July 26 & 27

Embassy Suites by Hilton - Red Wolf Convention Center

Jonesboro, Arkansas

About

The 2024 Arkansas Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Conference is set for July 26-27, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton - Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Registration will begin at noon, Friday, July 26.

Speaker

Katelyn Duban

Katelyn Duban, originally hailing from Southern Alberta, Canada, is breaking ground as a first-generation farmer within her multi-generational family farm. Initially, she hadn't planned to take an active role in farming, but fate had other ideas, igniting within her a deep-seated passion for farm life. Today Katelyn, alongside her husband, dedicates herself to cultivating her skills as a grain farmer, both in the fields and beyond, contributing to the legacy of her family's agricultural heritage. 

 

A passionate podcast enthusiast, Katelyn sought out content celebrating the significant contributions of women in agriculture but found a gap in the market. Undeterred, she took matters into her own hands and embarked on creating her own podcast. In the spring of 2019, she proudly launched The Rural Woman Podcast™. 

 

Since its inception, Katelyn has been dedicated to amplifying the stories of remarkable women across various agricultural domains, including farming, ranching, homesteading, agribusiness, and beyond. With nearly one million downloads spanning countries worldwide, she continues to advocate for the vital role of women in agriculture. Additionally, Katelyn shares her personal journey and insights through social media where she has proudly built an inclusive community for women in the agriculture industry. 

Agenda

WLC Registration Opens7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
WLC - Come and Go Networking8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
O&L General Session/Luncheon/Keynote10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tours (optional)1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
WLC Workshop - Community Cultivations Program Panel4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
WLC Dinner & Bingo6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
WLC Workshop Session 1 - Mental Health Awareness and Treatment8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
WLC Workshop Session 1 - Conference to Classroom8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
WLC Workshop Session 1 - Taking Advocacy to Town: How to Effectively Advocate for Agriculture Anywhere 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
WLC Workshop Session 2 - Mental Health Awareness and Treatment9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
WLC Workshop Session 2 - Conference to Classroom9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
WLC Workshop Session 2 - Taking Advocacy to Town: How to Effectively Advocate for Agriculture Anywhere 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
WLC Closing General Session - The B Word: Unmasking the Illusion and Redefining Success10:00 AM - 11:00 AM