2026 LEAP Conference Registration

Schedule


Friday, January 30

11 a.m. - Registration Opens

Noon - 5 p.m. - Pre-Conference Tours

  • Bemidji Woolen Mill
  • Lakeland PBS
  • Peterson Sheet Metal


5:15 p.m. - Welcome Reception

6 p.m. - Keynote Speaker: The Iowa Dairy Farmer Dan Venteicher

7 p.m. - Welcome Banquet and Dinner

8:30 p.m. - District Networking and Game Night

                     

Saturday, January 31

7 a.m. - Registration Opens

7:30 a.m. - Breakfast and Programming

8 a.m. - Exhibitor Showcase and Farm Bureau Market Open

8:30 a.m. - Workshops: Round 1

9:30 a.m. - Collegiate Discussion Meet: Round 1 and Youth Session: Round 1

10:30 a.m. - Workshops: Round 2 

11:30 a.m. - Collegiate Discussion Meet: Round 2 and 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 and Youth Session: Round 3

4:30 p.m. - YF&R Discussion Meet: Round 1 and 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

Workshops, Speakers and Tours

Friday Keynote Speaker

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.

                     

Pre-Conference Tours

Bemidji Woolen Mill
Bemidji Woolen Mills has manufactured woolen apparel for over 100 years. They offer products made by many world-class companies.

Lakeland PBS 
The Lakeland PBS signal immediately reaches approximately 383,500 people over an estimated 7,500 square miles in northern and central Minnesota. Their Bemidji headquarters is a state-of-the-art facility located and is home to the KAWE digital television broadcast station.  

Peterson Sheet Metal 
Peterson Sheet Metal is a full-service mechanical contractor, providing expertise in commercial fabrication, designing, installation and maintenance of HVAC, ventilation and plumbing systems.

Service Project

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Workshops - Round 1

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Workshops - Round 2

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Workshops - Round 3

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Hotel Information

Country Inn and Suites
927 Lake Shore Dr NE
Bemidji, MN 56601

Room rate is $129/night. Members are responsible for their own hotel reservations.
The deadline for room block reservations is December 19, 2025. 

Contact the hotel at 218-558-5174 and use group code: MN FARM BUREAU 2026, or use the online booking link.