Ag Peer Group Programs
Support for Farmers and Other Business Leaders
Professional and personal support tailored to empower you and your business.
Connect, Learn, and Grow With Your Peers
There is power in getting the right people in the same room.
Running a business can be isolating but joining a peer group provides a sense of community and connection. By engaging with like-minded individuals in your industry — from farm business managers and owners to emerging leaders and family members — you gain invaluable personal and professional support, shared wisdom, and a platform to exchange best practices and tackle common challenges.
“Members share all sorts of nuts-and-bolts information about financing, equipment, human resources, inputs, and other topics.
Just as important — they support each other through the hills and valleys, helping each other succeed both in life and in business.”
Davon Cook, Lead Peer Group Advisor
Leverage the Power of Peer Groups
Pinion organizes and facilitates peer groups across the U.S. for business leaders, creating an environment where you can learn from and with each other, facing challenges as a united front.
The value of a peer group is two-fold: you get access to ongoing executive education content, equipping you with essential skills, resources, and connections. Additionally, you get peer support and advice in a non-competitive environment — everyone wants the best for each other.
Build Relationships
Don’t approach business alone. Cultivate community, forge friendships, and find help through tough times.
Overcome Your Challenges
Someone else has been in your shoes. By sharing your challenges, you gain wisdom and encouragement from individuals who have overcome the same mountains in your path.
Gain Self-Awareness
We all have blind spots. Honest feedback from invested supporters can provide a better understanding of your strengths and weaknesses.
Think Outside the Box
Don’t stay stuck. Different perspectives and opinions spark creativity, new ideas, strategy, and out-of-the-box solutions.
How Does a Pinion Peer Group Work?
Peer groups are made up of like-minded business owners who get together two to three times per year.
A Pinion facilitator organizes the meeting and manages the agenda and flow of conversation, keeping the time efficient and impactful. Members help each other, get advice, and learn from speakers and trainers about topics that affect their business.
We tailor our offerings to various group sizes and focuses to ensure alignment with your specific goals. After a detailed initial discussion, we determine the right fit for you between the peer groups we offer:
General Management and Ownership Peer Groups
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These groups include on-farm visits and function as an advisory board to your business, encompassing members from various career stages and functions.
The Progress Coach
Engage in leadership events
A specialized program designed for emerging leaders taking the reins of their business, focusing on leadership and management skills enhancement.
Financial Professionals Peer Groups
Share financial best practices
Geared towards Controllers and Chief Financial Officers, these groups concentrate on advanced accounting and finance topics.
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Discover what Pinion can do for you:
Expertise Wherever You Need It
A holistic approach to optimal results.
Pinion is dedicated to your business and your success. We navigate the barriers, complexities, and business challenges that stand in your way, cultivating your long-term growth and helping you achieve new opportunities.
Accounting & Back Office Solutions
Capture accurate accounting data and advisory and alleviate compliance and back office challenges so that you can tend to what matters most.
Tax Compliance & Strategy
Specialists in understanding market challenges, tax law, and tax compliance needs.
Food & Ag Consulting
Our ag-focused advisors take a holistic view of your business to forecast and capture opportunities, mitigate challenges, & drive your food & ag business forward.
Succession Planning
Navigate tough business decisions, family discussions, and entity transitions. Expert estate and gift tax knowledge, trust guidance, long-term goal setting and risk management.
Financial Strategy
Strategic analysis and guidance to navigate transaction deals, satisfy stakeholder needs, and make long-term decisions.
Sustainability
Sustainability tools, solutions, and expert consulting for the food value chain. Customized to meet your sustainability goals.
- Develop a program and data plan
- Measure performance
- Program targets and execution
- GHG accounting
- Scope 1, 2, 3 reporting
- Risk assessments
Discover the Power of Peer Group Insights
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Our team of trained facilitators have led peer groups for over 10 years. We have worked with all kinds of groups and have honed the craft of creating an effective and impactful experience.
Connect with Davon
Davon Cook, Lead Advisor – Peer Group Programs