Sharpen your skills October 28 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin!
By Elizabeth Hodges, Regional Workshop Committee Chair
So much to learn and so little time to do it. That’s one reason ACN has our Regional Workshops…well, that and networking, inspiration, recharging and professional development.
The Fall 2025 Regional Workshop is set for October 28 at Compeer Financial, 2600 Jenny Wren Trail, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
The committee is excited to share innovative speakers who will help you sharpen your skills, whether it is through writing or marketing.
Take a look at this year’s agenda and get excited to network with other communication professionals and improve upon your craft.
8:00 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast
8:50 a.m. – Welcome – Joy Crosby, President, and Elizabeth Hodges, Committee Chair
9:00 a.m. – Enhancing Photography Skills – Ilana Natasha, Ilana Natasha Photography
9:45 a.m. – How to Build a Legacy Brand with Hoard’s Dairyman – Jenna Byrne, Hoard’s Dairyman
10:30 a.m. – Networking / Break
10:45 a.m. – Ag Economics / Tariffs 101 – Megan Roberts, Compeer Financial
11:30 a.m. – Lunch Sponsored by Compeer Financial
12:15 p.m. – Freedom of the Press Panel Discussion – Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
1:45 p.m. – Networking / Break
2:00 p.m. – How to Cover Difficult Topics Panel – Karen Endres, Wisconsin Farm Center; Wendy Volkert, Wisconsin Farm Bureau; and Doug Rebout, Wisconsin Soybean Association
3:30 p.m. – Discussion and Key Takeaways
4:00 p.m. – Thank You and Adjourn
Thank you to the supporters of the ACN Fall Regional Workshop: Compeer Financial and ACN Professional Improvement Foundation (PIF).
Here is the link for registration. Fees are $115 for ACN members, $250 for non-members, and $49 for students. Lodging is available at the Holiday Inn, The American Center, 5109 West Terrace Drive, Madison, WI, at a rate of $119. To reserve your room, use this link ACN Regional Workshop or call the hotel directly at 608-249-4220 and reference room block code: MSW.
For more information contact Elizabeth Hodges at elizabeth.hodges@farmprogress.com.
We hope to see you there.
– Hodges is a staff writer at Nebraska Farmer