Lay of the Land®  Arkansas Conference

Saunders Real Estate

The most anticipated annual gathering of those who want the most accurate, current data about the Arkansas land market.

Mount Sequoyah Center - Bailey Center

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Join us at the Arkansas Land Conference, a gathering where industry leaders, dedicated landowners, and investors come together to delve into the vibrant landscape of Arkansas real estate.This event offers valuable insights into market trends, investment opportunities, and the changing economic factors that influence land ownership. Guided by seasoned experts, our sessions will explore topics such as the latest updates on Arkansas row crop and poultry farm markets, emerging trends in timberland investments, the true value of recreational land, the broader economic outlook for landowners, and more.Whether you are a seasoned investor, an institution, or a first-time land buyer, this conference will provide you with the knowledge and connections needed to navigate the diverse opportunities within Arkansas’s land market. Event Details:Date: October 17, 2025Time: 8:30 AM - 3 PMLocation: Mount Sequoyah - Bailey Center150 N. Skyline Drive, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Event Schedule:8:30 AM Attendee Check In &amp; Breakfast9:00 AM Welcome • Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM - Saunders Real Estate9:15 AM Current Trends and Challenges in Arkansas Agriculture The panel will offer insights into the latest developments and trends shaping Arkansas’s vibrant agricultural landscape. This session aims to highlight the challenges, innovations, and opportunities driving growth and sustainability in the state's agricultural sector.<ul><li>Brandon Durant, Agriculture Managing Director &amp; Business Development - Saunders Real Estate</li><li>Chance Creighton, Land Advisor - Saunders Real Estate</li><li>Mark Lambert, Director of State Affairs - Arkansas Farm Bureau</li><li>John L. Conner Jr., Founder &amp; President - Holden Conner</li><li>Matthew Pope, Partner - Cultura</li></ul>10:00 AM Arkansas’s Forestry Outlook Experts will dive into the heart of Arkansas’s robust wood products, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities that define the forestry industry.<ul><li>Greg Hay ACF, CF, RF - Senior Advisor - Saunders Land</li><li>Dr. Matthew H. Pelkki, Director, Arkansas Center for Forest Business - University of Arkansas System</li></ul>10:45 AM Kyle Cunningham, PhD, RF, State Forester - Arkansas Department of Agriculture11:15 AM Networking Break11:30 AM Tax Reform &amp; Estate Planning - Opportunities &amp; Strategies As conversations around federal tax reform continue to unfold, this panel explores the latest changes shaping estate planning, property sales, and business investments. Topics include updates to estate tax exemptions, new tools like farm sale tax deferrals, expanded rural opportunity zones, and the return of full bonus depreciation. With so many moving parts in today’s tax landscape, this session offers practical insight every landowner should hear.<ul><li>Tyler Davis, ALC, President - Saunders Real Estate</li></ul>12:15 PM Lunch1:00 PM Economic Update for U.S. Agriculture<ul><li>Dr. Bruce L. Ahrendsen, Professor of Agricultural Economics &amp; Agribusiness - University of Arkansas</li></ul>1:45 PM Networking Break2:00 PM Lay of the Land® Market Update The Lay of the Land Arkansas Market Report has become a trusted benchmark for tracking annual land sales and market performance across the state. Building on that foundation, and backed by the most current data collected by the Saunders Research team, this session offers a real-time look at the state’s various land sectors. Panelists will highlight buyer activity, commodity pressures, and recent events shaping values, giving attendees a clear view of where the market stands and where it’s headed. The Lay of the Land® conference is organized and sponsored exclusively by Saunders Real Estate and is offered to our clients, landowners, and related interests. This is our primary audience, and space is limited, so we respectfully ask that real estate brokers and licensed associates outside of our brokerage do not attend the event.

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