Mark Gannon is uniquely qualified for any audience interested in land ownership and tenancy, soil conservation and the future of agriculture.  Below are a listing of Mark’s most requested presentations

Feeding the World: What Does the Future Hold?

As the global population grows, U.S. farmland will play an even bigger role in feeding the world. But with current farm practices, the productivity of the planet’s richest soil is at risk. What specific steps can landowners and operators take to practice soil conservation? And what kinds of record-keeping will ensure long-term productivity? This eye-opening presentation helps farmers become better stewards while increasing the value of their land.

Family Farms and How They Have Affected the Midwest and the World

The settling of the Midwest and the family farm legacy began less than 200 years ago. The first eastern colonists and even Thomas Jefferson. Lewis and Clarke and others never envisioned the jewel that became the breadbasket of our country and the world. The human and economic impact of the family farm has a far reaching impact beyond most persons comprehension. We will take a look at this impact as well as a look forward to where we are going in the farming our greatest resource.

Farm Leasing Strategies to Fit YOUR Needs

Farmland leasing has changed dramatically over the years and is moving faster than ever. This leaves many landowners wondering where they stand and not sure how their land is and should be utilized.  We will take a look at the evolution of leasing but concentrate on the strategies and possibilities available today. With such terms as GMO, FSA, NRCS, WRp, SURE, GPS as well as the concentration of seed, grain merchandisers and fertilizer distributors, it is easy to see how the landowners are sometimes at a loss. Everyone says they want a fair lease but can’t define how that fits for their farm.