The 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention officially kicks off today. The convention is being held Jan. 24-29 in San Antonio, Texas, with a full slate of inspiring speakers, educational workshops and cutting-edge trade show displays.
AFBF President Zippy Duvall will give his annual address to Farm Bureau members during the opening general session of the convention at 9:30 a.m. Central on Sunday, Jan. 26. President Duvall’s remarks will be livestreamed on the homepage of AFBF’s website.
Later that afternoon, at 1:45 p.m. Central, President Duvall will host the opening news conference, which will also be livestreamed, so media who are not attending convention may tune in. Click here to access the livestream.
Other general session keynote speakers include decorated fighter pilot and founder of the non-profit Folds of Honor Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, who will inspire the audience to honor the sacrifice of America’s servicemen and women during the afternoon general session on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. Central. Thought leader, expert in talent development and professional leadership coach Eric Boles will provide insights into how to increase productivity and attain peak performance. Boles is slated to address the closing general session on Monday, Jan. 27 at 11:30 a.m. Central.
Eighteen workshops will focus on opportunities and challenges on the horizon for agriculture, including a panel discussion with House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.) and Ranking Member Angi Craig (D-Minn.) about the outlook for an updated farm bill, moderated by Agri-Pulse CEO Sara Wyant. Additional workshop topics include the upcoming tax cliff, strategies for managing assets and planning farm transitions, ways to develop county Farm Bureau leaders, farmer perspectives on mental health, and the history and legacy of Texas cattle ranching.
Throughout convention, the Cultivation Center Stage will feature an engaging slate of content, including interactive sessions presented by some of agriculture’s top social media influencers, as well as the Ag Innovation Challenge final four live pitch competition.
The winners of the Ag Innovation Challenge, Foundation Book of the Year and Farm Dog of the Year will all be announced during convention as general sessions, along with numerous state Farm Bureau awards. All three general sessions will be livestreamed on the homepage of Farm Bureau’s website.
Registered media may also attend the AFBF Annual Meeting of Voting Delegates in-person on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Learn more and view the full convention schedule on the 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention website.
AFBF news release
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