UFBF Annual Convention 2024
UFBF Annual Convention 2024
November 20 - 22, 2024  ·  Utah Valley Convention Center

Join us for the 108th Utah Farm Bureau Annual Convention! There will be great speakers, breakout sessions and more to bring Farm Bureau members from across the state. You'll leave the conference with new friends, new ideas and new energy for your farm and County Farm Bureau.


Agenda
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Resolutions committee meeting is for State Board of Directors & County Presidents only.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
7:45 PM - 8:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 9:15 PM
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
For Voting Delegates. Their is seating in the back for those that would like to watch the session and for voting delegate alternates.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Please see the additional description for room assignments for district breakouts.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
A small scale tradeshow will be open with booths from some industry partners and sponsors.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch included with your general registration. All attendees welcome.
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
All Attendees welcome & encouraged to attend. Please see the attached agenda for the session.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Enjoy ice cream, mingle with members, and interact with companies and organizations that have a booth at the conference. All proceeds go to help the Young Farmers and Ranchers Program.
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
5:45 PM - 7:30 PM
5:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Enjoy dinner somewhere nearby in provo. See the "more info" section of the website for a list of possible places to eat. Come back and join us after dinner for dessert and entertainment.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Come enjoy live music by Rough Stock band. There will be dancing, games and dessert refreshments for you to enjoy after dinner!
7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Breakfast for Voting Delegates Only. (Additional Breakfast served on 1st floor for non voting delegates.)
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Breakfast and Service Project for all of those not participating in the delegate session. We will be doing a service project for Granite School District. Open to learn more!
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
11:30 AM - 1:20 PM
11:30 AM - 1:20 PM
New this year, a box lunch will be included in the cost of registration and served in the 1st floor ex halls.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
All Attendees welcome & encouraged to attend. Please see the attached agenda for the session details.
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Come join this interactive session to learn more about value propositions, and leave with strategies that can be easily implemented at home to change the way in which we communicate the value of Farm Bureau to prospective and current members.
This workshop breaks down how one farm turned their story into curriculum and children’s books.
Utah ag producers can get free help to get a website and start selling online. This presentation will walk through success stories of previous companies and will be discussing how to make your website successful.
Join Marc Henrie as he shares insights on how everyone, regardless of position or experience, can be a leader and positively influence others.
Hear more about consumer perceptions of beef and how the Checkoff dollar is working hard to keep beef the top protein.
We will be giving an update on the HPAI outbreak in poultry and dairy facilities, discussing the new federal mandate for electronic ID tags, and reviewing requirements for movement of animals across state lines.
Always a pressing topic, Farm Bureau Financial has brought in one of the top experts in succession planning to talk strategies on how to start and implement a successful plan.
With all the different activities that go on in the Young Farmer & Rancher program, it can be confusing to know what to do. You will leave with a better understanding of how to help, where to jump in, and the good that can be done.
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Come join this interactive session to learn more about value propositions, and leave with strategies that can be easily implemented at home to change the way in which we communicate the value of Farm Bureau to prospective and current members.
This workshop breaks down how one farm turned their story into curriculum and children’s books.
Utah ag producers can get free help to get a website and start selling online. This presentation will walk through success stories of previous companies and will be discussing how to make your website successful.
Join Marc Henrie as he shares insights on how everyone, regardless of position or experience, can be a leader and positively influence others.
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Rangeland Pests Cost Share Program and Best Management Practices for grasshoppers and Mormon Crickets.
Learn why and how Utah Farm Bureau’s Farm Safety Program came to be and how it can bring a positive impact to you and your community.
Always a pressing topic, Farm Bureau Financial has brought in one of the top experts in succession planning to talk strategies on how to start and implement a successful plan.
With all the different activities that go on in the Young Farmer & Rancher program, it can be confusing to know what to do. You will leave with a better understanding of how to help, where to jump in, and the good that can be done.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Doors Open at 6:30 pm, Dinner and program begins at 7:00 pm.
Speakers

John Curtis

John R. Curtis proudly represents Utah’s 3rd Congressional District where he is known for his reputation as someone who gets things done.

Celeste Maloy

Congresswoman Maloy is honored to represent Utah’s Second Congressional District and is dedicated to solving the challenges facing the district and state, from federal overreach of Utah’s public lands to out of control government spending.

Rob Sharkey

Rob Sharkey is a risk taker and out-of-the-box thinker. Better known by his digital alias, The SharkFarmer, Rob is an Illinois grain farmer, owner of a whitetail deer hunting outfitter, podcast & radio show host, and host of multiple TV shows.

Austin Large

Austin Large joined the American Farm Bureau Federation Leadership, Education & Engagement department as the Director, Membership & Organization Development in September 2021; he was promoted to Senior Director in 2023.

ValJay Rigby

ValJay Rigby is a 5th generation farmer from Newton, Utah, and serves as the 19th President of the Utah Farm Bureau Federation. Rigby was elected in November 2023.

Tucker Bateman

Tucker is the son of Lance & Kay and grew up on Bateman’s Mosida Farms in Utah county. Tucker has always loved ag and wanted to become an entrepreneur after his father passed away in 2022. Tucker started Halio to help farmers who struggle with salinity.

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Exhibitors

HALIO

We help farmers who struggle with too much salt in their soil or water.

Utah Department of Environmental Quality

Safeguarding and improving Utah’s air, land and water through balanced regulation

Utah Agricultural Land Trust

Utah-based land trust focused on working with ag landowners seeking to preserve their properties through the use of conservation easements. Private nonprofit organization.

USU E-Commerce Accelerator

The E-Commerce Accelerator (ECA) program helps small businesses in rural Utah grow through online sales. The ECA provides free personalized training to navigate the digital world and increase sales revenue through e-commerce.

Lumen Energy Audits

Save money on Utilities

General USU Extension

USU Extension empowers discovery in every corner of Utah, offering research-based programs and resources to improve lives, strengthen families, and support sustainable communities.

Wholi Co

DoorDash for Farm Fresh Produce

USU Agribility

AgrAbility is part of a national program designed to help farmers, ranchers and their family members remain in agriculture when facing limitations due to aging, disease, injury, illness, or other disability.

Utah's Own

Utah's Own is a program of Utah's Department of Agriculture and Food designed to promote and support Utah's agricultural and food businesses.

USU Extension: Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)

Utah State University is partnering with the USDA to get Utah certified organic!

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

Contact farmers and ranchers to find out how their operation is doing and what they are producing.

Mtn Meadow Ag

Mtn Meadow Ag - Agronomy sales and aerial applications.

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Parking Information
Parking Information

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Downtown Provo Information
Downtown Provo Information

Downtown Provo Website Guide

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Downtown Provo Restaurant Guide PDF

Downtown Provo Retail & Activity Guide PDF

Explore Utah Valley County Wide Activity Guide PDF

Mural Map Downtown Provo Guide PDF

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