The AgForward Scholarship Program
Move Your Farm — and Your Thinking — Forward at the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
Apply for the AgForward Scholarship Program and receive an opportunity to attend the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference in Springfield on August 6-7, plus exclusive access to Total Farm Marketing’s TFM360 grain marketing service.
Apply Below | Limited Scholarships Available | Applications Close June 30
As a Title Sponsor of the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference, Total Farm Marketing supports the continued progress of conservation agriculture and the farmers driving it forward.
Through our AgForward farmer scholarship program, selected farmers receive complimentary attendance to the 2026 conference along with an exclusive TFM360 trial—an AI-powered, rules-based approach to grain marketing designed to bring more structure and consistency to your decisions.
We believe resilient operations pair progressive production practices with a structured approach to grain marketing. The AgForward Scholarship Program is designed to bring those two elements together.
Through focused sessions and peer networking, you’ll gain practical insight you can take back to your operation—connecting how decisions in the field and in the market work together.
Join us August 6–7 in Springfield, IL.
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AgForward participants at the National No-Tillage Conference
What's Included
- Trial subscription to TFM360, a premier marketing service from Stewart-Peterson Inc. ($3,750 value; trial begins after program participant onboarding)
- One-on-one support from a TFM360 consultant from Stewart-Peterson Group Inc. to help you apply a structured approach to your grain marketing decisions
- Complimentary full registration to the National Strip-Tillage Conference, including all sessions and networking events ($469 value)
- Group networking meals with fellow AgForward participants and the Total Farm Marketing team
- Access to a classroom session introducing the TFM360 marketing service
About TFM360
For over 40 years, Total Farm Marketing has partnered with forward-thinking farmers who value innovation both in the field and in the marketplace.
Our publishing company, Stewart-Peterson Inc., offers a distinct, rules-based approach to grain marketing through TFM360—built to remove bias and bring more structure and consistency to your decisions.
Instead of reacting to the market day-to-day, TFM360 uses predefined AI-powered triggers, scenario planning, and ongoing evaluation to generate proactive recommendations grounded in process rather than opinion. At its core, the approach is built around incrementally locking in prices over time, with interconnected cash sales recommendations designed to manage risk across changing market conditions.
Across your operation, TFM360 takes a whole-farm, multi-year view—delivering coordinated recommendations across corn, soybeans, wheat, and fuel, while helping you manage decisions together rather than in isolation.
What that looks like in practice:
- Proactive sell triggers based on market conditions—not emotion
- Incremental pricing approach using interconnected cash sales
- Ongoing evaluation and adjustments as markets change
- Coordinated recommendations across multiple commodities
- Coverage across old crop, new crop, and next crop year
- Delivered through email, text, and video—so you can act when it matters
- Visibility into your activity and pricing through a centralized portal
Comparing TFM360 Recommendations to Benchmark Data
Watch this video to learn how this type of structured approach can be applied within your operation. Hear how TFM360’s published AI-driven recommendations compare to farm-level data on cash price averages from the University of Illinois annual farm report.
About the National Strip-Tillage Conference
Springfield, Ill. Aug. 6-7, 2026
For more than a decade, the National Strip-Tillage Conference has brought together agronomists, researchers, and strip-tillers to share actionable strategies and cutting-edge ideas proven to raise efficacy, efficiency, and profitability. Attendees gain insights through expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, and peer discussions, focused exclusively on the science and strategy of strip-till farming.
Visit the National Strip-Tillage Conference website.
Download the conference speaker program.
[Watch] What to expect at the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference
Eligibility Requirements
- Be the farm owner or hold primary authority over grain marketing decisions on the operation
- Currently practicing strip-tillage or considering transition
- Not be a current customer of Total Farm Marketing
- Operate or manage a farm in the U.S. with 1,000+ combined acres of corn and/or soybeans
- This program is open to all qualified producers regardless of age, experience level, or education. “Scholarship” reflects the educational focus, not an academic award.
Recipient Commitments
Pre-event:
- Program Introduction/Exploratory Discussion. Participate in a short introductory phone conversation with a Total Farm Marketing sales director who will also serve as your host during the event.
- Complete TFM360 Onboarding. Virtual or on-farm meeting with your assigned TFM360 advisor to initiate trial setup, review your current grain marketing approach, and explore how to align TFM360 recommendations with your specific farm objectives.
On-site:
- Engage in Conference Activities and Peer Networking. Connect with fellow scholarship recipients and other attendees to exchange ideas and learn from diverse experiences in both agronomy and marketing.
- TFM360 Classroom Session. Attend a conference session hosted by Total Farm Marketing to learn how its rules-based approach supports more disciplined marketing decisions.
Post-event:
- Continue the TFM360 Trial Experience. Engage and participate actively during your TFM360 trial period. Maintain communication with your TFM360 advisor. Monitor and follow TFM360's ongoing grain marketing recommendations.
Selection & Follow-Up Process
All applications must be submitted by June 30 to be considered. Early applications are encouraged, as spots may fill before the deadline. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selections are based on alignment with program goals and eligibility. Applicants will be notified of their selection status within 7–10 business days. If selected, a Total Farm Marketing representative will reach out to confirm attendance.
Fine Print
- If the recipient wishes to bring additional family or farm members, all attendance costs will be paid by the recipient.
- Meals outside of TFM-hosted networking meals are the responsibility of the recipient.
- Optional workshops or add-on conference functions not included with general registration are the responsibility of the recipient.
- Travel and lodging arrangements and costs are the responsibility of the recipient. A discounted nightly hotel rate will be available.
- Participation includes a TFM360 trial, a product of Stewart-Peterson Inc., supported by consultants from Stewart-Peterson Group Inc.
- Recipient is not obligated to continue with TFM360 after the trial concludes.
- Recipients will be selected by Total Farm Marketing staff based on eligibility and responses.
- Scholarships are non-transferable. If unable to attend, we may select an alternate.
Ready to Apply?
Submit your application for the AgForward Scholarship Program by June 30, and take the next step toward smarter, stronger decision-making in the field and farm office.