Free Ag Seminars Featuring Jim Wiesemeyer and Pat Guinan, Ph.D.

Make plans now to attend a free seminar hosted by FCS Financial at eight different locations around the state. James “Jim” R. Wiesemeyer, Senior Vice President, Farm and Trade Policy at Informa Economics and Washington consultant for Pro Farmer newsletter, will present “The Business of Agriculture: What’s Ahead and What to do About It — A candid look at the policy and price outlook for U.S. agriculture from a global perspective.”

Pat Guinan, Ph.D., Professor of Climatology at the University of Missouri-Columbia, will discuss “Historical and Recent Climate Trends in Missouri.” FCS Financial representatives will also provide brief updates on the 2011 spring crop insurance provisions.

Lunch or dinner will be provided at all seminars. Space is limited and advance reservations are required at least seven days prior to the meeting. To reserve your spot, register online at myfcsfinancial.com or call your FCS Financial office at 1-800-444-3276.

Registration begins at 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time.

• Lake St. Louis - February 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lake St. Louis Banquet Center


• Columbia - February 17, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Stoney Creek Inn


•  Hannibal - February 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Quality Inn & Suites


• Lamar - February 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thiebaud Auditorium


• Warrensburg - February 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Elks Lodge


• Marshall - February 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Martin Community Center


• St. Joseph - February 24, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Stoney Creek Inn


• Chillicothe - February 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Elks Lodge