President
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President
Registration is open for the 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, California, January 9-14. This is our flagship event, and our team is pulling out all the stops to inspire farmers, ranchers and partners across agriculture to imagine, grow, and lead together in 2026. To help get you excited for all that we have in store, here’s a little preview.
Attendees can expect a robust lineup of workshops to learn together and explore ways to grow their businesses and leadership skills in 2026. Convention workshops will cover the top issues facing agriculture and the latest trends in member and consumer engagement. Come ready to hear about the hot public policy issues for 2026, get a preview of the economic outlook for agriculture, engage with leading agriculture topics in the MAHA era, learn more about mental health initiatives, and consider growth strategies for beginning farmers.
Beyond our workshop lineup, we also have special sessions throughout the weekend that give all attendees an opportunity to engage further and to sharpen their advocacy and storytelling skills. The Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee will host its annual meeting on Sat., Jan. 10, which will feature an inspiring keynote from life coach and cattle rancher, Coach Kiah, as well as networking opportunities to help us kickoff the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The Promotion and Engagement Committee will host its annual Communicate, Collaborate and Influence (or CCI) training that same day, where they will explore strategies to engage with consumers. The Greenscreen Farmer, Jon Dinsmore, will share his story and how he uses social media to engage with millions right from his farm. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the “Power of Engagement” even more on Mon., Jan. 12, with a special workshop, where award-winning film and TV producer Sam Goldberg will bring his expertise to help attendees shape agricultural narratives that resonate with a variety of audiences.
We also are hoping for some of Southern California’s signature sunshine as we have a great lineup of local tours to offer attendees. Whether you are looking to see and sample local agriculture or get a behind-the-scenes look at historic California sites, we have got a tour for you. I also hear there’s a pretty famous mouse, who lives just a few blocks from the Convention Center, if you are looking to add in some family fun while you’re in California.
This is our flagship event, and our team is pulling out all the stops to inspire farmers, ranchers and partners across agriculture to imagine, grow, and lead together in 2026.
We’ve got all you could wish for when it comes to networking and learning about the latest innovation at our Trade Show. Stop by the new Ag Insights Hub where our sponsors and exhibitors will showcase their agriculture knowledge and share problem-solving strategies and helpful solutions. Our Cultivation Center Stage will feature an exciting lineup of speakers and maybe a live podcast or two—stay tuned for more there! And of course, the showcase event on the stage there will be the live Final Four round of the Ag Innovation Challenge. Come see what these innovative entrepreneurs have to offer your farm or ranch business. Then stop by our County Activities of Excellence booths to see the amazing programs our grassroots members have created to enrich and serve their communities. And don’t forget to stop by the AFBF booth where we’ll host a special Farm Bureau family gathering with picnic benches to foster fellowship. You can also step onto our front porch there to capture photos with family and friends.
Last, but certainly not least, we have an inspiring lineup for our general sessions. We have reimagined our main stage to bring renewed excitement to our time together as a Farm Bureau family. Before you head over to the opening general session, though, make sure you get a hearty helping of pancakes at the Ag Foundation’s Flapjack Fundraiser. You can enjoy a great meal and learn about the work our Ag Foundation team is doing to inspire the next generation to learn about agriculture. At our general sessions, we’ll honor those who have served agriculture and celebrate leaders who are imagining ways to grow and lead in agriculture. We’re excited to feature everyone’s favorite, again, the Farm Dog of the Year winner. We will honor our Veteran Farmer of the Year, and we’ll announce the winners of this year’s competitive YF&R events. Then to close out our final general session, we’ll welcome special keynote speaker Tim Tebow.
Finally, I want to extend a special invitation to young leaders across agriculture and Farm Bureau. We will host a special Empowering Young Leaders Reception this year, and we hope this will encourage and inspire young leaders on their leadership journey as we celebrate them together. At Farm Bureau, we know our future is only as strong as the leaders we are empowering today.
I hope this preview has you excited for the 2026 AFBF Convention and inspires you to register today. Whether you are still making plans or already packing your bags, I invite you to check out more details and exciting announcements on our convention website. We’ll see you in Anaheim!
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