SD Farm Bureau presents Trailblazing Ag’s Future

BOX ELDER, S.D. – Each year South Dakota Farm Bureau brings together farmers, ranchers and industry experts to discuss the top issues facing agriculture. In addition, county delegates gather to vote on policy for the coming year.

The 107th South Dakota Farm Bureau Annual Convention “Trailblazing Ag’s Future” is set for November 22-23, 2024 in Box Elder, S.D., at The Box Convention Center.

The annual event also provides an opportunity to recognize members for achievements during the past year.

Find out more about registration and ticket package options.

Tentative Agenda:
Friday, November 22
9:00 am – Registration Opens
9:00 am – Coffee & Pastries
11:30 am – Membership Celebration Luncheon

1:15 – 1:45 pm – SDFB Policy Update
2:00 pm – SDFB Foundation Silent Auction Opens
2:00 – 2:45 pm – District Caucuses

3:00 pm – Opening Session
3:00 pm – Welcome from Larry Larson, Mayor of Box Elder
3:10 pm – Honor Guard
Sergeant Chris Hunt, Rapid City Police Department
3:15 pm – National Anthem
3:30 – 4:30 pm – Opening Session Speaker Aaron Hunnel

Evening – Presented by SDFB YF&R
5:30 – 6:15 pm – Social
6:15 pm – Entertainment
6:30 pm – Dinner
7:30 pm – SDFB Foundation Auction
Saturday, November 23
6:30 am – Registration Opens
6:30 am – Sunrise Service
7:00 am – Legislative Breakfast
7:30 – 8:15 am – Discussion Meet Round 1
8:30 – 12:00 am – Delegate Session
10:30 am – Break
12:00 pm – End Delegate Session
12:15 pm – Sharing Our Harvest Luncheon
1:30 – 2:30 pm – Learning Sessions – (Pick One)
Healthcare – “Harvesting Health: Simple Steps to a Better You”
Anna Tvedt or Whitney Keller-Reetz – South Dakota State University Extension
Political Update after the November Elections, Farm Bill, Dr. John Newton
2:30 – 3:00 pm – Farm State of Mind Break
3:00 – 4:00 pm – Learning Sessions – (Pick One)
*Brad Bosh – Regional Vice President FBFS South Dakota
*Steve Rea – Financial Services Vice President, FBFS, Budgeting, retirement for farmer/rancher | Farming without the bank

Carbon Intensity Score/45Z Credits
*Jared Knock & Ryan Eichler – AgSpire
*Roger Cryan, Ph.D. Chief Economist AFBF

3:00 pm – Final Round of Discussion Meet
3:00 pm – Silent Auction Ends
5:00 pm – Awards Practice

5:30 pm – Social

6:30 pm – Ranchers Formal Banquet
7:45 pm – Speaker/Entertainment
Larry Weaver | Comedian/Motivational

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