The Minnesota Farm Bureau Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Promotion (LEAP) Conference is designed to provide leadership and advocacy training for all Farm Bureau members.
January 30-31, 2026 - Bemidji
During the two-day conference, attendees have the opportunity to take deep dives into agriculture issues during breakout sessions hosted by topic experts, develop their advocacy toolkit, participate in leadership and professional development experiences and expand their agriculture network by connecting with other members and leaders from across the state. There are also pre-conference tours, connecting attendees to agriculture and businesses located in the host city, and a service project in which members can give back to a unique community-based organization.
2026 LEAP Conference Registration
Early Bird Registration (Before Dec. 22, 2025)
Full Conference: $200
One-Day: $150
Youth (ages 2-12): Free
Pre-Conference Tours: $40
Standard Registration (After Dec. 22, 2025)
Full Conference: $225
One-Day: $175
Youth (ages 2-12): Free
Hotel Information and Booking
Country Inn and Suites
Group Rate: $129/night
927 Lake Shore Dr NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 558-5174
Book your room online using the online link or call and use group name MN FARM BUREAU 2026
Schedule of Events (Subject to Change)
| Friday, Jan.30 | |
| 11 a.m. | Registration Opens |
| Noon - 5 p.m. | Pre-Conference Tours |
| 2 p.m. | Pre-Conference Session |
| 5:15 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
| 6 p.m. | Keynote Speaker Dan Venteicher |
| 7 p.m. | Welcome Banquet and Dinner |
| 8:30 p.m. | District Networking and Game Night |
| Saturday, Jan. 31 | |
| 7 a.m. | Registration Opens |
| 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast & Programming |
| 8 a.m. | Exhibitor Showcase and Farm Bureau Market |
| 8:30 a.m. | Workshops - Round 1 |
| 9:30 a.m. | Collegiate Discussion Meet - Round 1 |
| Youth Session - Round 1 | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Workshops - Round 2 |
| 11:30 a.m. | Collegiate Discussion Meet - Round 2 |
| Youth Session - Round 2 | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:45 p.m. | Workshops - Round 3 |
| 3 p.m. | Resource Course |
| 3:45 p.m. | Collegiate Discussion Meet - Final Round |
| Youth Session - Round 3 | |
| 4:30 p.m. | YF&R Discussion Meet - Round 1 |
| Public Policy Update | |
| 5:45 p.m. | YF&R Discussion Meet - Round 2 |
| 6:45 p.m. | Leadership Dinner |
| 8 p.m. | Closing Event and Evening Entertainment |
Keynote Speaker Dan Venteicher
Dan Venteicher, the "Iowadairyfarmer" is a social media sensation. He advocates for the dairy industry with truth and tact capturing the hearts of millions with his educational and humorous Facebook, Tiktok and Instagram posts. He excels at dispelling misinformation about dairy production and enjoys sharing about his day-to-day life as a young farmer. With 2.5 million followers across all platforms and 10-20 million reached monthly, he is one of the largest agricultural influencers in the world.