Event Registration - Farm Financial Standards Council
2025 Annual FFSC Conference
“Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”
Join us in Lexington, Kentucky
July 23-25, 2025
Agenda
Wednesday, July 23
Committee Meetings: Committee meetings will be held in meeting rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Northeast.
All committee meetings are open to anyone with an interest.
Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Finance Committee
1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Membership/Marketing Committee
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Technical Committee
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Reception and Poster Exhibit
Everyone and their registered guests are invited to this special reception to meet the other attendees, visit with the poster authors, and enjoy some light food and drinks.
Posters will also be available on Thursday morning prior to the meeting and during the break.
Thursday, July 24
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
A continental breakfast will be available in the room adjoining our meeting room for all registered meeting attendees.
The hotel also provides a free breakfast in the area off the entrance on the main floor for hotel guests.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
General program. More details will be available prior to the conference.
Lunch
Meeting attendees and their registered guests are invited to attend the Member Recognition Luncheon.
5:30 p.m.
Evening group event. Details will be added soon!
9:30 p.m.
Return to the hotel
Friday, July 25
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
A continental breakfast will be available in the room adjoining our meeting room for all registered meeting attendees.
The hotel also provides a free breakfast in the area off the entrance on the main floor for hotel guests.
8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Committee Reports followed by Annual Business Meeting, Election of Officers/Directors
Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Lunch is provided for all registered attendees and guests, immediately followed by the bus for tours.
Tour details will be added ASAP!
Meeting Program for Thursday, July 24
Final program details and eligible Illinois Public Accountants Continuing Education Credits will be provided at a later date. If you would like to register for credit, please be sure to check the box on the registration form and provide your e-mail address. (State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation License #158-002205)
- Welcome – Standing on the Shoulders of Giants – Dr. Laura Stephenson, invited
- Overview of Agriculture in Kentucky, Ag Commissioner, Jonathan Shell, invited
- Current Agriculture Economy Environment in Washington, D.C., Ag House Committee, Dr. Justin Benavidez, invited
- “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” - A historical look at the FFSC and Parallels to Today’s Ag Economy:
Steve Hofing, David Kohl, Freddie Barnard, and others – invited - Other speakers to be added soon!
Lodging
Block dates are July 22 – 25, 2025 with a rate of $159 per night, plus taxes.
Book Online:
Call to Reserve:
(859) 231-9000 - mention Group name: Farm Financial Standards Council
$300 (non-members)
$75 per person
Cancellations made before July 7 will receive a FULL REFUND of REGISTRATION FEES. No refunds after that date.
Register online or via check and mail to:
Financial Standards Council
PO Box 35
Downs, IL 61736-0035
Make checks payable to: Farm Financial Standards Council