Schedule of Events
Below is a high-level agenda for the 2027 Convention in Charlotte. Keep an eye on the agenda as we get closer to the event as items may shift and change.
Thursday, January 7
All times represented as Eastern Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
CCC = Charlotte Convention Center
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
Group Pickup, Exhibitor & Sponsor Only
6:00 p.m.
Joint Committee Reception
Invitation Only
Friday, January 8
All times represented as Eastern 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
8:00 a.m.
P&E Committee Meeting
Invitation Only
8:30 a.m.
Women's Leadership Committee Meeting
Invitation Only
8:30 a.m.
Cornell University Ag-Corps Workshop
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
4:00 p.m.
Member Benefits Reception
Invitation Only
5:00 p.m.
YF&R Competitor Networking Reception
Invitation Only
6:00 p.m.
State Presidents' Dinner
Off Site
5:00 p.m.
Women's Communications Boot Camp Alumni Workshop
Saturday, January 9
All times represented as Eastern 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
7:30 p.m.
YF&R Excellence in Ag Competitor Orientation
Invitation Only
8:00 a.m.
North Carolina Ag Tours
8:00 a.m.
Women’s Leadership Networking and Regional Caucuses
8:30 a.m.
Cornell University Ag-Corps Workshop
9:00 a.m.
Women in Ag Meet & Greet
9:00 a.m.
YF&R Excellence in Ag Presentations
9:00 a.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Competitor Orientation
Invitation Only
9:00 a.m.
Presidents' Industry Regional Meeting
Invitation Only
10:30 a.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Round 1
12:00 p.m.
Trade Show Opens
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Communicate, Collaborate and Influence (CCI) Consumer Engagement Workshop
The Communicate, Collaborate and Influence (CCI) pre-convention programming is open to any Farm Bureau member interested in confidently connecting with consumers to build trust and confidence in American agriculture.
Details1:00 p.m.
Presidents' Industry Regional Meeting
by invitation only
1:30 p.m.
Women's Leadership State Chair Training
by invitation only
2:00 p.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Round 2
3:30 p.m.
Celebration of Grassroots Reception
CCC - Trade Show Floor
4:30 p.m.
Forum Hosted by the AFBF Women's Leadership Committee
5:25 p.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Sweet 16 & Achievement Award Top 10 Announcements
Cultivation Center Stage
5:30 p.m.
Trade Show Closes
5:30 p.m.
YF&R Achievement Award Top 10 Competitor Orientations
by Invitation Only
7:25 p.m.
YF&R Excellence in Ag Top 10 Announcement
7:30 p.m.
YF&R Excellence in Ag Competitor Orientation
Invitation Only
Sunday, January 10
All times represented as Eastern 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
7:00 a.m.
Sunrise Service
8:00 a.m.
Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser
See what the Foundation accomplished in 2026, what is to come in 2027 and of course find out the 2027 winner of the Book of the Year Award.
8:00 a.m.
YF&R Excellence in Ag Top 10 Presentations
8:00 a.m.
YF&R Achievement Award Top 10 Interviews
8:45 a.m.
Youth Leadership Program
As a 4-H, FFA, or Jr. MANRRS member, you are invited to take part in the Youth Leadership Program!
9:30 a.m.
Opening General Session
CCC Hall A
11:30 AM - 12:30 p.m.
On Trend: Insights in to Consumer Perceptions of Agriculture
Workshop Track: Consumer Engagement & Member Engagement
Read More12:00 p.m.
Book of the Year Author Signing
12:00 p.m.
Trade Show Opens
12:00 p.m.
Ag Innovation Challenge Final Four Live Pitch Competition
Cultivation Center Stage
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Markets, Mayhem & What's Next: Ag Economics Outlook for 2027
Workshop Track: Public Policy
Learn More1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Building a Long-Term Legacy: Finding a Succession Plan That Works for You
Workshop Track: Rural Development & Member Engagement
Read More1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Sweet 16
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
New Faces in Town: Examining the Outcome of the 2026 Midterms & What It Means for Agriculture
Workshop Track: Public Policy
Read More2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Artificial Intelligence on the Farm: Innovation, Adoption, and Policy
Workshop Track: Rural Development
Read More2:30-3:30 p.m.
From Bright Leaf to Broilers: The Evolution of North Carolina Agriculture
Workshop Track: Rural Development
Read More2:30 p.m.
General Counsel Advisory Committee
by Invitation Only
3:15 p.m.
Member Benefits Winner Drawing
Cultivation Center Stage
3:30 p.m.
Trade Show Closes
4:00 p.m.
Mid General Session
5:30 p.m.
Presidents' Industry Reception
by Invitation Only
6:30 p.m.
YF&R Finalist & Sponsor Reception
by Invitation Only
7:00 p.m.
PAC Dinner
by Invitation Only
Monday, January 11
All times represented as Eastern Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
7:30 a.m.
Convention Registration
7:45 a.m.
Trade Show Opens
8:00 a.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Final Four
Cultivation Center Stage
8:30 a.m.
Cornell University Ag-corps Workshop
8:50 a.m.
Member Benefits Winner Drawing
Cultivation Center Stage
9:00 a.m.
Featured Workshops
10:00 a.m.
Forum Hosted by the AFBF Promotion & Engagement Committee
Cultivation Center Stage
10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Workshops
11:00 a.m.
Trade Show Closes
11:30 a.m.
Closing General Session
1:00 p.m.
P&E State Chair & Coordinator Lunch
2:00 p.m.
The Power of Engagement
2:00 p.m.
LINC Business Meeting
by Invitation Only
4:00 p.m.
LINC Reception
by Invitation Only
Tuesday, January 12
All times represented as Eastern Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
8:00 a.m.
North Carolina Ag Tours
8:00 a.m.
Annual Meeting of Voting Delegates
9:00 a.m.
Spouses Event
by Invitation Only
12:00 p.m.
Voting Delegate Luncheon
by Invitation Only
2:00 p.m.
Voting Delegate Session Continued
Wednesday, January 13
All times represented as Eastern Standard Time
All events are open to Convention attendees unless otherwise noted as "invitation only."
7:00 a.m.
AFBF Board of Directors' Breakfast
by Invitation Only
8:00 a.m.
AFBF Board of Directors' Meeting
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