We look forward to
seeing you at the upcoming Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference! This is one
of the nation’s largest state YF&R Conferences. We hope you’ll come
prepared to learn a lot and have a great time!
Registration is 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Friday, February 13, in the
Lower Lobby. You will receive your name tag, which will be required for entry
to conference events, at registration. Download the conference app
(EventLeaf Guide) to access all necessary conference information.
Attire:
Conference dress is casual. Many attendees choose to “dress up” or come in
costume for the Saturday evening theme night dinner. This year’s theme for
Saturday evening is "Retro Rodeo".
All Discussion Meet
participants should dress in smart casual attire for the contest.
Entertainment:
Friday evening will include District Socials and Casino Night. Following dinner
Saturday evening, we will have live music and dancing, with cornhole boards in
the back of the room and decks of cards out on tables.
Kid’s Sessions:
There will even be a couple of short sessions for children, ages 3 and up,
presented by the Promotion & Education Committee. However, please be aware
that there are no babysitting services available. Any child attending
conference meals must have meal tickets in order to eat. You can pre-purchase
tickets for children or purchase them when you arrive Friday during
registration. Meal costs for the children at the conference will be $20/meal.
Please remember that
while this is a family-friendly conference, our targeted age is those 18-35.
Due to this, some children's sessions are offered, but will be limited, and no
babysitting services are available.
Giving Back: Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will
be making tie blankets to donate to various places across the state. Throughout
the weekend you can stop by the blanket tying station and help us make
blankets. Material will be precut and the ties started; you can spend as little
or as long as you would like tying blankets! Our goal is to get 32 blankets tied and distributed across the state.
The hospitality area, tradeshow, and silent auction will be set up on the 5th level on Saturday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Be sure to visit with our vendors, bid on some items, and enjoy the popcorn and Coke products.
