2026 CultivateGrowth Conference
2026 CultivateGrowth Conference
GreenStone’s CultivateGrowth Conference is an event you won’t want to miss, packed with a wealth of learning possibilities, chances for personal and professional development, and networking opportunities.
With the input of farmers like you, this two-day event on March 12-13 has been designed to provide young, beginning, and small farmers with a platform to expand your networks and knowledge as you progress on your agricultural journey.
You don’t want to miss this year’s conference
The topics and speakers have been hand selected to help answer your questions and provide a foundation for you to build on. Most importantly, opportunities to learn from your peers, build connections, and share your experiences are heavily integrated into the event.
Event Details
Join GreenStone at the Crowne Plaza in Lansing, MI on March 12-13 for our fourth CultivateGrowth Conference to network and learn from industry leaders covering a wide range of topics impacting you as a young, beginning, or small farmer!
Registration is closed.
2026 CultivateGrowth Conference
Location
Crowne Plaza
Lansing, MI
Day 1
Thursday, March 12
1:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Day 2
Friday, March 13
7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Topics to be covered
Industry leaders will cover essentials every young, beginning, or small farmer should know.
Financial Workshops
Creating and understanding your financial documents
From Their Experience
Farmer panel
Fraud and Cybersecurity
Tips to protect your identity
Keynote Speakers
Speaker
Rob Sharkey
With grit, humor, and honesty, Rob shares his personal journey from the brink of bankruptcy during the hog crash of 1998 to building a diversified, resilient path forward. He reflects on the lessons learned through hardship, the power of reinvention, and how those experiences led to the creation of the SharkFarmer Podcast, SiriusXM show, and TV series. Known for his authentic, down-to-earth interview style, Rob reminds us that everyone has a story worth telling—and sometimes the toughest chapters lead to the most meaningful breakthroughs.
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