Futurist Jim Carroll opening the DTN Agriculture Progressive Farmer conference.
Futurist Jim Carroll
Agricultural Keynote Speaker
"We're moving from a world in which we only farm when the sun is up - to one in which we farm 24 hours a day, based on robotics, and autonomous technology. virtualization and more. But it's not just that - the future of farming is all about the acceleration of science, the impact of the connected generation, big data, and AI - and the maturity of the precision-farming opportunity we've been talking about for so many years!" -Futurist Jim Carroll
Keynote Topic
Big Trends in Agriculture: Transforming the World's Oldest Profession
Whether it’s driverless tractors, weed-zapping robots, or data-transmitting crops, the future of farming is happening faster than you might think! We’re rapidly transitioning into a world of 24-hour farming, no longer restricted to farming only when the sun is up!Many people continue to view farming from the sepia-toned photos of the 1940s and 1950s. They don’t realize the technological and scientific advances or the massive opportunities for international growth. Growers that focus on innovation as a core value will find success; their innovation will focus on the triple-feature need for growth, efficiency, and ingestion of new science. It will be by adopting new methodologies, technologies, products, partnerships, and ideas that they will learn to thrive.
Futurist Jim Carroll on stage for an event for Purina, speaking to 500 co-op owners about the dramatic challenges and opportunities unfolding in the world of agriculture.
That's where Futurist Jim Carroll comes in, with a fast-paced, research-driven, and insight-rich keynote that explores up-to-the-moment realities in the world of agriculture.Jim has extensive experience with all aspects of the agricultural sector. A good example? He was the opening keynote speaker at a recent conference of the top 100 cattle ranchers, feedlots, and stockers in the US — and thrilled the audience with his insight into global trends impacting the agriculture sector. Based on that event, he was then invited in to inspire 500 more cattle ranchers — a very discerning audience — with the feedback coming back that “you certainly challenged us as to the pace of change the future is bringing to our industry, at the same time that you inspired us to embrace its opportunities. You were outstanding! Ranchers are pretty conservative – particularly here in Texas – but you were the best speaker we’ve ever had at our event!”Jim is recognized worldwide as a “thought leader” and authority on global trends, rapid business model change, business transformation in a period of economic uncertainty, and the necessity for fast-paced innovation. Let Jim lead you through these exciting new trends at your next conference!
Track Record
Agricultural Industry Keynote Experience
Futurist Jim Carroll has spoken for senior leadership meetings for the world’s largest agricultural companies, industry association events, farm credit, and supplier co-operatives, and many more. After one event, one farmer came up and asked Jim how long he had been a farmer!
On stage for a leadership meeting of top executives and staff for Simplot an offsite meeting in Phoenix, Futurist Jim Carroll outlines the opportunities emerging with faster science, technology, next-generation attitudes, and more.
His agricultural clients include Purina, Elanco, Wilbur Ellis, Wegner Group, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, Syngenta, Monsanto, DTN Agriculture, Simplot the American Nursery and Landscape Association, the US Department of Agriculture, FMC Agriculture, CHS Co-op, Farm Journal, Land O' Lakes, United Suppliers Technology Exchange, Potato Expo, Colorado Cattle Feeders Association, American Cotton Shippers Association, Northwest Farm Credit Coop, Nutrien, United Soybean Board, Reine, Dupont and many more.
Big Issues
Two Types of Farmers
Notes Jim Carroll: "One of my favorite bits of insight I like to share from the stage concerns the story of the ‘two types of farmers.’Which one are you?
Stuck Skeptics
they are not optimistic about the future
they tend to seek the “same old advice” from the “same old sources”
they have a very low tolerance for risk
they are not convinced they can continue to make a comfortable living in the agricultural sector
they feel skeptical of the potential of the future, and slammed about the head by an industry that is inherently volatile
Future Positive Farmers
Contrast they with the “future positive” farmer. They’re:
optimistic
business-minded
innovation-oriented
very collaborative for advice
a mix of ages – young, aggressive, and mature with a focus
often focused on planning, profit, growth!
willing to approach everything in a new way with new ideas
Jim Carroll: "I often joke on stage that they are simply waiting for their group to sell their land because they know there is simply so much upside in the world of agriculture.Which type of farmer are you?"
Video
Trends Insight
Here's a short clip with a bit of Jim's thinking.
Meeting Your Up to the moment needs
Customized agricultural insight
“I help CEOs, senior executives, and association leaders achieve their strategic objectives by aligning them to a disruptive, accelerating future.It’s powerful leadership insight based on detailed, specific industry trends – delivered within a fast-paced keynote with a compelling motivational style!” - Futurist Jim Carroll
Your event is critical. You need customized insight into the agricultural trends that matter. Your attendees demand relevant actionable insight.In Futurist Jim Carroll you've found the perfect partner.
a career that has spanned 30 years, he has spoken to over 2 million people on 5 continents
his sophisticated trends tracking and research system regularly scans dozens of rapidly emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, digital twin technology, advanced genomics, material science, and more than 100+ other topics
he uses this trends tracking insight by assessing the impact of these trends across healthcare, consumer goods, manufacturing, insurance, agriculture, and dozens of other industries and sub-industries
he shares this insight through sophisticated trends research reports that cover near-term (1 to 6 months), medium (6-24 months), and long-term trends (> 2 years) and weaves the insight into his stage presentations, combined with the up-to-the-minute deep research undertaken for every customized keynote
he is a master of delivery, with a well-honed stage presence and style
he has an established reputation as THE thought leader with very detailed, extensive, industry-specific insight
this includes keynotes on agriculture, finance, insurance, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, sports, transportation & infrastructure, consumer products & more
no two presentations have ever been the same
each is carefully crafted based on particular client issues, trends, and requirements
Jim conducts extensive, in-depth research using sophisticated online research tools that lead him into research papers, industry reports, news media, and more
most keynotes and leadership meetings involve 25 to 50+ hours of customized research prep
his insight is enhanced by unique insight shared with him from his global Fortune 1000 client base
most of his events have been for senior executive leadership teams
many of the topics covered have been related to fast-emerging disruptive trends that require immediate team coordination
Need more information?
Jim Carroll maintains his main website at jimcarroll.com.
It includes up-to-date blog posts, videos, client references, and other information.
Contact Jim Carroll
Jim Carroll is very approachable approachable, and is available for quick phone or e-mail onsultations with respect to your upcoming meeting or event. Yes, you can call him to inquire about fees.He can quickly outline how he will provide you with a highly customized, relevant presentation,and how he can help you solve some of the critical business issues you face.
You can also email him directly.