Convention Agenda
Below is a high-level agenda for the 2026 Convention. This is a draft and subject to change.
Saturday, March 7
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Registration Open
The District7:00AM - 5:30PM
Sponsor Exhibits Open
The District9:00AM - 12:00PM
Opening Session
St. Charles- Welcome & Call to Order – Rob Larew, NFU President
- National Anthem
- Secretary & Treasurer Reports
- Nominations for President and Vice President
- Farm Financial Wellness
- What Comes Next: Rethinking Farm and Food Policy
1:30PM - 3:45PM
Breakouts
Various Rooms- AGRIMEDIC Training
- More Untold Stories: Cooperation, Community, and Farmers Union in the South
- NFU Speech Contest
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Opening Reception
St. James5:00PM - 7:00PM
Opening Banquet
St. Charles- Remarks, NFU President Rob Larew
- Milt Hakel Award for Excellence in Agriculture Journalism
- Meritorious Service Award
Sunday, March 8
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Registration Open
The District7:00AM - 5:30PM
Sponsor Exhibits Open
The District10:00AM - 12:00PM
General Session
St. Charles- Membership and Leadership Awards
- The Future of Family Farming and Ranching
- Keynote: Jason DeShaw
1:30PM - 5:00PM
General Session / Policy Consideration
Emerging Leader
Next Generation Highlight
- Next Generation Feature
- Sponsor Recognition
- Growing the Agricultural Value Chain
- Speech Contest Winner
- International Year of the Woman Farmer
- Policy Consideration
5:30PM - 7:00PM
NFU PAC Happy Hour
St. JamesMonday, March 9
7:30AM - 5:30PM
Registration Open
The District7:30AM - 5:30PM
Sponsor Exhibits Open
The District8:00AM - 11:30AM
General Session / Policy Consideration
St. Charles- National Youth Advisory Council
- Next Generation Feature
- Policy Consideration
1:00PM - 5:00PM
General Session / Policy Consideration
St. Charles- National Youth Advisory Council
- 2027 Convention
- Policy Consideration
