Speakers
Meet our 2026 Speakers
Joining us from farms, ranches, organizations, community groups, agencies and business, this incredible line-up of speakers are ready to share their knowledge and experiences with us!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SALLIE CALHOUN
Sallie Calhoun is the owner and manager of Paicines Ranch, a 7,600-acre ranch in central California, and a nationally recognized leader in regenerative agriculture, impact investing, and climate-focused philanthropy. Her work centers on improving soil health, supporting resilient agricultural systems, and harnessing the power of healthy soils to benefit farmers, communities, and the environment.
Through her leadership of the No Regrets Initiative, Sallie works to create meaningful change in agriculture by investing a wide range of resources — human, natural, financial, and philanthropic capital — into solutions that strengthen both people and the land.
Before becoming a rancher, Sallie spent nearly 25 years as an engineer, executive, and technology entrepreneur, serving as COO/CFO of Globetrotter Software. Following the sale of the company in 2001, she and her husband purchased Paicines Ranch, launching a new chapter that has included regenerative ranching, organic farming, grass-fed beef production, holistic management, impact investing, and agricultural advocacy.
Today, Sallie serves as Managing Member of Cienega Capital and President of the Globetrotter Foundation. She has also served on numerous nonprofit and for-profit boards advancing regenerative agriculture, land stewardship, and rural communities.
Join us as Sallie shares insights from her unique journey as an entrepreneur, rancher, investor, and advocate working to build a more resilient and regenerative food system.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: TY AND TOKIE MORGAN
Farmer Ty and Farmer Tokie are a dynamic duo whose powerhouse personalities and “make-it-happen” mindset have helped grow their agricultural business from the ground up.
What started with just 50 pasture-raised broilers in 2021 has grown into a thriving diversified livestock operation built on regenerative agriculture, humane animal care, transparency, and a commitment to providing communities with access to high-quality local food.
As a Veteran family and husband-and-wife business team, Ty and Tokie have navigated the challenges of beginning farming with determination, strategic vision, and an unwavering belief in continuous learning. Their willingness to invest in education and put new ideas into practice has led to grant awards, speaking engagements, agricultural advocacy opportunities, and on-farm workshops that inspire the next generation of producers
In their keynote address, they will share candid insights into the realities of being beginning farmers, the highs and lows of building a business with family, and the resilience required to navigate the unknowns of entrepreneurship in agriculture.
Whether you’re just getting started or years into your farming journey, you won’t want to miss this honest and inspiring conversation.
Stay tuned for the 2026 speaker and session line-up!
(see our 2025 programming for a sneak peak at what to expect)