StaCon25: NYFB State Annual Convention
StaCon25: NYFB State Annual Convention
Navigating Your Ag Future
December 2 - 4, 2025  ·  Turning Stone Resort Casino

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Navigating Your Ag Future is a premier gathering for New York’s agricultural community, designed to equip farmers, agribusiness professionals, and industry leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in an evolving landscape. Through insightful workshops, expert panels, and networking opportunities, attendees will explore key topics such as policy and advocacy, farm business management, emerging technologies, and the value of Farm Bureau membership. Whether you’re looking to adapt to industry changes, strengthen your operation, or shape the future of agriculture, this convention will help you chart the course for success.



Schedule
Tuesday, December 2
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Professional development workshop for county Farm Bureau leaders
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Turning Stone offers a variety of dining options, from fine dining to quick bites! https://www.turningstone.com/dining
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Welcome Reception held on Tuesday, December 2 is for county boards and top sponsors to StaCon.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday, December 3
6:30 AM - 12:30 PM
6:30 AM - 12:30 PM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Maureen Ballatori : Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Stop by and meet the exhibitors!
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Matthew Eldred Esq., Harter, Secrest & Emery
Myron Thurston, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County
Jan Kirshenbaum and Andy Gilbert, NY FarmNet
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caroline Myran & Steven Smith, Schoharie County
Emma Swarthout & Kelsey O’Shea, ADANE
Joe Lawrence, Lewis County Farm Bureau
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Buffet
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Keynote
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Dennis Higgins and Keith Schue
Robert Wright, Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau
Brandon Cunningham Jefferson County Farm Bureau
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
NYFB Public Policy team: Renee St. Jacques, Kat Slye-Hernandez, Kyle Wallach, Ashley Oeser
Brought to us in partnership with Nationwide
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday, December 4
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
NYFB Delegates set grassroots policy for 2026! More info can be found at https://nyfb.org/advocacy/policy-development
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Speakers

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Location: Turning Stone Resort Casino, , Verona, NY