National Young Farmer Educational Association - The Association for Educating Agricultural Leaders works to answer the question  "Where will we find the next generation of agricultural producers and young ag leaders?"

NYFEA invites you to join us at the ​60th Annual Institute in Raleigh, North Carolina

Since 1966 the NYFEA has hosted Institutes from one corner of the United States to another. Young farmers from many different states have experienced the blessings of agriculture from livestock to row crops to horticulture to agribusiness. It has been a unique learning experience. Today's Institute allows for experiential learning, mentoring and leadership training to occur under the same umbrella. To the many people that have made this a part of their regular routine, Thank You! To the people that are willing to try this for the first time, you are welcome! 

Hotel Reservation Information...Updated with Multiple Options

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Hotel reservations should be made by Nov. 14, 2026 (If problem, contact NYFEA at 334-546-9951).
 

Headquarters hotel is the Marriott City Center (Raleigh, NC)  . Contact # 833-311-3680.

NYFEA INSTITUTE HOTEL RESERVATIONS MAY BE MADE FOR ROOMS AT THE Raleigh Marriott City Center - Downtown
 

Room rate is $149/ night. Go to www.nyfea.org for hotel details. 

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We have a backup plan, if the headquarters hotel rooms are identified as sold out, please know that we have a backup plan. Please do as follows:

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1—Go ahead and secure your Institute Registration at www,nyfea.org
2– Let NYFEA know that you need hotel rooms by texting guests’ names, arrival date, departure date and number of rooms needed to 334-546-9951. We will secure a room for you at either the main property or one of the backup locations.
 

On-Line Institute Registration Details (See the Forms Below): Full Institute Registration is $435 per person for activities. Daily Registration is $240/day.  Student Registration is $595  inclusive of hotel rooms for shared rooming. Students must attend the Ag Communication Award Program and YALE Event.  

​2026 Institute registration instructions. Click the "Buy Now" button below to pay for your registration. You will receive confirmation of payment. Each person must also complete the email submission form.  The on-line  submission information  is below.   If on-line is not available, email nyfea-main@nyfea.org and a pdf will be sent for mail submission.    

INSTITUTE TOURS - Features & Highlights:

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1. HQ is Marriott City Center in Raleigh’s Downtown. See the NC State Capitol, only blocks away.

2. Revel John Deere featuring Turf and Sports Management. One of only three companies in America selling sports-related turf equipment. 

3. Holly Grove Farms—featuring Goats and Hogs. See a goat milking parlor. 

4. Howling Cow Creamery & NC State University Agriculture. Amazing ice cream and Dairy Heritage Museum. 

5. Mt Olive University Farm featuring diversified agriculture and a lunch with local home-cooking! Hear from the students hosting the research. 

6. La Farm Bakery and Downtown Cary, NC. First, see and hear about the downtown park in Cary, Then tour the bakery ranked Top 10 in the nation by USA Today!

7. Research Triangle—Who, What and Why—What caused major industries to locate in this area… John Deere, BASF...

8. Kornegay Family Farms and Produce featuring worldwide Sweet Potato distribution, Tobacco, Row Crops and Watermelons. Southeastern Farmers of the Year!

9. Mt. Olive Pickles Store & Overview of Production Process. Toys, Shirts, Cap, Pickles
10. North Carolina Sate Farmers Market. Crafts, seasonal vegetables, food, fruit, Christmas trees, reefs

11. John Deere Manufacturing - See and Understand the story of industrial growth in NC
12. Festibull of Lights ( Christmas Show ) Home of the Blockbuster Movie– “Bull Durham” featuring Kevin Costner 

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