American Farm Bureau Convention

AFBF Convention

Educational Workshops

Gain knowledge and insights from the experts in the industry and make the most of your time at Convention by attending the educational workshops. Keep checking back for a full schedule of workshops and a list of speakers for each.

All times are in Central Standard Time

Sunday, January 26

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Bucking the Trends? Livestock Market Insights for 2025

Track: Public Policy

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HBGCC 301

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

The U.S. Mexico-Canada Agreement: Review or Renegotiation

Track: Public Policy

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HBGCC 302

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

How Volunteers Can Inspire Ag Learning

Track: Consumer Engagement

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HBGCC 303

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Defining Membership Value

Track: Member Engagement

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HBGCC 304

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

The 2024 Election: What Happened and Why?

Track: Public Policy

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HBGCC 301

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Crop Market Considerations in a Volatile World

Track: Public Policy

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HBGCC 302

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Be a Youth Magnet: How Farm Bureau Can Engage the Next Generation

Track: Membership Engagement

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HBGCC 303

2:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Public Policy Hot Topics

Track: Public Policy

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HBGCC 301

2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Securing Your Farm's Future: Asset Management & Transition Planning for 2025

Track: Rural Development

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HBGCC 302

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

What Farmers Think About Stress and Mental Health

Track: Rural Development

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HBGCC 303

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Equipment Manufacturers Step Up to Help Farmers Drive Innovation Forward

Track: Consumer Engagement

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HBGCC 304

Monday, January 27

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Farm Bill

Track: Public Policy

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HBGCC 301

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Riding the Trails of History: The Legacy of Texas Cattle Ranching

Track: Public Policy

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HBGCC 302

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

The 2025 Tax Cliff and What it Will Mean for Farmers

Track: Public Policy

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HBGCC 303

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Breaking Old Habits: Modern Strategies for Promoting Farm Bureau

Track: Member Engagement

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HBGCC 304

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Perspectives on Labor Issues in Agriculture

Track: Public Policy

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HBGCC 301

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Farm Bureau and the Courts: Opportunities and Successes

Track: Public Policy

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HBGCC 302

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Growing County Leaders Confidence and Competence

Track: Member Engagement

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HBGCC 303