# The FORUM for Ag Lending

- Dates: 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
- Location: Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU, Tempe, United States
- Organiser: FCCS
- Industry: AgTech

## About

The FORUM for Ag Lending is a premier event designed for professionals in the agricultural lending sector, taking place from September 22 to September 24, 2026, at the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU in Tempe,...

## Official links

- [Official website](https://fccsconsulting.com/conferences/forum)
- [Registration](https://cvent.me/NyVY58)
- [Agenda](https://fccsconsulting.com/conferences/forum/agenda)

## Topics

- Banking & Finance

## Speakers

- Kelli Harding, MD
- Shana Merlin
- Jessica Yaffa
- Kody Cox, VP Branch Manager, Texas Farm Credit
- Jennifer Ferris, Financial Officer, Farm Credit Mid-America, ACA
- Mitchell Freeman, Ag Lending Manager, Horizon Farm Credit
- Josh Krupa, Regional VP, Capital Farm Credit, ACA
- Jacob McManus, VP Regional Credit, GreenStone Farm Credit
- Rich Miska, VP Core Markets, Compeer Financial
- Kyle Perry, Lead Relationship Manager, Electric Distribution CoBank, ACB
- Jody Smith, SVP Regional Lending Manager, AgSouth Farm Credit

## Sponsors and partners

- Marsh
- Boa Safra Ag
- Techwave

## Ticket pricing

USD 1975 to 2250

## Where to stay

- **Tempe Metro Apartments**: serviced apartment, 380 m from the venue
- **Hotel Tempest - Trademark Collection by Wyndham**: 980 m from the venue, 1375 East University Drive, Tempe, 85281
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/trademark/tempe-arizona/hotel-tempest-trademark-collection/overview)
  - Phone: +1-480-774-2500
- **Rodeway Inn Near AZ State University**: motel, 1.2 km from the venue
- **Lazy 8 Motel**: motel, 1.5 km from the venue
- **Moxy Phoenix Tempe**: 1.5 km from the venue, 1333 South Rural Road, Tempe, 85281
- **TownePlace Suites Tempe**: 1.6 km from the venue, 1929 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85288
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/phxpe)
  - Phone: +1 520-536-8300
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tempe**: 1.6 km from the venue, 1929 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 85288
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/phxfe)
  - Phone: +1 520-536-8100
- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 2.0 km from the venue, 86 South Rockford Drive, Tempe, 85281
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxaagi-hilton-garden-inn-phoenix-tempe-asu-area/)
  - Phone: +1 480-968-2180

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