Ag View Solutions
Speaking Services
We speak from experience, with practical applications, and an approach that resonates with Ag producers and business owners.
Strengthen Your Agribusiness with Insightful Speaking Engagements
Chris Barron and Shay Foulk, our leading voices in agricultural consultancy, bring to your event not just expertise, but a transformative experience. Specializing in a diverse range of topics critical to the agricultural sector, Chris and Shay deliver keynote speeches and participate in major events, offering personalized insights that are directly applicable to your operation or business. As business consultants and farmers themselves, they are sure to deliver an impactful message that will resonate with your audience.
Founder of Ag View Solutions. President of progressive large family farm operation in Iowa with decades of experience in transition, collaboration, and farm business management. Creator of Profit Manager cost of production and key peer group facilitator.
Chris Barron
Shay Foulk
Next Generation of Ag View Solutions. Manager of family farm operation and independent seed business in Illinois with an emphasis on leadership (military), transition planning, cost of production, and integrating the next generation and developing future leaders.
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Ag View Solutions keynote sessions are meticulously crafted to ensure that every attendee leaves with actionable strategies and a deeper understanding of how to navigate the complexities of agribusiness today. Whether you're looking to inspire your team, explore innovative agricultural practices, or take your operation to new heights, our speaking engagements are an investment in your future success.
Keynote Topics
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Every year is unique; we highlight the keys for success in the year ahead based on feedback from our clients and network of professionals in the industry.
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Let's focus on what needs done, and not on what needs done right now. If you're not working on your business, who is?
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Where to start, what you need to know, and what you should avoid.
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How simple management tools and repeatability create marketing, business, and operational success.
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Communicating effectively can be very hard - we offer some insight and stories to improve your success.
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How do you maintain your vision and strategy when everything seems to be going backwards?
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We handle equipment management like no one else - and our methods are proven and effective. This is a structural presentation your audience doesn't know they need until it's right in front of them.
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How do we handle the big challenges? The mundane tasks? How do we build a team? This focuses on the big challenges farms today face and how to overcome them.
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We examine how peer influence and guidance can and does elevate your business and personal life through meetings and networking.
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How do we get to the next level? Where does our business need to be in five years to compete? This is for your progressive operations.
Speaker Bio and Information
Here is our detailed speaker overviews for biography and introductions, as well as photos and contact information. Please feel free to use any photos, short or long bio, and tag @FoulkShay in your X marketing online for promotion
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ConsultantShort:
Shay Foulk is a strategic consultant and agricultural expert with Ag View Solutions, where he specializes in farm transition, strategic growth, and profit management. As the key lead for multiple peer groups and the Profit Manager cost of production system, Shay drives innovative solutions to enhance farm efficiency and profitability across the United States and Canada. His visionary approach shapes the Ag View Solutions team’s mission to deliver unparalleled value to farm businesses.Long (add on):
A seasoned farmer himself, Shay operates a vertically integrated seed business and a 100% strip-till corn and soybean farm in Central Illinois, where he is actively transitioning into the family operation. With a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from Iowa State University, Shay combines academic rigor with practical experience, having grown up on a row crop and livestock operation in Northeast Iowa. His military service, including five years with the 75th Ranger Regiment and ongoing service with the Illinois National Guard, brings a disciplined, leadership-driven perspective to his consulting work.
Shay is a sought-after speaker, delivering tailored insights on profit management, multi-generational business models, collaboration, and financial analysis. His expertise in equipment economic analysis, business structuring, and risk management equips him to address the unique challenges of modern agriculture. Passionate about empowering producers, Shay’s presentations inspire actionable strategies for sustainable growth and operational success.
For inquiries or to engage Shay for your event, contact him at shay@agviewsolutions.com or visit www.agviewsolutions.com.
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Consultant
Short Bio:
Chris Barron, founder of Ag View Solutions, is a seasoned agricultural consultant with over 30 years of experience in farm management and profit optimization. Based in Rowley, Iowa, he created Profit Manager in 1996 to enhance decision-making through cost-of-production analysis. Chris specializes in margin management, multi-generational transition planning, and collaborative farming models. As a speaker and consultant, he empowers farmers across the U.S. and Canada with tailored tools and strategies. He farms collaboratively in Northeast Iowa, focusing on corn and soybean production, and leads Ag View Solutions to drive operational success.Longer Bio:
Chris Barron, the visionary behind Ag View Solutions, brings over three decades of expertise to agricultural consulting, rooted in his hands-on experience as a farmer in Northeast Iowa. Based in Rowley, Iowa, he founded Ag View Solutions in 2014 to provide growers with innovative tools and consulting services aimed at enhancing profitability and operational efficiency. In 1996, Chris developed Profit Manager, a pioneering cost-of-production tool that transformed his family’s farm from average to highly informed decision-makers. Today, Profit Manager supports hundreds of farms across the U.S. and Canada, offering comprehensive data analysis for input costs, breakeven management, and long-term planning.Chris’s expertise spans margin and profit management, multi-generational transition planning, and collaborative farming models. He facilitates peer groups and strategic alliances, helping farmers navigate complex business structures, equipment fleet management, and risk management. His consulting services include public speaking, scenario planning, and detailed financial reporting, tailored to each operation’s unique needs. As a progressive farmer, Chris collaborates with others on a corn and soybean row-crop operation, applying real-world insights to his consulting. His mission is to empower farmers with peace of mind through data-driven strategies, fostering sustainable growth and operational excellence. Contact Chris at cbarron@agviewsolutions.com for personalized solutions