Seminars

8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

This session will help to awaken the entrepreneur within!  Come learn ways to develop a new stream of revenue from the author of this year’s Farmtastic Book, “Polly and the Birth Day”.

8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

What’s in a drink? Attendees will conduct an experiment to determine the fat content of two different types of milk. Nutrition labels are then examined to determine the amounts of fat, calcium, and vitamin D present in various beverages to encourage students to identify and select healthy drinks.

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

This presentation provides attendees with farm family communication resources to utilize with their own families. Generational differences will be reviewed to better understand other perspectives.

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Attendees will receive NAITCO ‘s AgBadging Field Guide that will lead them through an exploration of agriculture. They will complete the Build A Barn activity to get a jump start on earning their first badge. The Field Guide can be taken home and has five additional badges that can be earned.

3:30 p.m – 4:45 p.m.

Sit and relax while following simple instructions to create your own wrapped canvas depicting a Winter farm scene. No art skills are needed. Go home with a personalized momento from the convention. Seating is limited, and will be on a first come basis.

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Learn about IRA tax credits and their benefits for the agriculture community.

8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Fire is one of the leading causes of losses for farms, ranches and agribusinesses. In many cases, fires can be avoided with routine preventive maintenance or fire mitigation tools and technology. During this engaging session, attendees will learn more about how Nationwide is leading the way as a protection company by providing ag innovative solutions to protect farms, ranches and agribusinesses as well as livelihoods from fire loss.

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

This session will demonstrate the practicality of no-till, cover crops, planting green, and many other soil health practices for right now and for the future.

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

In this exciting, interactive session, we invite young nature enthusiasts to embark on a fascinating expedition deep into the hidden realm of the soil food web. Get ready to unlock the mysteries of the microscopic world as we delve into the amazing lives of living organisms thriving beneath our feet.

1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This session will discuss statistics on mental health and farmers in the U.S. and the true nature of why mental health is taboo amongst the farming community. Learn ways to encourage the farming community to access mental health services.

1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Hear the latest about what’s happening in Congress and at USDA and how it will impact livestock producers.

1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Learn how to market your produce and products to one of the largest wholesale opportunities in PA. The PA Farm to School Network works to support famers, growers, school cafeteria staff, educators, and community members in their local efforts to educate kids about food and agriculture and increase the volume of locally grown products served in school cafeterias.

1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

This lesson for kids will break down the importance of saving money, how to spend your money, and the difference between wants and needs.

2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

This lesson for kids will break down the importance of saving money, how to spend your money, and the difference between wants and needs.

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Learn how commonly available Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used for farm and family. The presentation will include examples of commonly available tools, and insight into future tools that will be specifically agriculturally focused.

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Federal Environmental Updates: Please join Courtney Briggs, AFBF’s Senior Director of Government Affairs for an update on various environmental policy issues including, Waters of the United States, PFAS, developments in the Chesapeake Bay and the conservation title of the Farm Bill.

3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This session will provide an overview of PA’s charitable food network and their programs to support PA agriculture. “PASS and LFPA”: State and Federal Funding for Food Banks to procure products grown, raised and/or processed in PA will be discussed.