Access Pinion Thought Leaders

Subject Matter Experts Access to food and agriculture thought leadership – from policy to plate – for presentations, panels, & articles 2025

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We are Food & Ag – Advisors and Accountants About Us With roots dating back to 1932, Pinion has made it our mission to immerse to positively impact the future of farming and food production—from policy to plate.

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Experts in the food and agriculture sector Assurance providers On-farm financial advisors Tax strategists Accounting professionals Government policy advocates Land, conservation, and renewable energy advisors USDA and farm program guides Risk management consultants Succession and estate planners Family business, wealth, and legacy advisors Sustainability for agribusinesses developers

Who We Work With Pinion is embedded throughout the U.S. food-supply chain and globally, working with producers (farmers, ranchers, and livestock producers), input suppliers, processors, packagers, distributors, biofuel manufacturers, ag equipment dealerships, landowners, lenders, and many agencies and policy organizations.

For many decades, we have worked side-by-side with farmers, processors and other advocacy groups, helping them make important business decisions, manage their financial resources, and engage with their supply chain and other key stakeholders. We have deep expertise in global trade, trade-related advocacy, business valuation, government and public affairs, and sustainability.

Food & Ag Markets We Serve Pinion offers financial, operational, and succession planning solutions for businesses in: • • • •

Animal Protein—the protein agriculture market, including meat, fiber, milk, eggs, and other animal products.

Commodity Crops—producers of grain, wheat, soybeans, corn, potatoes, cotton, and other row crops.

Permanent and Specialty Producers—vegetable, fruit, nut, nurseries, producers, and manufacturers achieve financial prosperity and longevity.

Food & Beverage Manufacturing—secondary processing, harvest/processing plants, CPG brands, breweries, wineries, distilleries, foodservice, wholesalers, retailers, distributors

Boots on the Ground Expertise: 90+ Years Dedicated to Food & Ag Many of our advisors have stood in farming/ranching boots — we know producers’ businesses because many of us grew up on farms or are still actively involved in our own farms and ranches.

Learn more about us at: Food & Ag Consulting: Specialized Advisory Services | Pinion Global

OUR MOST REQUESTED TOPICS

Ag Policy: Government & Public Affairs Brian Kuehl works closely with members of Congress, federal officials, and state policymakers to shape policies that benefit agricultural interests, leveraging strategic connections to maintain a strong presence in government relations. Monitoring opportunities for America’s farmers, Brian advocates on impactful issues like Ag tax policies, the Farm Bill, and government programs.

Brian Discusses Political Insights for Ag Businesses ● Policy analysis – legislation and proposed regulations that impact farmers,

ranchers, processors, and suppliers long-term. ● Detailed modeling and explanation of how geopolitical policy changes will

impact agribusiness.

Next Gen Farm Strategy: Estate & Succession Planning Kevin Bearley, J.D., works with farm family operations on sophisticated

tax solutions and complex family dynamics involved in estate and succession planning. His passion to help family agribusinesses survive and thrive both inspires and motivates families to act.

Kevin Discusses Strategies to Protect Business Assets Ahead of Succession and Limit Risk • How to ensure operating assets and cash flow are accessible to on-farm heirs for the long-term, create prosperous farm operations, and ensure monetary benefits to other off-farm heirs • Developing your family business goals and financial strategies while maximizing tax benefits at present and into the future

Land Advisory & Solutions: Enhance, Conserve & Protect Quint Shambaugh provides strategic guidance, facilitation, and advisory services for land and water improvements, agricultural capital improvements, USDA programs, right-of-way mitigation, conservation easements and credits, and renewable energy projects.

Quint Discusses Program Options and Opportunities to Improve the Profitability, Farmability, and Growth of Land • Explore agriculturally-focused land opportunities, recommendations for risk management, and NRCS program guidance and conservation strategies. ● Learn pro tips for successful asset improvement projects for water, soil, and land

Farm Program Policy Guidance: USDA and FSA Opportunities Phil Newendyke works with farm operations to resolve local FSA office issues, facilitates management meetings, and navigates complex appeals – unlocking every potential opportunity for farmers and ranchers under the USDA and FSA guidelines.

Phil Discusses Updates on USDA Farm Programs and Legislative Changes • Information on how to meet eligibility requirements and navigate new program rules and regulations • How to maximize benefits available to your operation through FSA and NRCS programs • Maximize opportunities that are available while avoiding potential pitfalls

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IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR AGRIBUSINESS GROWTH & SUSTAINABILITY

Farm Financial Business Management Topics FAQs we address:

Risk Management Topics

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Ag Tax Compliance & Strategy Topics In addition to new tax code guidance, FAQs we address:

Sustainability Topics for Farmers, Growers, Ranchers & Agribusinesses Helping producers protect and invest in their land while satisfying food value chain partners and consumers:

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Next Gen, Estate & Family Business Advising Topics Discuss the process of creating a plan to sustain farmers, their business, their heirs, and their legacy – on both a financial and emotional level:

Wealth Management Topics Diving into your overall financial picture—for you and your business. This involves coordinating the design of a retirement plan with a tax plan. Our wealth managers help simplify the complexities around financial planning with discussions on: • • • •

Financial planning Managing investments Strategies with insurance Qualified retirement plan FAQs and guidance

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Accounting & Financial Performance Topics As a nationally-recognized ‘Top 70’ accounting firm in the U.S., our professional accounting advisors can address many of the office challenges in the business environment – helping owners and managers to contend with economic uncertainties and labor challenges. We can also address ways to optimize, expand, and transition operations to enable growth or competitive strategies.

Back-Office Solutions for Accounting, Finance & HR Needs For farms struggling with inefficiencies in accounting processes, those unable to find trained professionals in their area, or in need of strategic business insights for better decision-making—areas where they commonly seek guidance and information:

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