2026 Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference
The annual YF&R Conference brings together Missouri’s young farmers and their families to hear from speakers, participate in competitions and enjoy time with one another. Register below or contact your county’s Farm Bureau office.
Registration & Lodging Information
Registration for the 2026 YF&R Conference is available via EventLeaf, the official app and partner for this year’s event.
Lodging information at Margaritaville is also available via the EventLeaf website/app.
Schedule of Events
Friday, February 13
3 p.m. || Registration (closes at 6 p.m.)
5 p.m. || Discussion Meet: Opening Round (participants meeting at 4:30)
6:30 p.m. || Dinner & Welcome
7:45 p.m. || District Socials
8:30 p.m. || Photo Session 1
9 p.m. || Casino Night
Saturday, February 14
7:30 a.m. || Breakfast
8:45 a.m. || Breakout Seminars 1
9:50 a.m. || Breakout Seminars 2
10:55 a.m. || Breakout Seminars 3
12 p.m. || Lunch
1 p.m. || Silent Auction + Tradeshow Booths Open
1:15 p.m. || Photo Session 2
2 p.m. || Afternoon Activities + Kids Pedal Pull
4 p.m. || Discussion Meet: Final Round
6 p.m. || Dinner + Speaker (Lance Pekus)
8:30 p.m. || Live Music by the Cody Vanderau Band
Sunday, February 16
8 a.m. || Church Service
8:45 a.m. || Brunch
11 a.m. || Adjourn & Departure
