the workshop’s agenda is packed with panels and breakout sessions that are focused on relevant and practical topics for those early in their farming career.

Tentative workshop topics include:
Building out financial statements
Young, beginning & first-time loan options
Tax dos and don’ts
Grain marketing outlook & predicting trends for your farming operation
The breakdown: Crop insurance options
Ag policy & why you should care
Next generation succession planning
Building a professional relationship with your landlord (even when it’s family)

A short application process will be required to be accepted into the workshop. Requirements include being 21-45 years of age and actively crop farming in Minnesota. The application closes Oct. 31, 2025, with capacity maxed at 40 participants, after which a waitlist will become available. Participation is free with lodging expenses covered.

To learn more about the MN Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop, contact Sydney Harris at 218-689-5091 or sharris@agmgmtsolutions.com.


Click here to apply for the 2026 MN Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop.