LEAP Conference


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January 22-23, 2027
DoubleTree, Bloomington

The annual Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Promotion (LEAP) Conference is designed to provide personal and professional development opportunities for all Farm Bureau members.

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.



Keynote Speaker

Ambra Andrist headshotCoach Kiah

Keynote Speaker: Coach Kiah

Kiah Twisselman Burchett, known as Coach Kiah, is a multigenerational California rancher turned Kentucky-based international motivational speaker who helps people reconnect with their roots and rise into their own legacy. 

Raised on her family’s cattle ranch in California and now living on a small farm in Louisville, Kentucky, Kiah’s life reflects the heart of her message: that we can honor where we come from while courageously choosing how we move forward. 

Her story has been featured on Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, People Magazine, and Women’s Health, and she’s been named Cowgirl Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30, the 2020 Beef Advocate of the Year, and a keynote speaker at the 2025 National FFA Convention.

With authentic vulnerability, humor, and contagious energy, Kiah invites you to celebrate your roots, release what no longer serves you, and step into the legacy only you can live.

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Event Highlights:

  • Educational workshop sessions
  • Networking with Farm Bureau members from across Minnesota
  • YF&R and Collegiate Discussion Meet contests
  • Pre-conference tours
  • Keynote speakers and general sessions
  • Member awards and recognition
  • Community service project