During the last week of February, agricultural professionals from around the world gathered in Rosario, Argentina for the 25th International Farm Management Congress, an event that blends research, real-world experience, and global perspective.
The Congress offered a unique mix of academic sessions and on-the-ground learning. Participants attended presentations highlighting Argentine agriculture alongside research on farm management challenges from across the globe. Beyond the meeting rooms, attendees stepped into the field, touring local farms and engaging directly with producers to better understand how agriculture operates in Argentina.
For Paul Goeringer, Principal Faculty Specialist, the experience was both professionally rewarding and personally insightful. While at the Congress, Goeringer served on a panel discussing the successes and challenges of carbon markets in the United States, joining colleagues from the University of Kentucky and Clemson University. He also co-presented a poster with University of Maryland Extension poultry specialist Jon Moyle, highlighting the evolving needs of Maryland poultry growers.
But for Goeringer, the most valuable takeaway came from the global exchange of ideas.
“What I enjoy most about this conference is hearing how other countries are tackling issues like succession planning and thinking about how those ideas might apply back home in Maryland,” he said. “It’s also eye-opening to hear about the challenges agriculture faces in different parts of the world—and even more so to visit farms and talk directly with the people managing them.”
Experiences like these reinforce the importance of international collaboration in addressing shared agricultural challenges. By connecting research with real-world practices, the Congress continues to provide a platform for learning that extends far beyond its host country.
With Rosario now in the rearview mirror, Goeringer and Moyle are already looking ahead to the next International Farm Management Congress, set to take place in Romania in the summer of 2028.
