On Saturday, February 8, the Tri-County Cattlemen’s Association will host its 2025 Annual Meeting at the Barn at Fairview Acres, featuring keynote speaker Rob Sharkey, the Shark Farmer. Sharkey is a grain farmer from Illinois who is known for his radio show, TV programs, podcast, and keynote appearances.
“It’s going to be a story of how I started out in farming, and I immediately was on the verge of bankruptcy because of mistakes that I made. It was not a fun time; it was not a good beginning,” says Sharkey. “I openly talk about all the things I screwed up because we in ag don’t like to talk about that. But I think it’s important that people feel like, ‘Hey, when I make a mistake, I’m not alone.’ You know, we have been able to overcome it by some very unique circumstances. Plus, I’m remarkably funny, so that’s always good to hear.”
For tickets or more information, visit tricountycattlemen.com.
