Youth Leadership Program

Calling All 4-H, FFA & Jr. MANRRS Members!

Attend the Youth Leadership Program at the American Farm Bureau Convention — FREE!

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is excited to offer a unique national opportunity for 4-H, FFA and Jr. MANRRS members on January 11, 2026!

From January 9-14, 2026, AFBF will host its 107th Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. As part of this event, a special Youth Leadership Program will be held on Sunday, January 11th, exclusively for youth members of our partnering youth agricultural organizations.

This one-of-a-kind experience will allow students to:

• Connect with farmers and ranchers as well as industry leaders from across the country
• Network with other youth leaders, learn together and build valuable leadership skills
• Attend the Empowering Young Leaders reception with AFBF President Zippy Duvall

Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and be inspired alongside other future leaders of agriculture!

2026 AFBF Annual Convention Information

1. Location: Anaheim Convention Center: 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, California 92802.
2. Student Supervision: This is a self-guided experience with key learning opportunities along the way. Students aged 17 or younger must be supervised by a chaperone at ALL TIMES.
3. Special Program: This special program for 4-H, FFA & Jr. MANRRS members will only take place on Sunday, January 11th. Registration includes Convention activities on Saturday, January 10th and Monday, January 12th, but organized youth programming will only take place on Sunday.
4. Schedule: A draft schedule can be found online, and the final schedule will be sent to registrants with additional details prior to the event. Please note that the start and end times will not change. You can begin planning your transportation to and from the event.

Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 Schedule

Registration Information

Please work with your program leader, secure an adult chaperone and register for this experience through AFBF’s Convention registration system.