StaCon26: NYFB State Annual Convention
CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS
December 2 - 4, 2026
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Turning Stone Resort Casino
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Join New York Farm Bureau for the 2026 State Annual Convention (StaCon), where this year’s theme, Cultivating Connections, brings together farmers, industry leaders, policymakers, and partners from across the state. Through engaging workshops, meaningful networking opportunities, and dynamic discussions, StaCon fosters relationships that strengthen agriculture today and build opportunities for tomorrow. Whether reconnecting with peers or forming new partnerships, attendees will leave inspired, informed, and more connected than ever.
Schedule
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
Event Start
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Pre-Conference Workshop: Media Training
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Pre-Conference Workshop: Advocacy Training
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner on Your Own
Turning Stone offers a variety of dining options, from fine dining to quick bites!
https://www.turningstone.com/dining
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration Open
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Stop by the Expo and have your professional headshot taken! Photos will be available immediately via a unique access code provided by the photographer.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
Great time to chat with vendors in the Expo!
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cultivating Connections: Bridging the Gap Between Farmers & Consumers
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Break
Great time to visit the EXPO!
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Ken Entenmann, Chief Economist
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Cocktail Reception
Come grab a drink and network before dinner
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Delegate Check in
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Expo open
Last chance to meet with exhibitors in the Expo
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
8:30 AM - 12:00 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
Event End