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2026 FFA Farm Forum      
 The 2026 Farm Bureau FFA Farm Forum will be Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center in Rothschild. FFA Farm Forum is specifically designed for high school juniors interested in agricultural careers. Each FFA chapter may send a maximum of four students to FFA Farm Forum.
 
Students should be mature, ready to explore serious agriculture topics, and willing to learn outside their comfort zone.

Openings for FFA Farm Forum are limited and spots fill up quickly - be sure to register early!
 
Registration will close January 15 or when all spots are filled.

2026 Farm Forum - Letter of Invitation
2026 Farm Forum Flyer
2026 Hotel Trading Post

F.I.R.E. Conference - CLICK HERE      

FIRE Conferences help younger FFA members (grades 5-9) - Discovery and Greenhand members - discover different opportunities in the FFA organization and meet other members from across the state.


Spring 2026 EDGE and MISSION Leadership Conferences - CLICK HERE      
Wisconsin FFA offers the EDGE Conference for 6th through 8th grade members. Rhett Laubach and Kelly Barnes with YourNextSpeaker, LLC will be the lead presenters on both days.  They are professional speakers, leadership experts, former state FFA officers and have presented multiple times at Wisconsin FFA leadership conferences.

The National FFA Leadership Conference (MISSION for 9th and 10th grade members) 
The journey of leadership begins with self-discovery. Students at the Mission Conference explore what makes them unique and learn strategies to become a more confident and capable version of themselves. We explore values, strengths, decision-making skills and self-confidence. The MISSION Conference culminates in students developing their personal mission statement.

 


2026 Half-Time Conference - Click Here      

Half-Time Conference prepares members to keep their FFA chapter active and growing for the second half of the school year as well as help students continue to build their leadership skills. Topics focused on include, but not limited to growing leaders, building FFA chapters and making a positive impact in schools and communities.  Every chapter is allowed to register up to 2 individuals to participate in this conference.  Advisors also have the opportunity to participate in workshops and events.

          


2025 Fall National FFA Leadership Conferences MISSION/IMPACT - CLICK HERE      
The National FFA Leadership Conference empowers students with new knowledge and skills they need to be confident and capable leaders – both in their chapters and beyond.

Fall Leadership Workshops - CLICK HERE      

Fall Leadership Workshops are designed to prepare local FFA chapter officers and members both in high and middle school for leadership roles in their school for the upcoming year. It informs each chapter of the new programs available to all FFA members and allows members to exchange ideas with other FFA chapters.


   
 
     
     
     
 
 
       
  
   
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