About

Vance Crowe is a world-renowned public speaker whose practical yet profound communication strategies empower leaders to solve unseen problems, earning him stages at farm conferences, universities, hedge funds, and corporate boardrooms across the US, Canada, and Europe.

Raised as the middle child of seven in rural Illinois, Vance’s early days walking beans and baling hay grounded him in the values of hard work and community. His global journey—Peace Corps in Kenya, World Bank in Washington, D.C., and a Master’s in Negotiations—shaped his unique ability to navigate complex human dynamics.

Leaving the World Bank disillusioned by bureaucracy, Vance became Director of Millennial Engagement at Monsanto, where he honed his expertise in bridging divides through communication.

Ag Communications & Farm Succession

Today, he delivers transformative keynotes that equip audiences with actionable tools to resolve conflicts, build relationships, and foster understanding, blending humor, storytelling, and his signature Interest-Based Communications framework.

As founder of Legacy Interviews, he’s recorded hundreds of life stories, so that future generations know their family history. Hosting The Ag Tribes Report and The Vance Crowe Podcast, with over 450 episodes featuring U.S. Senators, farmers, and unexpected voices, Vance proves everyone’s story matters.

His talks, praised for their practicality and depth, have inspired farmers across North America and leaders at top-tier institutions to rethink communication and drive meaningful change, making him an essential voice for navigating today’s challenges.

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Interviews & Blogs

Colorado Farm Bureau

Vance Crowe was an incredible addition to our Annual Meeting. He really set the tone for a great weekend, and members were raving about him the whole rest of the meeting.

Grain Farmers of Ontario

The feedback from farmers was overwhelmingly positive from his keynote right down to his smaller group workshop. If you want the audience to laugh, think and discuss, Vance is a great choice.

Farm Credit Mid-America

“He made the entire process seamless, demonstrating a genuine commitment to understanding our goals and the needs of our audience. Vance took the time to tailor his message to align perfectly with the overall theme of our conference, ensuring that his presentation not only resonated with our attendees but also reinforced our core objectives.”

Christian Good, Mississippi Farm Bureau

"Vance is an incredible speaker, world class. He taught about negotiations and how to approach people in a way that is relatable. All of those skills, we farmers and business owners can use daily. Everyone was really plugged into his engaging speaking.”

Bryan Ostlund, Oregon Seed League

“You truly were one of the best, if not the best, keynote speakers we've had the pleasure to work with.”

Amelia Stevens, Kentucky Cattlemen

“The feedback from Vance's session has been nothing short of incredible. Every single participant had something positive to say. Not just polite praise, but genuine enthusiasm all around.”