2026 Annual Meeting & Convention

Mark your calendar now! Members from across the state will gather December 6–8, 2026, for three powerful days of discussion, decision-making, leadership, and celebration of Nebraska agriculture. This is where our grassroots strength shines.

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Online Registration
Online Registration will close on November 30 at 11:59 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Autumn Jacobs at (402) 421-4470 or autumnj@nefb.org, or you can register onsite the day of the event.
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A Snapshot

Schedule at a Glance

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday

Sunday

YF&R Committee Meeting
Ruby 6
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Promotion & Engagement Committee Meeting
Ruby 5
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Convention & Registration
Registration I
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
NEFB Board of Directors Meeting
Ruby 7
4:00 pm
Collegiate Fellowship Registration & Orientation
Diamond 3
4:00 pm
Collegiate Fellowship & Discussion Meet Orientation
Diamond 2
4:15 pm
YF&R Collegiate Discussion Meet
Diamond 3
5:00 pm
NEFB PAC Reception
Casino Night
Diamond 6-8
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Monday

Convention & Voting Delegate Registration (closed during lunch)
Registration I & II
7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Discussion Meet Round 1 of 2
Diamond 3
8:30 am
WORKSHOPS
Does Your Farm Have a Real Plan for Transition? - Mr. Kole Pederson, Founder & AttorneyMidwest Ag Law
Diamond 6
A Farmer’s Practical Guide to AI in 2027 - Mr. Charles Baron, Co-Founder, Chief Product & Marketing OfficerFarmers Business Network
Diamond 2
Understanding Data Centers: Infrastructure, Growth and What It Means for Nebraska - Mr. Scott Sandal, Vice President of Client ServicesSunbird Software
Diamond 7
Is Your Livestock Data Secure? - Ms. Gina Ligon, Director of NCITE
Diamond 8
9:00 am - 10:00 am
State, National, & Environmental Issues Update - Jordan Dux, Elisabeth Hurst, & Jaydn Smith
Diamond 4, 5, 9, 10
10:15 am
Member Appreciation Lunch
Crystal 1-3
11:30 am
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mr. Jason Wetzler, Dynamic Storyteller & Motivational Speaker
Diamond 4, 5, 9, 10
1:00 pm
WORKSHOPS
Does Your Farm Have a Real Plan for Transition? - Mr. Kole Pederson, Founder & AttorneyMidwest Ag Law
Diamond 6
A Farmer’s Practical Guide to AI in 2027 - Mr. Charles Baron, Co-Founder, Chief Product & Marketing OfficerFarmers Business Network
Diamond 2
Is Your Livestock Data Secure? - Ms. Gina Ligon, Director of NCITE
Diamond 8
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Discussion Meet Round 2 of 2
Diamond 3
4:00 pm
SLPC Meeting
Ruby 6
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Member Benefit Recognition Reception
Member Benefit Prizes
Crystal 4
5:15 pm
Grower’s Gala
Crystal 1-3
Entertainment: TBA
6:30 pm

Tuesday

Convention & Voting Delegate Registration (closed during lunch)
Registration I & II
7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Farm Bureau Member Breakfast & Delegate Orientation
Crystal 1-3
7:30 am
Council of President’s Coffee
Diamind 6-7
8:30 am
Regional Caucuses of Delegate Chairs for the Selection of SLPC Nominees
Southeast, Jim Stewart, Chair - Diamond 1
Central, Matt Jedlicka, Chair - Ruby 2
Northeast, Adam Boeckenhauer, Chair - Ruby 3
South Central, Lance Atwater, Chair - Ruby 4
North Central, Bree DeMontigny, Chair - Ruby 5
Southwest, Steve Stroup, Chair - Ruby 6
Northwest, Andy DeVries, Chair -Ruby 7
9:15 am - 10:00  am
Voting Delegate General Session
Diamond 4, 5, 9, 10
Secretary-Treasurer Report
Memorials
Nominating Committee Report
NEFB-PAC Report
Delegate Rules
Parliamentary Procedure
Policy Resolutions & Discussion
10:15 am - 11:30 am
LUNCH
President’s Annual Address – Mark McHargue
Crystal 1-3
Invited Guest Recognition
Silver Eagle Award Presentation for 2026
SLPC Recognition
Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet Winner
11:45 am
Voting Delegate General Session (continued)
Diamond 4, 5, 9, 10
Board of Directors Election
Recognition of Retiring Board Members
Adjournment
1:30 pm

Hotel Accommodations

Special convention rates are available at the hotels listed below.

Reservations must be made by Monday, November 9, 2026, to receive the special rate.

Comfort Inn

118 S. 3rd Ave.

(308) 236-3400

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Attached to the Younes Conference South

510 W. Talmadge Rd.

(308) 236-4200

The Annual Meeting & Convention isn’t just another event; it’s where Nebraska Farm Bureau’s future is shaped.

Why Attend?

As a farmer and rancher, or a delegate you will:

  • Help guide the direction of Farm Bureau policy
  • Participate in delegate sessions and voting
  • Connect with members from every corner of Nebraska
  • Hear from dynamic agricultural leaders and speakers
  • Celebrate Farm Bureau achievements
Meeting room
Your voice matters. Your involvement drives our impact.
We can’t wait to gather again December 6–8, 2026.
Stay tuned for more details and get ready for another outstanding Annual Meeting & Convention!
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