EVENTS

Hosted at Illinois Valley Community College, this seminar-style event will focus on research, soil health and economic benefits of best farming practices.

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The September program will focus on integrating livestock into row-crop operations and will provide updates on the Carbon Benchmark Study, forage seeding and production metrics.

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Farming for the Next Generation is the theme of this year’s Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, taking place December 12-15 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

This year’s agenda is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Experience grassroots advocacy in action as farmer-delegates shape IFB’s policy positions.
• Gain insights for 2027 through educational workshops tailored to the challenges and opportunities ahead.
• Hear from IFB President Philip Nelson during his annual address.
• Celebrate excellence in agriculture, recognizing Young Leaders, county Farm Bureaus, and other award winners.
• Support ag literacy by participating in IAA Foundation fundraising activities.
• Reconnect and network with friends and colleagues from across the state.

Join us in Chicago as we come together to celebrate achievements and shape the future of Illinois agriculture.