Conference Details:

Dates: November 3 - 4, 2026
Location: Northern Crops Institute, Fargo, ND
Registration Fee: $500

Conference Overview:

Forward contracting is more than a pricing tool, it's a partnership that connects producers, contractors, and buyers to create a reliable, high-value specialty crop supply chain. This unique two-day program brings all three groups together to better understand each other's business objectives, challenges, and decision-making processes.

Through interactive presentations, panel discussions, contract reviews, case studies, and negotiation exercises, participants will explore how successful forward contracts are developed, managed, and fulfilled. Topics include contract structure, quality specifications, risk management, logistics, communication, and strategies for building long-term business relationships.

Who Should Attend:

This conference is designed for specialty crop producers, grain merchandisers and contractors, processors, food manufacturers, exporters, procurement professionals, cooperatives, agricultural lenders, and others involved in specialty crop marketing and supply chains.

Who to Contact With Questions:

Casey Peterson, Program Development Manager
casey.peterson@northerncrops.com
(701) 231-4250