EVENTS

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.

Contact your local County Farm Bureau for more information or to register.

 Mark Your Calendar!

The Everything Local Conference returns January 27-29, 2027, at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield, Illinois, sponsored by the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Specialty Growers Association, and the Illinois Farmers Market Association!

Whether you're a grower, farmers market manager, food entrepreneur, buyer, educator, or advocate, this event offers opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow alongside others shaping the future of local food in Illinois.

The partnerships built here can strengthen communities and local economies across the state for years to come.

Registration opening soon.