From Dirt to Demand · Together

Thank You
for Being Part of It.

Agri-Marketing Summit · September 22, 2026 · Visalia

To everyone who joined us in Visalia: thank you for the ideas you shared, the conversations you started and the connections you made. Our attendees, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors made this Summit what it was.

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Attendees seated together facing the stage at the 2026 Agri-Marketing Summit — The Summit Room in Visalia · AMS 2026

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One Day in Visalia

The People Made
the Difference.

The program brought agricultural marketing, sales, media and business growth into focus. Just as much of the day happened between sessions: meeting someone new, sharing a perspective and taking time to talk.

Rows of engaged Summit attendees facing the speaker — Listening, Learning and Sharing Perspectives

Summit participants talking beside the refreshment table — A Conversation During the Break

Thank you for bringing your experience, your questions and your curiosity to the room.

Between the Sessions

Good Conversations.
Real Connections.

A look at the faces and moments that made September 22 special. These are photographs from this year’s Agri-Marketing Summit, captured as the day unfolded.

Three Summit attendees talking together during a break

Summit attendees listening to Jason Scott’s presentation

A close view of Summit attendees seated together during the program

Pat Pattison speaking among rows of Summit attendees

Megan Lausten speaking at the Agri-Marketing Summit with attendees seated in front — Megan Lausten on Events as a Growth Engine

The seated Summit audience facing M. Anne Visser’s presentation

From Dirt to Demand

Better Ideas Start
with a Conversation.

The 2026 Program

Thank You for
Sharing Your Perspective.

Our speakers brought perspectives on brand trust, grower decisions, digital strategy, events, AI and business growth. Thank you for sharing your experience and making room for thoughtful questions.

Building Trust at Scale

Pat PattisonEmmy-nominated TV Host
Pat Pattison’s Best of California

20 Ways to 10x Your Ag Marketing Business

Jason ScottPublisher & CEO
JCS Marketing Inc.

How Growers Actually Adopt: What the Field Teaches You about Marketing to This Buyer

M. Anne VisserProfessor
University of California, Davis

Digital That Actually Works in Ag

Sam JusticeOwner
Root Creative Marketing

Events as a Growth Engine

Megan LaustenAssistant General Manager
World Ag Expo

AI & Automation in Ag Marketing

Dave LopezDirector - Operations, Automation & AI Architect
JCS Marketing Inc.

Ag Growth Engine Framework

Alexandria OhlingerKeynote Speaker & Founder
Leadway

Understanding the Modern Ag Buyer

Nick Cardona, MBASr. Marketing Director
Huma, Inc.

You Made It Possible

A Summit Built
by Its Community.

Thank you to every attendee, speaker, exhibitor and sponsor who contributed to the Agri-Marketing Summit. We’re grateful for your time, your support and your part in bringing this community together.

Attendees

For being present, asking questions and bringing your own experience to the conversation.

Speakers

For sharing your knowledge and giving us new ways to think about agricultural marketing.

Exhibitors

For showing up with your teams and helping conversations continue beyond the program.

A Day Worth
Looking Back On.

The room, the people and the conversations. Open any photograph for a closer look at the 2026 Summit.

Pat Pattison speaking to the seated Summit audience

Jason Scott speaking with attendees at the Summit

Jason Scott addressing the audience at the Agri-Marketing Summit

M. Anne Visser speaking at the Visalia Convention Center as Summit attendees listen.

Attendees face the stage beneath the Agri-Marketing Summit 2026 presentation at the Visalia Convention Center.

Summit attendees listen to a speaker and presentation at the Visalia Convention Center.

A Summit speaker addresses attendees from the stage at the Visalia Convention Center.

Keep the Conversation Going

Be Part of
What Comes Next.

Want information about the next Agri-Marketing Summit? Send your request to the JCS team and tell us how you’d like to take part.

The next Summit’s date, program and registration details have not been announced.

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Thank You
for Being Part of It.

The People Made
the Difference.

Good Conversations.
Real Connections.

Better Ideas Start
with a Conversation.