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Larry Weaver is a nationally-touring funny speaker and clean comedian. He delivers 100% clean humor that is highly professional, culturally sensitive, and hilariously funny. Larry grew up in the rural village of Saxapahaw, NC and spent much of his childhood working (involuntarily) on his uncle’s farm. From topping tobacco, to picking beans, to shucking corn, […]

Will Allen is an urban farmer who is transforming the cultivation, production, and delivery of healthy foods to underserved urban populations. After a brief career in professional basketball and a number of years in corporate marketing at Procter & Gamble, Will Allen returned to his roots as a farmer, using his retirement package to purchase […]

Alexis Nikole Nelson, known as “Black Forager,” is a passionate educator and forager celebrated for her innovative approach to environmentalism, connecting people with nature, and promoting sustainable foraging. Her journey is marked by her deep reverence for the natural world and her influential role in fostering an appreciation for the environment. Nelson uses social media […]

Professor Freddie Barnard has interests include agricultural finance and farm management. He has had extensive experience in agricultural lending. Professor Barnard’s responsibilities include serving as director of the Midwest Agricultural Banking School The school is co-sponsored by the Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio Bankers Associations and is held at Purdue University. In addition, he […]

Carey Portell is more than a professional speaker; she is a beacon of resilience and inspiration. Circumstance thrust her into the role of a speaker, but it’s her remarkable journey that truly defines her. Surviving a harrowing encounter with a drunk driver, Carey’s life took an unexpected turn, leaving her with disabling injuries. However, instead […]

Robyn O Brien stands as a beacon of transformation in the corporate landscape, leveraging her expertise to guide businesses of all sizes through the evolving demands of 21st-century consumers. With a profound understanding of the intersection between food, health, and business, Robyn has become a renowned figure globally, reshaping corporate strategies and advocating for a […]

Crystal Washington is a dynamic professional speaker renowned for her expertise in leveraging technology to drive profitability and enhance productivity for organizations worldwide. With a passion for empowering businesses to harness the full potential of emerging digital tools, Crystal has carved a niche for herself as a leading authority on the intersection of technology and […]

Maggie Nichols joined the Eureka! Ranch in 1999 after graduating from Miami University’s Farmer School of Business. After reading an article about the Ranch during an Entrepreneurship class, she decided that the Eureka! Ranch was the place where she was going to work. Months and dozens of pestering visits later, Founder, Doug Hall, finally acquiesced […]

Randy Blach is CEO of Cattle-Fax, an organization focused on helping member cattle producers make more profitable marketing and management decisions. Cattle-Fax is the cattle and beef industry leader on timely market information, analyses and research. Randy came to Cattle-Fax in 1981 and served as director of market analysis for 15 years. He accepted his […]