Sights & Sounds from the 8th Annual Precision Farming Dealer Summit
Centered on the theme “Charting the Next Course for Precision Success,” the program featured 2-days of dealer-to-dealer roundtable discussions, panel presentations, general sessions and intense networking opportunities.
AgvisorPro CEO Robert Saik kicked things off with an electric presentation on potential dealer opportunities in the technology convergence.
“Poor agronomy + precision agriculture = poor agronomy precisely applied.” - Robert Saik pic.twitter.com/cW4uKOB1Pd
— Precision Farming Dealer (@PFDeditors) January 9, 2023
Attendees participated in 12 roundtable discussions, covering a variety of topics including the evolving role of a precision specialist.
Jam-packed roundtable discussion about the evolving role of the precision specialist here at PFDS ‘23.
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“How many people in here have a job description?”
*no one raises their hand*
“You have to be an expert everywhere. Finding a job description would be pretty difficult. “ pic.twitter.com/qWADSRO93W
Precision Farming Dealer Summit roundtable recap: RDO’s Andy Luikens on where to find precision talent. #PFDS pic.twitter.com/lYl0pzpNC1
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Autonomy was a hot topic throughout the 2-day event. Spud Armstrong and Chuck Baresich explored the future of autonomous machinery in agriculture during a classroom session with executive editor Kim Schmidt.
Predicting the Future of Autonomy: Spud Armstrong and Chuck Baresich react to survey data on autonomous machinery farmers are most likely and least likely to invest in. #PFDS pic.twitter.com/lYOaYrGxS2
— Precision Farming Dealer (@PFDeditors) January 9, 2023
AGCO's Seth Crawford, Case IH's Kendal Quandahl and John Deere's Matt Olsen shared the stage for a discussion about their precision vision. The company leaders jumped at the chance to address elite precision dealers about their strategic direction for business, outlook on autonomy and the approaches embraced by the best-performing dealers in their networks.
Autonomy — how long will it take to get to 15% on-farm adoption? Which applications will make the biggest impact in getting from 5 to 15% adoption. #PFDS pic.twitter.com/Ss8vn8kt1A
— Precision Farming Dealer (@PFDeditors) January 9, 2023
Keith Wendte and Jim Leverich provided a farmer's perspective during a "What Farmers Want From You" Q&A session.
What do farmers want from you? Keith Wendte, who manages a 7,000-acre operation in Illinois, and Jim Leverich, who farms 1,000 acres in Sparta, Wis., share what they need from their precision dealers in this #PFDSummit panel. pic.twitter.com/xS7Y0z9FaY
— Precision Farming Dealer (@PFDeditors) January 10, 2023
LandPro Equipment was presented with the Most Valuable Dealership award, before taking the stage with former MVDs for a panel discussion about award-winning practices.
Scott Hoober (Hoober Inc.) shares a few pieces of advice for smaller dealerships looking to spark growth. pic.twitter.com/ILkjK9FNAE
— Precision Farming Dealer (@PFDeditors) January 10, 2023
Linco-Precision's Skip Klinefelter closed out the conference with a bang, sharing keys to success when it comes to expanding your company's footprint.
Skip Klinefelter takes the stage for the final general session of the Precision Farming Dealer Summit! #PFDS pic.twitter.com/PTO8ngtfcB
— Precision Farming Dealer (@PFDeditors) January 10, 2023
