What the WFBF Annual Meeting and YFA Conference Is
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting is where the organization sets its policy for the year. County Farm Bureaus elect voting delegates, and on the Monday of the meeting those delegates debate and vote in the Resolutions Session, the grassroots policy session that shapes the next year's policy book. The meeting is held together with the Young Farmer and Agriculturist (YFA) Conference, so one registration covers policy, competitions, workshops, a trade show and auctions. More than 270 delegates attended the 106th meeting in December 2025, held the same weekend as the 91st Rural Mutual Insurance Company annual meeting. Farm Bureau passed 53,000 members that year, the first time in 30 years.
Next Edition
The 107th meeting and YFA Conference is set for December 4 to 7, 2026 at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in the Wisconsin Dells area (1305 Kalahari Dr.), starting Friday, December 4 at 3:00 p.m. Registration has closed, and lodging is available only to registered attendees. Silent auction gift certificates, if mailed rather than brought, are due by November 19.
How the Weekend Runs (2025 Program)
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 5 | YFA committee meetings, county YFA chair training, registration, first-timer orientation, welcome reception, YFA welcome dinner, district YFA meetings, "Cheers to the New Year" reception |
| Saturday, December 6 | YFA Discussion Meet quarterfinals and semifinals, YFA brunch and general session with keynote speaker Emily Reuschel, WFBF Annual Meeting begins, trade show and silent auction open at noon, YFA breakout sessions, Farm Bureau reception, Farm Bureau Proud Banquet, entertainment and live auction |
| Sunday, December 7 | Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet final, YFA Discussion Meet final, workshops, brunch and general session with keynote speaker Joby Young of the American Farm Bureau Federation, district caucuses, WFBF and Rural Mutual business meetings, Farm Bureau Awards Banquet |
| Monday, December 8 | Resolutions Session at 8:00 a.m., board reorganization meeting at 2:00 p.m. |
Competitions and Awards
- YFA Discussion Meet: quarterfinals, semifinals and final over the weekend.
- Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet: final held Sunday morning.
- Farmers and Agriculturists Unlimited Discussion Meet: for members over 35, with a cash prize.
- Outstanding Agriculture Professional and Farming for the Future interviews: by invitation only.
- Farm Bureau Awards Banquet: Sunday evening.
Workshops and Extras
The 2025 workshops covered Farm Bureau's value statement, lobbying in agriculture, welcoming visitors to your farm, agricultural grants and loans through DATCP, Wisconsin's nutrient strategy with the DNR, finding a farm lawyer and a farm camp roundtable. A children's area was open all conference.
Auctions and raffle
The WFBF Foundation, established in 1988, supports agricultural literacy, leadership and farmers, including Ag in the Classroom, the YFA program, the Leadership Institute and Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters. Its silent auction ran from Saturday noon through Sunday evening, and the live auction was Saturday night. The 50/50 raffle sold tickets at $2 each, $20 for an arm length and $40 for a wingspan; half the money goes to the winner and half to the Foundation.
Who Can Attend and Rules
The meeting brings together Wisconsin farmers, agriculture business professionals and supporters. A badge is required for every part of the annual meeting and YFA Conference. Voting delegates are elected by their county Farm Bureaus; non-delegates are encouraged to attend the Resolutions Session and listen.
Questions
Do I have to be a delegate to attend?
No. Delegates vote, but other members and guests can attend and listen.
Is the 2026 meeting still open for registration?
Registration for the December 2026 meeting has closed.
Who do I call?
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation main line: 608-836-5575. For silent auction questions call Darci Meili at 608-828-5704.
Official Links
- Annual Meeting and YFA Conference
- 2025 Annual Meeting program (PDF)
- Delegates set policy for 2026
- WFBF events
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Wisconsin Corn-Soy Expo
Two-day winter trade show for corn, soybean and pork producers with over 150 booths and an education program. Next edition January 21-22, 2027 in Wisconsin Dells; the 2026 show ran January 29-30.
- Sauk County Fair
Sauk County Fair in Baraboo ran July 6-12, 2026 and returns each summer; the fair association is already counting down to the 2027 edition on its website.
- Sauk County Fair Meat Animal Sale
Saturday of fair week at 1:00 PM youth sell beef, swine, sheep, goat, poultry and rabbit market lots in Progress Hall; Grand and Reserve Grand Champions must sell, and a 5 percent commission funds the fair and sale committee.
Baraboo, WI | 608-356-8707 Official event details - Wisconsin Farmers Union Annual State Convention
The Wisconsin Farmers Union state convention, with policy sessions and a Friday evening Farmers Union Camp fundraiser. Next edition December 11-13, 2026 in Appleton; the 95th convention was held December 12-14, 2025.
- Northern Wisconsin State Fair Meat Animal Program Beef Weigh-In
Initial beef weigh-in for youth in the fair's Meat Animal Program, held in Eau Claire.
Eau Claire, WI | Organizer: Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.