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Friday-Sunday Nov. 10-12

Oregon YF&R Ag Summit: Oregon Farm Bureau Office, 1320 Capitol St. NE, Suite 200, Salem. Learn, collaborate and shape the future Oregon agriculture by participating in the Oregon Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers organization. The keynote speaker will be Derrick Josi, the Tillamook, Ore., dairyman who is an author and social media star. Email: victoria@oregonfb.org

Sunday-Tuesday Nov. 12-14

National Farmers Union Women’s Conference: Hotel Albuquerque Old Town, Albuquerque, N.M. The conference will focus on preserving family agriculture. Website: https://www.nfu.org

Tuesday-Thursday Nov. 14-16

Tri-State Grain Growers Convention: Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The Washington Association of Wheat Growers, Oregon Wheat Growers League and Idaho Grain Producers Association are hosts. Speakers will include Ambassador Kip Tom, who will discuss trade issues and the status of the 2023 Farm Bill; TV personality Rob “SharkFarmer” Sharkey; Eric Snodgrass, principal atmospheric scientist for Nutrien Ag Solutions; and David Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech. Website: www.wawg.org/convention/

Washington Farm Bureau Annual Meeting: Pasco Red Lion Hotel, 2525 N 20th Ave., Pasco, Wash. With the theme “Sowing Seeds of Success,” the Washington Farm Bureau’s annual meeting will take up the issues facing agriculture in the state. Included will be keynote speaker Jessica Cabera of the American Farm Bureau, the Legislative Fireside Chat, breakout sessions and statewide officer elections. Website: https://wfbannualmeeting.com/

Wednesday Nov. 15

Big Idaho Potato Harvest Meeting: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mountain America Center, 1690 Event Center Drive, Idaho Falls. State and national leaders in the potato industry to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities in Idaho and beyond. Website: https://tinyurl.com/4jphvwvt

Wednesday-Thursday Nov. 15-16

Pacific Northwest Vegetable Assoc. Conference: Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, Wash. The conference will include a trade show, general sessions and classes. Website: www.pnva.org

Friday Nov. 17

Denim and Diamonds Dinner Auction: 5 p.m. Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St SE, Salem. Sponsored by Oregon Aglink, this event serves to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in advocating the importance of agriculture to the economic, environmental and social well-being of the state of Oregon. Website: https://aglink.org/events/denim-diamonds/

Wednesday-Thursday Nov. 29-30

Organic Grower Summit: Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa, Monterey, Calif. The summit brings together organic growers, producers and processors for education, information and networking. Website: https://www.organicgrowersummit.com

Wednesday-Friday Nov. 29-Dec. 1

National Council of Agricultural Employers Ag Labor Forum: M Resort Spa Casino, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nev. Attorneys, academia, agents and representative of federal government and foreign agencies will delve into labor issues facing agricultural employers. Website: https://www.ncaronline.org

Friday-Saturday Dec. 1-2

U.S. Cattlemen’s Assoc. 16th Annual Meeting: Embassy Suites Downtown Fort Worth, 600 Commerce St., Fort Worth, Texas. The meeting will bring our nationwide membership together to discuss the past year’s successes and our priorities for the year ahead. The Cattle Producer’s Forum will provide an interactive program, with panel discussions and workshops. Website: https://uscattlemen.org/meeting_registration/

Monday-Thursday Dec. 4-7

Idaho Farm Bureau YF&R Conference and IFB Annual Meeting: The Boise Center, 850 W. Front St., Boise. This year’s Idaho Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers meeting starts Dec. 4, followed on Dec. 5-7 by the Idaho Farm Bureau annual meeting. Featured will be a fireside chat with Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation president; keynote speaker Rulon Gardner, Olympic gold medal wrestler; and YF&R Awards and networking with games continuing through Tuesday night. Website: https://tinyurl.com/3bypnf9n

Tuesday-Thursday Dec. 5-7

2023 Oregon Farm Bureau Annual Convention: Embassy Suites, 9000 Washington Square Road, Tigard, Ore. The annual convention is the highlight of the year for Oregon Farm Bureau members. They will elect new officers and approve the organization’s policies. The OFB County Women’s business meeting will be held, as will the annual meeting of the Young Farmers and Ranchers. Email: Tiffany@oregonfb.org

Tuesday-Friday Dec. 5-8

American Seed Trade Association Field Crop Seed Convention & Expo: Hyatt Regency, Orlando, Fla. The convention features an outlook for agricultural commodity markets, educational sessions, exhibits and networking. Website: https://www.asta.swogo.com/fcsc23

Wednesday Dec. 6

University of Idaho Snake River Sugar Beet Conference: All day. Best Western Plus Burley Inn and Convention Center, Burley, Idaho. The conference will focus on agronomic issues facing growers. Information: 208 423-6606 or nicolek@uidaho.edu

Wednesday-Thursday Dec. 6-7

Sustainable Agriculture Summit: Charlotte, N.C., Convention Center. The summit will focus on collaboration to accelerate agriculture sustainability. Website: https://www.sustainableagsummit.org

Tuesday-Thursday Dec. 12-14

Far West Agribusiness Association Annual Convention: Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, Wash. The convention features speakers and panel discussions on topic important to farmers and ranchers. Website: https://www.fwaa.org/

Wednesday-Saturday Jan. 10-13

American Sheep Industry Association Annual Convention: Sheraton Downtown Hotel, Denver, Colo. The convention is an opportunity for sheep producers to meet and discuss industry issues. Website: https://tinyurl.com/2dp3x5vy

Thursday-Friday Jan. 11-12

Oregon Mint Growers Annual Meeting: Salishan Resort, 7760 US-101, Gleneden Beach, Ore. Hear the latest developments in the industry. Website: oregonmint.org

Wednesday-Thursday Jan. 17-18

56th Annual Idaho Potato Conference: Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho. The conference offers numerous educational sessions and a trade show. Website: https://tinyurl.com/5xekxhmx

Friday-Wednesday Jan. 19-24

American Farm Bureau Convention: Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. This is your opportunity to help set the agenda for the leading voice of agriculture in Washington, D.C. Website: https://annualconvention.fb.org/

Tuesday-Thursday Jan. 23-25

Washington-Oregon Potato Conference: Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, Wash. The conference features numerous educational sessions. Website: www.washingtonpotatoes.com

Friday-Tuesday Jan. 26-30

ASTA Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference: Monterey, Calif., Conference Center. The American Seed Trade Association conference will feature education and networking. Website: https://www.asta.swoogo/vf24

Wednesday-Friday Jan. 31-Feb. 2

2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. The convention brings cattle producers together to discuss issues and network. Website: https://www.conventionncba.org

Tuesday March 26

California Dairy Sustainability Summit: University of California-Davis. Speakers will highlight progress, policies and partnerships that support the advancement 0f planet-smart dairy farm practices. Website: https://www.cadairysummit.com

Wednesday-Thursday May 1-2

Western Food Safety Conference 2024: Hartnell College, Salinas, Calif. The two-day conference provides information on produce safety, research and regulatory development. Website: https://tinyurl.com/4sa24vkx

Monday-Thursday May 20-23

Ag Transportation Coalition Meeting: Greater Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma, Wash. The event features speakers, panels and networking. Website: www.agtrans.org