Agriculture's Promise -Issues Forum

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Agriculture’s Promise (Washington Initiative): The Ag Promise program is designed to bring young agricultural leaders from across the United States to Washington for an amazing three day leadership and advocacy training program. They will network , develop talking points, share ideas and become familiar with the governmental process. 

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Agriculture’s Promise (Washington Initiative): 

From visits to the historically significant and extremely motivational monuments to the discussions with key policy makers at both USDA and in Congress, the attendees have found this to be an extraordinary experience. All organizations with an emphasis group (council, committee, advisory board…) focusing on training and encouraging the next generation are invited to attend. All that is required is a willingness to join in the group policy discussion. It is hosted in Washington DC. 

The Agriculture’s Next Generation Issues Forum (ANGI Forum) is a collaborative, multiple organization and agribusiness supported discussion where the participating entities share their perspectives. For many of the attendees, this is a unique opportunity to hear from experts who will offer testimony on a select number of current issues. Through the cross-section of participating voices, individuals will grow in their personal understanding and appreciation of the challenge of finding a nationwide consensus. Further, they will come to understand the common-ground that is shared by everyone in the agricultural community. Ideally, they will identify a common understanding of what must be done to promote success in the next generation of agriculture. 

2027 Agriculture’s Promise - Schedule of Events

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Wednesday—March 3—2027

11:00 am and Opening Lunch  Young Ag Leaders Event (YALE) - Luncheon at the Gaylord National, featuring Ag Communication Award Winners

Opening Work: Setting the table with the keys to good Talking Points for the Next Generation Issues (Mr. Gordon Stone)

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Agriculture’s Next Generation Issues Forum - Washington Advocates and Policy Leaders – Present an Inside View of Issues 

3:00 pm - Agricultural Law and Advocacy Discussion— Ms Emily Stone and Ms. Alexi Bolton

3:30 – 5:30 pm Ag Advocacy and Issues—the Collaborative Leader—Mr. Gordon Stone and Young Ag Leaders Council - Round table discussions to finalize the “5 Talking Points for the Next Generation Issues" - A discussion on next generation issues & an overview of the national agenda.

5:30 - 6:15 pm Young Ag Leaders Event (YALE): What happens next – Follow up and Message Reinforcement?

7:00 – 8:30 pm “Dinner in the Harbor – Group Meal”
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Thursday—March 4—2027

7:15 am - Bus to the Congressional Meetings (Board Bus from Gaylord National—Gather at Baltimore 1 at 7:00 am)

8:30 am - Discussion on Advocacy —Mr. Gordon Stone 

9:30 am - Briefing by Congressional Staffers on Ag Advocacy   

10:00 am – 3:15 pm Free to visit with state Congressional Delegation members (Bus returns from capitol complex to Gaylord National at 2:30 pm)

4:30 pm  Bus to Dinner in DC Establishment

5:00 – 7:00 pm “Experience a Typical Washington Gathering Place” - A reception at a DC Location … Bus returns from Evening after a night driving tour of Washington Monuments. 

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Friday-March 5- 2027
7:30 Breakfast and Communication Discussion - Effective Communicator for Advocacy 

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2027 Agriculture’s Promise - Registration

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Registration Fee: $385 adult reg. rate /// $385 student reg. rate /// $725 student rate per person which includes hotel room (so long as you willing to share with other students) /// $1135 student rate w/transportation, hotel and registration (airfare or driving supplement up to $375) 

Deadline: February 4, 2027 — Mail to NYFEA: P. O. Box 20326, Montgomery, AL 36120 (if after Feb 4 call 334-546-9951 to verify availability)

Selection of Activities: 1. ____ Wednesday Lunch 2. ____ Wednesday night reception  3. ____ Thursday night reception .
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Payment Method: Amount Submitted : ___ $385 for adult registration rate ___ $385 for student registration rate ______ $725 for student rate / hotel _____$1135 student rate w/transportation/hotel/registration

 1. Check: ________ (provide check #) -OR-
2. Credit Card: MCard   Visa   Discover //// Exp date: _________ Security code: ________
Card #: ________________________________ Signature: ________________________
Name:________________________ Organization: ___________________ Title: _________ Email:________________________________ Address: __________________ ___________ 

City: ____________________ State: _______ Zip: __________ Phone: ( ) _____________________ 

Headquarters Hotel: Gaylord National (on the Potomac in Washington D.C.)

To make reservations, contact the Gaylord at 301-965-2000. Room rate is $305+ per night (plus tax and resort fee) until sold out. If rooms are sold out at contracted rate, please contact NYFEA for backup hotel arrangements. 334-546-9951. Cutoff for rate security is February 9.

 CLICK PICTURE TO GO DIRECTLY TO GAYLORD & RESERVE ROOMS. (This is not required if you are using $675 or $1100 inclusive )