107th SD Farm Bureau Annual Convention

South Dakota Farm Bureau is hosting our 107th Annual Convention this year at a new location. This year’s convention will be held at The Box Elder Convention Center in Box Elder, SD. The theme this year is "Trailblazing AG’s Future". We are excited to have you join us and enjoy some new experiences as we trailblaze with innovative and thought-provoking speakers.

There are several registration choices. Those options include:

• Complete 2 -day Convention Package (includes all meals/speakers/entertainment)
• Kids Complete Convention Package - available for kids ages 5-12 (Friday Evening, Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Lunch, and Saturday Banquet)
• Single Day Saturday Package
• Saturday Banquet Only

Schedule of Events

Friday, November 22, 2024 - The Box Elder Event Center

9:00 a.m. - Registration and Coffee House Opens

11:30 a.m. - Membership Celebration Luncheon

1:15 p.m - SDFB Policy Update - Ellsworth Salon B

2:00 p.m. - District Caucuses

Opening Session - Ellsworth Ballroom C

3:00 p.m. - Welcome - Larry Larson, Mayor of Box Elder

3:15 p.m. - National Anthem

3:30 p.m. - Kick-off featuring Aaron Hunnel, Veteran and Motivational Speaker

SDFB YF&R Fun Night - Ellsworth Ballroom A

5:30 p.m. - Social

6:15 p.m. - Entertainment

6:30 p.m. - Dinner

7:30 p.m. - SDFB Foundation Auction

Saturday, November 23rd - The Box Elder Event Center

6:30 p.m. - Registration Opens

6:30 p.m. - Sunrise Service - Lancer AB

7:00 a.m. - Legislative Breakfast - Ellsworth Ballroom B

7:30 a.m. - Discussion Meet Round 1- Raider A

8:30 a.m. - Delegate Session - Ellsworth Ballroom C

12:15 p.m. - Sharing Our Harvest Luncheon - Ellsworth Ballroom B

1:30 p.m. - Learning Sessions (pick one)

• Healthcare - SDSU Extension
• Political Update - Dr. John Newton, Chief Economist, Senator John Boozman (R-AR)

2:30 p.m. Farm State of Mind Break - Lancer Pre-Function Area

3:00 p.m. - Learning Sessions (pick one)

• Budgeting, Retirement for Farmer/Rancher, Farming Without the Bank - Farm Bureau Financial Services - Brad Bosh, Regional Vice President FBFS South Dakota, Steve Rea - Financial Serivces Vice President
• Carbon Intensity Socres/ 45Z Credits Panel -Jared Knock & Ryan Eichler - AgSpire, Roger Cryan, Ph.D. Chief Economist AFBF

3:00 p.m. - Final Round Discusion Meet

Ranchers Formal Banquet - Ellsworth Ballroom A

5:30 p.m. Social

6:30 p.m. - Ranchers Formal Banquet

7:45 p.m. - Larry Weaver - Comedian/Motivational Speaker

Hotel Reservations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Courtyard by Marriott until October 21, 2024. The room rate is $84.00 plus tax for a standard non-poolside room. Reservations may be made by calling (605)791-0945 and requesting a room in the SD Farm Bureau 11.20 room block or Book online in the block using this handy booking link: South Dakota Farm Bureau Booking Link.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Box Elder Events Center, 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, United States