American Farm Bureau Convention
American Farm Bureau Convention takes place on 8–13 January 2027 at Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte. It is organised by American Farm Bureau Federation, and B2DB lists 25 speakers and 71 sessions announced so far.
The 108th consecutive American Farm Bureau Convention, organised by the American Farm Bureau Federation, takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, from January 8 to 13, 2027, under the theme "Driven to Lead, Fueled by Community." The programme includes general sessions, educational workshops, North Carolina tours, a trade show, and policy-setting activity for the organisation's state and county Farm Bureaus.
Key facts
| Dates | 8–13 January 2027 (upcoming) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, United States of America |
| Organiser | American Farm Bureau Federation |
| Series | American Farm Bureau Convention |
| Speakers | 25 |
| Sessions | 71 |
| Stages | Westin Charlotte - Tryon Room, CCC - Richardson Ballroom B, Off Site, CCC, E212B, E212D, E221A, E221B, CCC - Multiple, CCC - Richardson Ballroom A, Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show, Cultivation Center Stage, CCC Hall A, Public Policy, Consumer Engagement & Member Engagement, Rural Development & Member Engagement, Rural Development, Exhibit Hall D Cultivation Center Stage, Member Engagement, Exhibit Hall General Session |
| Sponsors | 16 |
| Official site | convention.fb.org/schedule-of-events |
Keynote speakers
- Zippy Duvall President, American Farm Bureau Federation
- Kim Kitchings
Speakers (25)
Compiled from the published agenda; speakers can claim and verify their own entry.
- Joby Young Executive Vice President, American Farm Bureau Federation
- Kirsten Jaglo
- Linda Pryor Member, North Carolina Farm Bureau
- Zippy Duvall President, American Farm Bureau Federation
- Barbara Thomas Coach, The Verity Accord
- Elia Alfonso Coach, The Verity Accord
- Kim Kitchings
- Marcella Oakley Founder, The Verity Accord
- Autumn Lankford Higgins Director, Government Affairs, American Farm Bureau Federation
- Bernt Nelson Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation
- Brian Glenn Director, Government Affairs, American Farm Bureau Federation
- Brian Waddingham Executive Director, Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers
- Cameron Castillo Associate Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation
- Courtney Briggs Managing Director, Government Affairs, American Farm Bureau Federation
- Faith Parum Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation
- Jason Mugnaini Executive Director of Government Relations
- John Walt Boatright Director, Government Affairs, American Farm Bureau Federation
- Laurie Beach Director of Events & Development
- Lynda Loveland Director of Communications
- Matt Nuckols Director of Membership Engagement
- Peggy Browne Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Water, EPA
- RJ Layher Director, Government Affairs, American Farm Bureau Federation
- Shelby Hagenauer Senior Director, Government Affairs, American Farm Bureau Federation
- Virginia Houston Managing Director, Government Affairs, American Farm Bureau Federation
- William “Bill” Powers President, Delaware Farm Bureau
Agenda (71 sessions)
Day 1 — Friday 8 January 2027
- Cornell University Ag-Corps Workshop 08:30 · Westin Charlotte - Tryon Room
- Women's Communications Boot Camp Alumni Workshop 17:00 · CCC - Richardson Ballroom B
Day 2 — Saturday 9 January 2027
- Fields of Progress: Grain, Orchards & Family Farms 07:15–17:00 · Off Site
- The Biltmore Estate Experience 07:30–16:30 · Off Site
- From Our Grass to Your Glass: North Carolina Dairy Trail 08:00–16:00 · Off Site
- Blue Ridge Agritourism & Artisan Flavors 08:00–17:00 · Off Site
- Women's Leadership Networking and Regional Caucuses 08:00 · CCC
- Vineyards, Farms & North Carolina Wine Country 08:00–17:00 · Off Site
- Faith, Family & Farming 08:00–15:30 · Off Site
- Racing Heritage & Rural Traditions 08:00–17:15 · Off Site
- Cornell University Ag-Corps Workshop 08:30 · Westin Charlotte - Tryon Room
- YF&R Excellence in Ag Presentations 09:00–17:00 · E212B, E212D, E221A, E221B
- Growing North Carolina: Nursery & Family Farm Tour 09:00–15:30 · Off Site
- Champions of Speed: Behind the Scenes at NASCAR 09:30–15:30 · Off Site
- YF&R Discussion Meet Round 1 10:30–11:30 · CCC - Multiple
- Annual Meeting of the American Farm Bureau Women 10:30 · CCC - Richardson Ballroom A — Kim Kitchings
- YF&R Next Level Networking and Learning Session 11:30–16:00
- Farm Story Behind the Photo 12:30–12:55 · Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
- Communicate, Collaborate and Influence (CCI) Consumer Engagement Workshop 13:00–15:30 · CCC - Richardson Ballroom A — Barbara Thomas, Elia Alfonso, Marcella Oakley
- From Farm to Consumer: A Conversation with Supply Chain Leaders 13:00–13:25 · Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show — Joby Young
- What does U.S. Geological Survey Work Have to do with Your Farm? 13:30–13:55 · Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
- YF&R Discussion Meet Round 2 14:00–15:00
- Champions of Community: County Activities of Excellence Showcase 14:00–14:25 · Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
- Fireside Chat with President Zippy Duvall 14:30–14:55 · Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show — Zippy Duvall
- Live Podcast with Joby 15:00–15:55 · Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show — Joby Young
- Right to Farm Laws: Protecting Agriculture and the Working Farm 16:00–16:25 · Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
- From Research to Action — Putting the National Women in Agriculture Study to Work 16:30–17:15 · Cultivation Center Stage
- YF&R Discussion Meet Sweet 16 & Achievement Award Top 10 Announcements 17:25 · Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
- YF&R Excellence in Ag Top 10 Announcement 19:25
Day 3 — Sunday 10 January 2027
- YF&R Excellence in Ag Top 10 Presentations 08:00–09:15
- Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser 08:00 — Linda Pryor
- Youth Leadership Program 08:45
- Opening General Session 09:30 · CCC Hall A — Zippy Duvall
- Public Policy Hot Topics 11:30–12:30 · Public Policy — Autumn Lankford Higgins, Brian Glenn, Courtney Briggs, John Walt Boatright +3 more
- Ag Innovation Challenge Final Four Live Pitch Competition 11:30 · Cultivation Center Stage
- YF&R Excellence in Ag Top 10 Presentations (cont.) 11:30–17:15
- On Trend: Insights into Consumer Perceptions of Agriculture 11:30–12:30 · Consumer Engagement & Member Engagement
- Leadership Luncheon 12:00
- Agricultural Workforce Solutions 13:15–14:15 · Public Policy
- Building a Long-Term Legacy: Finding a Succession Plan That Works for You 13:15–14:15 · Rural Development & Member Engagement
- What's Happening at USDA - and What Does it Mean for You? 13:15–14:15 · Public Policy
- Markets, Mayhem & What's Next: Ag Economics Outlook for 2027 13:15–14:15 · Public Policy — Bernt Nelson, Cameron Castillo, Faith Parum
- YF&R Discussion Meet Sweet 16 13:15–14:15
- Across the Atlantic: Lessons Learned from European Agriculture 13:30–13:55 · Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show — Kirsten Jaglo
- New Horizon Award Winners - Showcasing Innovative Initiatives Across the Country 14:00–14:55 · Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show — Brian Waddingham, Jason Mugnaini, Laurie Beach, Lynda Loveland +2 more
- EPA Leadership on Emerging Issues Impacting Agriculture 14:30–15:30 · Public Policy — Peggy Browne
- From Bright Leaf to Broilers: The Evolution of North Carolina Agriculture 14:30–15:30 · Rural Development
- New Faces in Town: Examining the Outcome of the 2026 Midterms & What It Means for Agriculture 14:30–15:30 · Public Policy
- Celebrating Veteran Farmers and the 2027 Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence Winner 15:00–15:25 · Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
- Mid General Session 16:00
Day 4 — Monday 11 January 2027
- YF&R Discussion Meet Final Four 08:10–09:10 · Exhibit Hall D Cultivation Center Stage
- Cornell University Ag-Corps Workshop 08:30
- Field to Fork Face-Off 09:15 · Cultivation Center Stage
- Why We Need Agriculture in Science Classrooms 10:15–11:00 · Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
- Practical Tools to Support Farmer Mental Health 10:15–11:15 · Member Engagement
- Artificial Intelligence on the Farm: Innovation, Adoption, and Policy 10:15–11:15 · Rural Development
- YF&R Awards and Recognition Program 11:30–12:45 · Exhibit Hall General Session
- Closing General Session 11:30
- Responding When the Pressure is On 14:00 — Barbara Thomas, Elia Alfonso, Marcella Oakley
Day 5 — Tuesday 12 January 2027
- Fields of Progress: Grain, Orchards & Family Farms 07:15–17:00 · Off Site
- The Biltmore Estate Experience 07:30–16:30 · Off Site
- Racing Heritage & Rural Traditions 08:00–17:15 · Off Site
- Blue Ridge Agritourism & Artisan Flavors 08:00–17:00 · Off Site
- From Our Grass to Your Glass: North Carolina Dairy Trail 08:00–16:00 · Off Site
- Annual Meeting of Voting Delegates 08:00
- Innovation in Agriculture: From Research to the Farm 08:00–16:30 · Off Site
- Vineyards, Farms & North Carolina Wine Country 08:00–17:00 · Off Site
- Faith, Family & Farming 08:00–15:30 · Off Site
- Farm Fresh Innovation: Sustainable Agriculture and Greenhouse 09:30–17:00 · Off Site
- Racing Legends & Victory Lane Experience 09:45–15:30 · Off Site
- Voting Delegate Session Continued 14:00
Organisers, sponsors and partners
Organiser (1)
American Farm Bureau Federation
Sponsors (16)
Stanley Black & Decker · Google Cloud · Nationwide · Farm Bureau Financial Services · United Soybean Board · Syngenta · Corteva · Merck Animal Health · AmericanAg · CoBank · Case IH · Southern Extension Risk Management Education · Farm Credit · T-Mobile · John Deere · Land O'Lakes
Exhibitors (7)
Ford Motor Company · Seismi · Access Development · Michigan Farm Bureau · Case IH · Farm Credit · John Deere
Startups (3)
Good Agriculture · Swinergy · Nave Analytics
Source: the published agenda. See how B2DB compiles its records.