Calendar of Events

"Empower Your Grassroots" will be the theme as farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders from across the state come together for Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 84th annual convention in Hot Springs. The convention will also feature a trade show and winners in several different competitions among Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer & Rancher members will be highlighted.

The Farm Family of the Year program is the longest-running farm family recognition program of its type in the United States. It begins with selection of the top farm family in each county. Then, eight district Farm Families of the Year are selected. The 2018 Farm Family of the Year will be announced at this annual awards luncheon.

The 100th consecutive American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show in New Orleans will offer educational workshops to expand your leadership skills, business acumen, impactful policy discussions and more.