2026 Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference (GALC)
Thank you to our members, legislators, speakers, and staff for making GALC 2025 a resounding success. Hundreds of members came to Springfield to learn about the local, state, and national legislative priorities. Importantly, Farm Bureau connected members directly with legislators as we continue to foster bipartisan relationships on behalf of agriculture. For a glimpse at GALC 2025, click the links below for outstanding coverage from FarmWeek and RFD Radio.
- IFB President Brian Duncan's Welcome Address
- IFB Director of Local Government Brenda Matherly on Illinois zoning
- Director of Federal Legislation updates members on national issues
- State Rep. Sonya Harper (Chair of the Illinois House Agriculture Committee) Q&A
- Photo Gallery
Speaker Information
General Session I Speaker:
Chris Sununu, Former Governor of New Hampshire
General Session II Speakers:
Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Speaker of the House
Don Harmon, President of the Senate*
*Invited
General Session III Speaker:
Perspectives on the Farm Economy
Speakers to be announced
Questions?
Contact Ashley Cravens at acravens@ilfb.org or (309) 557-3273.