July 25 & July 26

Embassy Suites by Hilton - Red Wolf Convention Center

Jonesboro, Arkansas

ABOUT

We want to announce our 2024 Officers & Leaders Conference on July 25-26, 2024, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton - Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. This year’s theme is “Breaking New Barriers. We are excited for you to join us and other county leaders for summer commodity division meetings, workshops, fellowship, and leadership development while we navigate the future of Farm Bureau together. Registration will begin at 1a.m., Thursday, July 25, at the Red Wolf Convention Center with a 12 p.m. lunch to get the conference off to a start.

WHY ATTEND?

Highlights of the 2024 Officers & Leaders conference include:

  • Farm Bureau perspective from Arkansas Farm Bureau President Dan Wright
  • The winners of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement and Excellence in Ag Awards
  • Thursday afternoon and Friday morning will feature workshops and Summer Commodity Division Meetings

2024 O&L KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. Cliff E. Jones

Dr. Cliff E. Jones is the deputy director of the Arkansas State University Delta Center for Economic Development. The Delta Center coordinates the economic development outreach services of Arkansas State by providing technical assistance, leadership development, applied research and guidance for businesses, governments and citizens of Arkansas.

 

Dr. Jones earned a Ph.D. in educational administration from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Arkansas. He has served in numerous administrative roles in higher education, with a focus at A-State on leadership development and training across the mid-south region. He’s provided leadership training and development for organizations across the spectrum of manufacturing, public utilities, non-governmental organizations and others.

AGENDA

Name Time Location Name More Info
Achievement Award Interviews9:00 AM - 12:00 PMCaraway B
Excellence in Ag Interviews9:00 AM - 12:00 PMCaraway A
Commodity Training10:00 AM - 11:30 AMArvest V
Registration Opens10:00 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration Desk
Lunch12:00 PM - 1:00 PMArvest I, II, III, IV
General Session1:30 PM - 2:35 PMArvest I, II, III, IV
Bringing Telehealth to Rural Arkansas2:45 PM - 3:30 PMDelta Rice
What to Expect in the 2025 Legislative Session2:45 PM - 3:30 PMArvest VI
H-2A Program Update: Navigating the Latest Changes and Compliance Strategies2:45 PM - 3:30 PMDelta Blues
Proactive Protection: Voluntary Guidelines for Smoke Management2:45 PM - 3:30 PMArvest V
Introducing Excellence: Unveiling the New College of Veterinary Medicine at Arkansas State University2:45 PM - 3:30 PMArvest VII
Poultry Division Commodity Meeting3:35 PM - 5:15 PMDelta Blues
Wheat & Feed Grains Division Commodity Meeting3:35 PM - 5:15 PMArvest VI
Rice Division Commodity Meeting3:35 PM - 5:15 PMArvest V
Dairy Division Commodity Meeting3:35 PM - 5:15 PMArvest VII
PAC Reception5:30 PM - 6:30 PMFirst National Bank Arena
Foundation Dinner6:30 PM - 8:30 PMArvest I, II, III, IV
Name Time Location Name More Info
Cotton Division Commodity Meeting7:30 AM - 9:00 AMArvest V
Swine Division Commodity Meeting7:30 AM - 9:00 AMCaraway B
Small Ruminants Division Commodity Meeting7:30 AM - 9:00 AMCaraway A
Equine Division Commodity Meeting7:30 AM - 9:00 AMDelta Blues
Forestry Division Commodity Meeting7:30 AM - 9:00 AMArvest VII
WLC Registration Opens7:30 AM - 12:00 PMRegistration Desk
WLC - Come and Go Networking8:00 AM - 10:00 AMDelta Rice
O&L Registration8:00 AM - 12:00 PMRegistration Desk
Maximizing Impact: Evaluating and Enhancing Your County Scholarship Program9:15 AM - 10:00 AMArvest VII
Optimizing Grain Marketing: Integrating Cash Market strategies with Crop Insurance and Commodity Programs9:15 AM - 10:00 AMArvest V
2024 Farm Bill Update: More Farm in the Farm Bill9:15 AM - 10:00 AMArvest VI
Arkansas Water Plan: Ensuring a Sustainable and Reliable Water Future9:15 AM - 10:00 AMDelta Blues
O&L General Session/Luncheon/Keynote10:30 AM - 1:00 PMArvest I, II, III, IV
Tours (optional)1:00 PM - 3:30 PM 
WLC Workshop - Community Cultivations Program Panel4:30 PM - 5:30 PMDelta Rice
WLC Dinner & Bingo6:00 PM - 8:00 PMArvest I, II, III, IV
Name Time Location Name More Info
WLC Workshop Session 1 - Conference to Classroom8:00 AM - 9:00 AMArvest VII
WLC Workshop Session 1 - Taking Advocacy to Town: How to Effectively Advocate for Agriculture Anywhere 8:00 AM - 9:00 AMArvest V
WLC Workshop Session 1 - Mental Health Awareness and Treatment8:00 AM - 9:00 AMArvest VI
WLC Workshop Session 2 - Conference to Classroom9:00 AM - 10:00 AMArvest VII
WLC Workshop Session 2 - Mental Health Awareness and Treatment9:00 AM - 10:00 AMArvest VI
WLC Workshop Session 2 - Taking Advocacy to Town: How to Effectively Advocate for Agriculture Anywhere 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMArvest V
WLC Closing General Session - The B Word: Unmasking the Illusion and Redefining Success10:00 AM - 11:00 AMDelta Rice