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All-States Leadership Summit

Washington, D.C. | May 22-24, 2026

Registration for the 2026 All-States Leadership Summit closes at 11:59 PM EST on Friday, May 1.

The All-States Leadership Summit is NFU’s premier youth leadership development conference for college students and young adults across the country. Participants will grow their networks, learn from agricultural industry professionals, gain more insight into NFU’s advocacy process, and explore future career opportunities – all set against the background of the nation’s capital.

National Youth Advisory Council

Participants are also given the opportunity to run for and elect members to NFU’s National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC). Throughout the course of their year serving on the Council, NYAC members will attend the Fall Legislative Fly-In with their states, attend NFU’s Annual Convention, complete an additional leadership project of their choosing, and plan and lead the following year’s All-States Leadership Summit.

Testimonial

"Ultimately, the NFU All-States Leadership Summit is more than just a leadership training event; it’s a transformative experience. It’s a space where young people are not only taught to lead, but are empowered to lead right now. It’s a place where connections are made, ideas are exchanged, and futures are shaped."

Brooke Franke

Rocky Mountain Farmers Union

2026 All-States Leadership Summit Agenda

Thursday, May 21

ALL DAY

Travel Day

No formal programming is scheduled for this day. Participants may pick up their conference materials between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. if they are able.

Friday, May 22

MORNING

Breakfast

Breakfast will be available at the hotel in the morning. Participants will be able to pick up their conference materials if they have not yet.

9:00AM - 10:00AM

In Transit

Buses will load at the hotel at 9:00 a.m. to depart for the Hart Senate Building with a 9:30 a.m. ETA.

10:00AM - 10:30AM

Introductions

Hart Senate Building

Hear from the current National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) about this year's All-States Leadership Summit, get to know your fellow participants, and break out into small-group discussion circles.

10:30AM - 11:00AM

National Farmers Union 101

Hart Senate Building

In this short session, you'll get an introduction to National Farmers Union, its history, how it operates, and how it collaborates with its state organizations around the country.

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Agriculture Policy Deep Dive

Hart Senate Building

NFU's Government Relations (GR) team will introduce you to some of NFU's policy priorities, provide a how-to on navigating and staying up to date with legislation, and discuss the inner-workings of Congress.

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Lunch

Hart Senate Building

Lunch will be provided for participants.

1:00PM - 1:30PM

Group Breakouts

Hart Senate Building

Led by the National Youth Advisory Council, participants will break up into small groups to discuss the 2026 NFU Policy Book and develop their own changes and additions in preparation the mock policy discussion.

1:30PM - 2:30PM

Mock Policy Discussion

Hart Senate Building

Get a glimpse into Farmers Union's grassroots policy process! Participants will act as delegates representing their states as they follow parliamentary procedure to debate and amend the 2026 All-States Policy Book.

2:30PM

Group Activity

EVENING

Free Time

Participants will be able to freely explore Washington as they get dinner on their own.

Saturday, May 23

MORNING

Breakfast

Hotel

Breakfast will be available at the hotel in the morning.

9:00AM - 9:15AM

Announcements

Hotel

Participants will receive quick morning announcements and a briefing of the day's events before more programming.

9:15AM - 10:15AM

Youth Leadership Panel

Hotel

The National Youth Advisory Council members will explore youth leadership opportunities that are available to participants.

10:15AM - 10:30AM

Break

Hotel

10:30AM - 11:30AM

Exploring Your Strengths

Hotel

Participants will uncover their personal strengths through a personality test and guided exercise to spark conversations on teamwork and personal development.

11:30AM - 12:30PM

Communications Workshop

Hotel

12:30PM - 1:30PM

Lunch + NYAC Applications Due

Hotel

Lunch will be provided for participants. Applications for the 2026-27 National Youth Advisory Council are due to NFU staff before the end of the lunch break.

1:30PM - 2:30PM

Breakout Sessions

Hotel

2:30PM - 3:30PM

NYAC Speeches and Interviews

Hotel

Participants who are running for the 2026-27 National Youth Advisory Council will cycle through interviews with NFU staff and take part in a speech contest. Participants who are not running for a position will review applicant speeches.

3:30PM - 5:00PM

Break

Hotel

5:00PM

Dinner

Hotel

Dinner will be provided for participants.

EVENING

Group Activity

Sunday, May 24

8:00AM

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

Dupont Circle

Participants will take the Metro to DC's largest farmers market, the FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market. Participants will get a glimpse into mid-Atlantic agriculture, meet with vendors, and see east coast farm community in action.

MORNING

DC Sightseeing

After the farmers market, participants are free to explore DC on their own; see into Washington's diplomatic community at nearby Embassy Row, head to the National Mall to tour the monuments, or find your own adventure! Participants must return to the hotel on time for the 3:00 p.m. debrief.

3:00PM - 3:30PM

Conference Debrief

Hotel

Participants will discuss what they will take home with them from this experience, and what opportunities are next for them.

3:30PM - 6:00PM

Break

6:00PM

All-States Banquet

Participants will meet Farmers Union leadership and reflect on the conference over dinner. The 2026-27 National Youth Advisory Council will be announced.

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