Council of Presidents & Legislative Conference

Council of Presidents

Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
333 South 13th St., Lincoln, NE 68508

Shaping the Future of Nebraska Agriculture

Wednesday, February 4

4:00 p.m. (CT)
Welcome & Agenda Review
Grand Ballroom D,E,F
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4:10 p.m.
CountyFarm Bureau’s “Making a Difference”

This information sharing session will allow each President to share some of the key activities their county has engaged in over the last year. The goal of the session is to give Presidents the chance to hear from their peers and learn from each other about how they are engaging and making an impact in their community.

5:15 p.m.
Supporting CountyLeaders

This session will explore goals for advocacy, membership, and community outreach, allowing leaders to talk through common questions and consider ways to engage your board, members, and local communities. In addition, Presidents will receive and do a short review of the County Board Handbook allowing Presidents to leave with a clear sense of the tools in place and how to access them throughout the year.

7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Grand Ballroom A, B, C

8:00 p.m.
Cocktail Social with Presidents, State Board Members, Staff

Thursday, February 5

7:00 a.m. (CT)
Breakfast with State Board Members
Grand Ballroom D,E,F
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7:30 a.m.
Leadership Feedback

This session will provide an opportunity for County Presidents to ask questions and share any thoughts, comments, or feedback on the organization directly to Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue and Nebraska Farm Bureau Chief Administrator Rob Robertson.

8:30 a.m.
Adjournment

Nebraska Farm Bureau Legislative Conference

Scottish Rite Ballroom (lower level)
332 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68508

9:00 a.m (CT)
Welcome & Review the Day

9:10 a.m.
Key priorities – Issue focus

The Nebraska Farm Bureau state policy team will review Farm Bureau’s key legislative priorities for the session and prepare attendees for our visit to the State Capitol.

10:15 a.m.
Advocate at the State Capitol

Attendees will gather by legislative district and then walk to the State Capitol where Farm Bureau staff will help pull senators from the legislative floor so members can visit directly with attendees on key issues. Attendees will also be able to watch legislative floor debate from the gallery.

11:45 a.m.
Return to the Scottish Rite Ballroom

12:00 p.m.
Lunch and State Senator Panel Discussion
Sen. Brad von Gillen - Revenue Committee Chair (Confirmed)

1:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker

1:50 p.m.
Choose your Activity

State Capitol Tour (tours begin on the hour)
Observe Legislative Hearing (staff will provide a list of hearings for the day)
Attendee Advocacy Training (ways you can engage in the policy process)

3:30 p.m.
Federal Policy and Regulatory Issues Update w/ Questions & Answers

The Nebraska Farm Bureau federal policy andregulatory team will review key policy issues and activities and field yourquestions.

4:30 p.m.
Break

5:00 p.m.
Happy Hour

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
BBQ & Brews Social

This social networking event provides an opportunity to visit and connect with farm bureau members, elected leaders, and state agency officials in a relaxed and fun environment.

Happy Hour begins at 5:00 p.m.
Food Served at 6:00 p.m.
Event wraps up at 8:00 p.m.