WASHINGTON, January 18, 2022 - The American Farm Bureau Federation will host the 2022 Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, Feb. 25-28, at the Omni Louisville Hotel.

Highlights of the conference include inspiring speakers, hands-on learning sessions, local tours and the Collegiate Discussion Meet.

“This conference is a great opportunity for young farmers and ranchers to meet and help take their leadership and advocacy to the next level,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “New ideas and energy are so important to the future of farming and Farm Bureau.”

On Saturday night of the conference, attendees will head to the Kentucky Derby Museum for an evening of fun, music, networking and all things related to horse racing. Duvall will provide closing remarks on Monday morning.

The Omni Louisville is the host hotel for the conference, with the majority of sessions, meals and events taking place there.

Register for the conference at https://www.fb.org/events/2022-young-farmers-ranchers-conference/. Early registration for the conference closes on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at noon Eastern. Regular registration will remain open until noon Eastern on Friday, Feb. 4.