2025 SCFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference
2025 SCFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference
Together, we will keep South Carolina growing tomorrow's leaders.
February 7 - 9, 2025  ·  Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

As a recognized leader within the agricultural community, SCFB’s YF&R Conference empowers and encourages the next generation of agri-leaders. With a focus on education, leadership development, and networking, we strive to equip the young attendees with the tools and insights they need to excel in a rapidly evolving industry.

Agenda
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
First time Conference attendees join us in the Savannah Jr. Ballroom to learn how to make the most of your Conference.
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Exhibitors Open County Delegation Photos: Get a group photo with all of your county representatives in the Savannah Jr. Ballroom. Bring your Conference ID badge YF&R Logo Store Open: Stop by to purchase some YF&R branded swag to take home!
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Check in to receive your Conference ID, swag bag, and t-shirt. Visit the Sponsor Exhibitors who made this event possible! Cash bar and light snacks. Get your County Delegation Photos taken. Stop by the YF&R Logo Store to purchase extra swag.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Submit your entries for the 2025 YF&R Photo Contest. Print & digital copies required along with release form.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us for dinner, mechanical bull riding, inflatable ax throwing, and live music from the Jebb Mac Band on the Oceanfront Beach Pavilion.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
The breakfast buffet will open at 7 am for conference guest.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Exhibitors Open County Delegation Photos: Get a group photo with all of your county representatives. Bring your Conference ID badge YF&R Logo Store Open: Stop by to purchase some YF&R branded swag to take home!
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Begin the day hearing from world champion rodeo athlete and businessman, Tyson Durfey.
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Coffee and refreshments / Exhibitors Open Vote on your favorite Photo Contest entry. County Delegation Photos will be done at the end of the Exhibit Hallway past the Magnolia Loom Booth.
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions will be held on the 2nd Floor. Take a right off of the stairs and you will see signs posted at each door identifying the breakout session.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee / Exhibitors Open Vote on your favorite Photo Contest entry. County Delegation Photos: Get a group photo with all of your county representatives. Bring your Conference ID badge
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions will be held on the 2nd Floor. Take a right off of the stairs and you will see signs posted at each door identifying the breakout session.
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Coffee / Exhibitors Open Vote on your favorite Photo Contest entry. County Delegation Photos: Get a group photo with all of your county representatives. Bring your Conference ID badge
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions will be held on the 2nd Floor. Take a right off of the stairs and you will see signs posted at each door identifying the breakout session.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Don't miss this inspirational message from Dr. Rick Rigsby. (Santee Ballroom)
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
District meetings will be held on the second floor. Jasper Room- Coastal Berkley Room- Central Charleston Room-Pee Dee Dorchester Room- Piedmont
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
County Delegation Photos: Get a group photo with all of your county representatives. Bring your Conference ID badge
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
We encourage you to enjoy everything the Sonesta Resort and Hilton Head Island has to offer.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Current YF&R County Chairs Current & Former YF&R Award Winners Current & Former State YF&R Committee Members
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Excellence in Ag, Achievement, Harvest for All, and Largest County Delegation, and Photo Contest Award Winners will be announced. AFBF President, Zippy Duvall will be the keynote speaker for the evening.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Nashville recording artist and Georgia native, Jon Langston
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Coffee and Devotion in the Oceanfront Beach Pavilion
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
Speakers

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LOCATION
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Location: Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928