BEYOND the Harvest 2026:
Your Strategic Advantage for Agriculture’s Most Consequential Year

Where Agribusiness Expertise Turns Insight into Action

Conference Details

October 20, 2026 | 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (Happy Hour afterwards)
October 21, 2026 | 7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Attend virtually or in-person at: The Fontaine 901 W. 48th Place, Kansas City, MO 64112

About Beyond the Harvest

The $15 million federal estate tax exemption is now permanent, fundamentally reshaping succession planning strategies. Meanwhile, farmland values are escalating and asset values are rising faster than inflation, creating expanded planning opportunities—and significantly higher stakes for every succession, tax, and transfer decision farm families make. The farm bill remains stalled, creating program uncertainty for producers and lenders. USMCA faces its six-year review with potential trade disruptions. And agtech—from AI-driven decision support to autonomous equipment—is moving from pilot projects to mainstream adoption. All of this is happening while crop margins compress and input costs remain elevated.

Your clients are making decisions right now that will echo for decades. Entity structures. Succession timing. Technology investments. Tax strategies. Each choice carries outsized consequences in an environment where there’s less room for error.

Beyond the Harvest exists to equip you with the clarity, strategies, and peer insights you need when the path forward isn’t obvious. This isn’t another conference with surface-level trends and generic takeaways. It’s where CPAs, ag lenders, financial advisors, and succession planners gain practical, applicable strategies to guide clients through 2026’s most critical decisions—backed by up to 15 hours of NASBA-sponsored CPE credit.

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for professionals who work closely with agribusiness operations and producers, including:

CPAs
Tax professionals
CFOs and controllers
Financial advisors and planners
Ag lenders and consultants
Estate and succession planning professionals

Earn up to 15 NASBA-sponsored CPE credits while gaining insights you can apply with clients immediately.

Early Bird $640 / Standard $740 pricing

BDO Alliance USA Members:
Eligible for the exclusive BDO Alliance USA rate of $540 ($100–$200 savings.)
Thank you to BDO Alliance USA for sponsoring this event.

YOUR CLIENTS ARE COUNTING ON YOU TO STAY AHEAD

The decisions your clients make in 2026—on succession, tax strategy, technology adoption, and risk management—will shape their operations for decades to come.

Don’t let them navigate this complexity alone.

Join a growing community of agriculture advisors who are gaining the clarity, strategies, and peer network they need to guide clients with absolute confidence.

Speakers & Panelists

Join Paul Neiffer—past chair of the Farm Financial Standards Council, current chair of the AICPA Ag Conference Committee, and author of Farm CPA Report—and Roger McEowen, JD, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University and one of the nation’s leading authorities on farm tax and estate planning. Plus additional expert speakers addressing 2026’s most critical ag issues. Session details announced soon.

Paul Neiffer is the primary author of the FarmCPAReport.com blog, writes a column and does a podcast for Top Producer. He also provides tax education services for CPAs and other tax preparers annually. Paul is recognized as a national speaker on many topics related to farm businesses such as income and estate tax planning, Farm Service Agency planning and many other topics. Paul grew up on a farm in Southeastern Washington and currently farms in Iowa, Missouri and Washington. He enjoys getting as much combine therapy as he can.

Paul Neiffer, Ag Insight Expert at FarmCPAReport.com, Speaker & Writer

Roger McEowen is the Kansas Farm Bureau Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation, Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, KS. Roger focuses on legal and tax issues that agricultural producers, agricultural businesses, and rural landowners face. He teaches an undergraduate course in agricultural law at Kansas State University in addition to agricultural law and tax courses at the law school.

Roger McEowen, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation at Washburn University School of Law

Katie Sawyer graduated in 2006 from Pittsburg State University with dual bachelor degrees in communications and international studies and earned her masters degree in strategic communication from Purdue University in 2016. She now works full-time off the farm as District Director for U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall. Katie joined the CommonGround™ Kansas program in the summer of 2012. Growing up in an urban environment provided her with a different perspective on farming and agriculture. She enjoys talking about her farm, farming practices and how she and her husband work to create a safe and affordable food supply for people across the world. Katie's area of expertise is in livestock and crop productions, communications and crop technologies. Ag Connections: Kansas Farm Bureau, Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas Corn Growers Association, Inman FFA Alumni Association. She also is a guest blogger for the Kansas Beef Council and runs as a member of the council’s Beef Endurance Team.

Katie Sawyer, State Director for U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D.

Heather brings a deep-rooted understanding of agriculture and a passion for supporting producers through complex government program structures. With experience navigating farm program payment limitations and regulatory requirements. Her expertise is a working knowledge of FSA handbooks and the Code of Federal Regulations, allowing her to interpret and apply intricate policy frameworks with clarity and precision. Heather helps producers stay focused on what matters most—running their farms and ranches—while minimizing administrative burden and time spent navigating government systems. Raised in northwest Kansas, Heather’s connection to agriculture began early on her grandparents’ farms. Today, she lives in a rural community sustained by agriculture, where she remains committed to supporting the long-term viability of farming and ranching families. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Heather is a wife, a proud mother and grandmother.

Heather Withington, Director of Agricultural Programs, Adams Brown CPA's

Seth Gee is a Managing Director in BDO’s Washington National Tax Corporate group, where he advises privately held businesses and their owners on complex tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, ownership transitions, and tax‑free corporate reorganizations. Seth brings deep experience helping clients navigate structural and ownership challenges—particularly relevant in agriculture, where multi‑generational family operations often hold significant value within legacy corporate entities. Seth works with a range of clients—from closely held businesses to multinational organizations—providing practical guidance on transaction structuring, tax strategy, and risk management. He also contributes to thought leadership on federal tax developments, including emerging areas such as the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax.

Seth Gee, Managing Director, Washington National Tax Corporate group

What You'll Walk Away With

Beyond the Harvest isn’t about theory—it’s about actionable strategies you can implement with clients the week you return.

✓ Tax & Succession Planning Mastery

Explore the latest thinking on how evolving tax policy and estate planning rules—like the permanent $15M exemption—are reshaping succession strategies, entity structures, and income tax planning for farm families and agribusinesses.

✓ Farm Policy & Program Clarity

Get up to speed on the policy shifts and program updates that matter most in 2026—from the farm bill and FSA programs to trade dynamics and lending trends that impact producers and their advisors.

✓ AgTech Adoption Intelligence

Learn how advisors are helping clients evaluate emerging technologies—from AI-powered farm management to autonomous equipment and precision ag tools—and how to separate innovation from noise.

✓ Peer Connections & Professional Growth

Build relationships with CPAs, lenders, and advisors facing the same questions you are. Share what’s working, what’s not, and how others are navigating the same challenges.

✓ Real-World Tools & Takeaways

Leave with frameworks, insights, and ideas you can apply immediately—not just slides to file away.

Why It Matters: 2026 at a Glance

 January 2026

The $15M estate tax exemption becomes permanent—reshaping succession planning strategies for farm families.

Spring 2026

Farm bill negotiations remain unresolved, creating uncertainty around FSA programs, crop insurance, and conservation funding.

July 1, 2026

USMCA enters its six-year review—potential trade shifts could impact ag exports and market stability.

All Year

AgTech adoption accelerates: AI, autonomous equipment, and precision ag move from pilot to practice.

October 20–21, 2026

Beyond the Harvest brings it all together—equipping you with the clarity and strategies to lead your clients forward.

Hotel Accommodations

We’ve secured a hotel block at The Fontaine in Kansas City for your convenience.
Book here: Beyond the Harvest booking link for The Fontaine
Rooms are limited, so we recommend reserving early.

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