What the Annual Meeting Is
The West Virginia Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is the organization's yearly gathering of voting delegates and members, who meet to fellowship, develop policy, hear speakers and elect leaders. The most recent meeting was the 107th, held November 6 to 8, 2026 at Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center in Davis.
Who Takes Part
Voting delegates from county Farm Bureaus and other members attend. County Farm Bureaus receive $100 for each certified voting delegate (who must be a farmer member) registered by 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 7 who attends the entire meeting. Sessions include a Women's Leadership Committee luncheon, a Young Farmers and Ranchers discussion meet and a youth speech contest.
The 2026 Agenda
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Friday, Nov 6 | Registration opens at 1 p.m.; the board meets as a resolutions committee at 1:30; the WV Cattlemen's meeting is at 2:00; Dr. John Newton, AFBF vice president of public policy and economic analysis, speaks at 3:00; awards ceremony 4:30; dinner 6:00; youth speech contest and awards and the Young Farmers discussion meet at 7:30. |
| Saturday, Nov 7 | General session at 8:00 a.m. with the president's address and delegate roll call; secretary-treasurer's report; a Farm Bureau Insurance update at 11:15; women's luncheon (speaker Lorenda Overman, AFBF Women's Leadership Committee vice-chair) and general luncheon (speaker Dr. John Newton) at noon; policy development at 2:00; regional caucuses of voting delegates at 4:30; banquet and presentation of awards at 6:30; Young Farmer live auction at 8:30. |
| Sunday, Nov 8 | Worship service 8:15; memorial service 9:00; general session reconvenes at 10:00 with committee reports, election of regional directors and officers, and adjournment; board, staff and spouse luncheon at noon. |
The Saturday banquet entertainment was Brandon Rickman and family, an award-winning songwriter whose songs have appeared on the bluegrass and Americana charts, including "Always Have, Always Will," co-written with Chris Stapleton, and a former lead vocalist and guitarist with the Lonesome River Band.
Costs and Deadlines
- Registration fee: $75 per person.
- Meals: Friday dinner $40; Saturday luncheon $33 (the Women's Luncheon is also $33); Saturday banquet $40. Breakfast buffets Saturday and Sunday are on your own at no charge on the form.
- Meal and registration reservations were due Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Meal refunds were available only for cancellations made 48 hours before the meeting.
- Hotel reservations were due Monday, October 5, 2026 by calling (304) 866-4121, option 1, with group code WFB936. Standard rooms were $133.80 a night and King and Queen Jr. Suite rooms $145.20 a night, tax included.
Where
Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center, 230 Main Lodge Road, Davis, WV 26260. Resort phone: 304-866-4121.
Questions
Who do I call?
The West Virginia Farm Bureau office in Buckhannon at 304-472-2080. For annual meeting questions, the brochure lists Brenda Snyder at 304-472-2080, ext. 3. Mail registrations to West Virginia Farm Bureau, 2026 Annual Meeting Reservations, 62 Farm Bureau Rd., Buckhannon, WV 26201.
Official Links
- 107th Annual Meeting: dates, venue and registration deadlines
- 2026 Annual Meeting Brochure: agenda, meal prices and hotel rates
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- Buckhannon Stockyards Sheep and Goat Special
Evening sheep and goat special at Buckhannon Stockyards, offered several times a year. The most recent posted date is November 12, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Buckhannon, WV | 304-472-5300 Official event details - Weston Livestock Market Bred Cow Sale
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Weston, WV | 304-269-5096 Official event details - South Branch Valley Special Bred Cow Sale
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Evening bred cow special at Buckhannon Stockyards. Held each year before the holidays; the most recent posted date is November 20, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Buckhannon, WV | 304-472-5300 Official event details - Winter Blues Farmers Market Morgantown
Winter farmers market at Mylan Park in Morgantown running noon to 5 p.m. Held each year in December; the most recent posted date is December 12, 2026.
Morgantown, WV | Organizer: West Virginia Department of Agriculture Official event details
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