Welcome to RootCause, an Agriculture Peer Group & Community

Navigating Agriculture’s Future Together

The agricultural sector is evolving faster than ever. From market volatility and labor challenges to new technology and succession planning, today’s producers face immense complexity and often isolation.

RootCause brings together a select group of growth-minded agricultural producers and agribusiness owners to harvest connections and cultivate solutions. Led by farmers, for farmers, this exclusive program fosters real conversations, accountability and peer collaboration to unlock meaningful progress.

Why Join?

1. Overcome isolation – Break free from the feeling of operating alone by joining a trusted group of peers who understand your journey.
2. Access objective advice – Receive honest perspectives and “tough love” from peers and professionals who’ve faced similar situations.
3. Collaborate on solutions – Leverage the collective wisdom and diverse experience of the group to address real-world challenges together.
4. Enhance business management – Improve your understanding of your operation’s health and profitability—with a focus on sustainability and long-term legacy.

What to Expect

• Two in-person meetings per year at member-hosted venues
• Virtual workshops and conference calls on group-selected topics
• A private listserv for resource sharing and ongoing communication
• Guest speakers and expert facilitators
• A confidential environment for high-level discussions

Agribusiness Topics You’ll Explore Together (Member-driven and always evolving)

• One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
• Family dynamics & succession planning
• Labor management & H2A workers
• Technology adoption & data utilization
• Financial strategies & banking relationships
• Navigating USDA government payment programs
• Natural resources & regulatory issues
• Risk management & liability insurance
• Estate planning & entity structure
• Employee engagement & benefits

How It Works

1. Apply – Fill out the interest form to help us understand your operation and goals.
2. Get curated – We’ll thoughtfully place you in a cohesive group with shared values and operational scale.
3. Engage & grow – Participate in regular discussions, share insights and work together toward continued success.

Complete the form to get started. We’ll match you with a group where you’ll gain value, insight and long-term partnerships.