Schedule of Events
Below is a high-level agenda for the 2026 Convention in Anaheim. Keep an eye on the agenda as we get closer to the event as items may shift and change.
Thursday, January 8
All times represented as Pacific Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
ACC = Anaheim Convention Center
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
Group Pickup, Exhibitor & Sponsor Only
ACC Hall C Pre-function
6:00 p.m.
Joint Committee Reception (invitation only)
Avalon A Ballroom - Hilton Anaheim
Friday, January 9
All times represented as Pacific Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
8:00 a.m.
Member Benefits & Membership Meeting (invitation only)
ACC - 204B
8:00 a.m.
P&E Committee Meeting (invitation only)
ACC - 208B
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
ACC Hall C - Pre-function
4:00 p.m.
Member Benefits Reception (invitation only)
5:00 p.m.
Women's Communications Boot Camp & Alumni Workshop (invitation only)
ACC - 304CD
5:00 p.m.
YF&R Competitor Check-in Reception (invitation only)
Hilton Anaheim - Pacific A Ballroom
6:00 p.m.
State Presidents' Dinner (invitation only)
Off Site
Saturday, January 10
All times represented as Pacific Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Convention Registration
ACC Hall C - Pre-function
7:30 a.m.
YF&R Excellence in Ag Competitor Orientation
(invitation only)
ACC - 207D
8:00 a.m.
California Ag Tours
Off Site
8:00 a.m.
P&E Program Coordinators Meeting (invitation only)
ACC - 202A
8:00 a.m.
Women's Leadership Networking & Regional Caucuses
Northeast - 303A
Southern - 304CD
Western - 303B
Midwest - 303C
8:30 a.m.
Cornell University Ag-Corps Workshop
Hilton Anaheim - El Capitan AB, Concourse Level
9:00 a.m.
Women in Ag Meet & Greet
ACC - Ballroom E
9:00 a.m.
YF&R Excellence in Ag Presentations
ACC - 207 B-D
9:00 a.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Competitor Orientation (invitation only)
ACC - 201C
10:30 a.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Round 1
ACC 201A-D, 202A-B, 203A-B, 205B, 206A
10:30 a.m.
Annual Meeting of the American Farm Bureau Women
ACC - 304AB
12:00 p.m.
Trade Show Opens
ACC Hall D
1:30 p.m.
Women's Leadership State Chair Training (invitation only)
ACC - 303A
2:00 p.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Round 2
ACC 201A-D, 202A-B, 203A-B, 205B, 206A
2:30 p.m.
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
3:00 p.m.
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
3:30 p.m.
Ag Insights Hub - Trade Show
4:30 p.m.
From Ideas to Impact: Grassroots Advocacy in Action
International Year of the Woman Farmer Panel hosted by AFB Women's Leadership Committee
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
5:20 p.m.
Member Benefits "Get the Scoop" Winner Drawing
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
5:25 p.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Sweet 16 & Achievement Award Top 10 Announcements
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
5:30 p.m.
YF&R Achievement Award Top 10 Competitor Orientation
(invitation only)
ACC - 206B
5:30 p.m.
Trade Show Closes
7:25 p.m.
YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Top 10 Announcement
ACC - 207D
7:30 p.m.
YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Top 10 Competitor Orientation
(invitation only)
ACC - 207D
Sunday, January 11
All times represented as Pacific Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
ACC Hall C Pre-function
7:00 a.m.
Sunrise Service
ACC - Hall C
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
YF&R Excellence in Ag Top 10 Presentations
Will break for Opening General Session
ACC - 207D
8:00 a.m.
Flapjack Fundraiser
(ticketed event, all welcome)
Individual Ticket: $100
Reserved Table of 8: $900
ACC - Ballroom A-D
8:15 a.m.
YF&R Achievement Award Top 10 Interviews
Will break for Opening General Session
ACC - 206B
11:30 a.m. or After General Session Ends
Trade Show Opens
ACC - Hall D
11:30 a.m.
WORKSHOP
Agricultural Education: Integrating Science Curriculum in the Classroom
Track: Member Engagement
ACC - 303A
11:30 a.m.
WORKSHOP
Grassroots in Action: A Case Study in Advocacy for Family Farms
Track: Public Policy
ACC - 303B
11:30 a.m.
WORKSHOP
A Conversation with USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden
Track: Public Policy
ACC - 304AB
11:30 a.m.
WORKSHOP
From Grit to Growth: Real Talk for Today's Beginning Farmers
Track: Rural Development
ACC - 304CD
11:30 a.m.
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
YF&R Achievement Award Top 10 Interviews
Continued
ACC - 206B
11:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
YF&R Excellence in Ag Top 10 Presentations
Continued
ACC - 207D
11:30 a.m.
Foundation's Book of the Year Author Signing
ACC Trade Show Booth #748
12:00 p.m.
Leadership Luncheon
(ticketed event, all welcome)
Individual Ticket: $100
Reserved Table of 8: $900
ACC - Ballroom A-D
1:00 p.m.
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
1:15 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Midterm Momentum: Past Lessons, Future Outlook
Track: Consumer Engagement & Public Policy
ACC - 304AB
1:15 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Regenerative Ag in the MAHA Era
Track: Consumer Engagement & Public Policy
ACC - 304CD
1:15 p.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Sweet 16
ACC - 201A-D
1:30 p.m.
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
1:30 p.m.
Ag Insights Hub - Trade Show
2:30 p.m.
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
2:30 p.m.
AFBF General Counsel Advisory Committee (invitation only)
3:00 p.m.
Ag Insights Hub - Trade Show
3:25 p.m.
Member Benefits "Get the Scoop" Winner Drawing
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
3:30 p.m.
Trade Show Closes
4:55 p.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Final Four Announcement
At Mid General Session
5:30 p.m.
Empowering Young Leaders Reception (Open to ALL attendees 35 and under)
Hilton Anaheim - Pacific Ballroom AB
5:30 p.m.
YF&R Finalist & Sponsor Reception (invitation only)
Hilton Anaheim - Pacific Ballroom AB
7:00 p.m.
PAC Dinner (invitation only)
Off Site
Monday, January 12
All times represented as Pacific Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
ACC Hall C Pre-function
8:00 a.m.
Trade Show Opens
ACC - Hall D
9:00 a.m.
FEATURED WORKSHOP
Markets, Mayhem & What's Next: Ag Economics Outlook for 2026
Track: Public Policy
ACC - 304AB
9:30 a.m.
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
10:00 a.m.
Field to Fork Face-Off
Hosted by the AFBF Promotion & Engagement Committee
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
10:15 a.m.
WORKSHOP
Sowing the Seeds of Support: Mental Health Efforts Making a Difference
Track: Member Engagement
ACC - 304 CD
10:15 a.m.
WORKSHOP
Orange County Agriculture: A Golden Chapter in California's History
Track: Rural Development
ACC - 303B
10:15 a.m.
WORKSHOP
Help Wanted: Analyzing the Farm Labor Flash Points & Fixes
Track: Public Policy
ACC - 304AB
10:15 a.m.
WORKSHOP
Farming the Future: Navigating the Agri-Tech Revolution
Track: Rural Development
ACC - 303A
10:55 a.m.
Member Benefits "Get the Scoop" Winner Drawing
Cultivation Center Stage - Trade Show
11:00 a.m.
Trade Show Closes
11:30 a.m.
YF&R Achievement Award, Excellence in Agriculture and Discussion Meet Winner Announcement
During Closing General Session
ACC Hall C
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
P&E State Chair and Coordinator Lunch (invitation only)
ACC - 304CD
2:00-3:30 p.m.
The Power of Engagement
From Story to Influence: Redefining the Modern Farm Story with Sam Goldberg
ACC - 304CD
2:00 p.m.
LINC Business Meeting (invitation only)
Hilton Anaheim - California Ballroom B, 2nd Floor
4:00 p.m.
LINC Reception (invitation only)
Hilton Anaheim - California Ballroom A, 2nd Floor
Tuesday, January 13
All times represented as Pacific Standard Time
7:30 a.m.
California Ag Tours
Off Site
8:00 a.m.
Annual Meeting of Voting Delegates
ACC - Ballroom A-D
9:00 a.m.
Spouses Event (invitation only)
Off Site
12:00 p.m.
Voting Delegate Luncheon (invitation only)
ACC - Ballroom E
1:00 p.m.
Voting Delegate Regional Caucuses
Midwest - 304CD
Western - 303B
Southern - 304AB
Northeast - 303A
2:00 p.m.
Voting Delegate Session Continued
Wednesday, January 14
All times represented as Central Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
7:00 a.m.
AFBF Board of Directors' Breakfast (invitation only)
Hilton Anaheim California Ballroom B
8:00 a.m.
AFBF Board of Directors' Meeting (invitation only)
Hilton Anaheim California Ballroom C
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