Don’t Miss Out — Register Now for the Rooted in Leadership Conference
Registration for the inaugural 2026 Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation joint leadership conference, Rooted in Leadership, is now open! The conference will be held January 23–24 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The event, hosted by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee, Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee, and Michael Danna Leadership Planning Committee, is an opportunity for any Louisiana Farm Bureau member from across the state to learn, network, exchange ideas, sharpen leadership skills, and leave inspired to share their stories and talents.
“There are a lot of times we segregate different activities,” said Richard Fontenot, Louisiana Farm Bureau President. “And this is an opportunity to put everything together and work more as a family.”
The two-day conference boasts a fun, action-packed agenda, including stops at the Capitol Park Museum and LSU’s Tiger Stadium. Workshops on a variety of topics — including artificial intelligence (AI), economic outlooks, labor management, and mental health — along with keynote speakers, will ensure attendees leave feeling informed and inspired. Attendees can also look forward to evening entertainment, social networking, and a wreath-building workshop.
“I hope everyone leaves inspired to be a leader, to be a volunteer and to give back to Farm Bureau,” said Michele Simoneaux, Chair of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee.
This joint leadership conference brings members and leaders from three Farm Bureau areas — Parish Leadership, Women’s Leadership, and the Young Farmers & Ranchers program — together to learn, share, and grow.
“It's our job to make sure this organization never goes stagnant and is going to keep on forever,” said Marty Wooldridge, Louisiana Farm Bureau 1st Vice-President. “We want to give attendees what they need to be a part of their Farm Bureau.”
The conference is open to all Louisiana Farm Bureau members 18 years of age and older. Registration is $250 per person and includes meals, transportation, tours, entertainment, and lodging. Members may register with their parish office or online at https://form.jotform.co/LFBF/rooted-in-leadership-registration.