Farmers Business Network® (FBN), the leading agriculture marketplace and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced the return of its immensely popular farmer event, Farmer2Farmer, scheduled for February 24-26, 2026.
This year's conference, Farmer2Farmer VII: Farm for Your Life, is the seventh edition of the event, and will welcome over 1,000 farmers from across the U.S. and Canada for several days of programming at the CHI Health Center, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Farmer2Farmer (F2F) VII includes a range of expert presentations, keynote speakers, producer trainings, and educational sessions featuring leaders from across agriculture, including:
Keynote Speaker Chris Voss - legendary FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended on It, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, and Empathy and Understanding in Business. Voss' keynote address, Tactical Empathy: Negotiation Secrets from an FBI Negotiator, will deliver riveting and unparalleled insights for farmers.
Grain Marketing & Basis Boot Camp with Agris Academy & FBN Crop Marketing - FBN Crop Marketing and Agris Academy will host a half-day grain marketing boot camp on marketing strategies & tools, programs, and mastering basis strategies.
Livestock Training Boot Camp - FBN Livestock will host a half-day animal health and nutrition boot camp for cattle producers.
AI on the Farm Training - The FBN Data Science team will host two dedicated Artificial Intelligence training sessions, educating producers on practical applications of AI on the farm, popular AI systems, and hands-on “how-to” training.
Crop Circles Farmer Networking Sessions - leading farmers from across North America will convene for peer networking and strategy discussions daily at F2F, building lifelong relationships and sharing critical insights.
Farmer Panels and Expert Talks - F2F VII will host over 30 panels and expert sessions on AI, livestock, input market outlook, farm economy outlook, grain marketing, sustainability, farm finance strategies, social media, and more.
Trade Show and Exhibitor Education sessions - F2F VII will feature over two dozen exhibitors and FBN partners, including Meristem Technologies®, Huma®, Elanco® Animal Health, Ridley Feed Ingredients®, Pinion®, Agris Academy, Direct Enterprises®, Greeneye Technologies®, Seitec Genetics®, Farmer Mac®, Cattler®, and many more.
"Shark Tank for Farmers" - FBN's Pitch to Field Startup Pitch Competition - F2F’s live startup pitch session featuring groundbreaking companies returns to the main stage – farmers will select winners live at F2F.
Commercial Opportunities, Deals & Discounts - attendees will be eligible for a range of deals and special opportunities from FBN businesses and FBN Marketplace partners, setting them up for success before planting.
"We're thrilled to bring FBN members together again for Farmer2Farmer," said Charles Baron, Co-Founder of FBN. "F2F has become a tradition, and F2F VII will empower farmers with the latest insights on fast-evolving economic, technological, and business conditions on the farm. F2F and the FBN Marketplace & Platform empower growers to connect, take more control, and set up for a successful 2026."
Past events have featured a range of decorated speakers over the years, including former Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, former U.S. SEAL, podcaster, and author Jocko Willink, AOL Founder Steve Case, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, legendary Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne, and more.
For more information and to sign up to attend Farmer2Farmer, please visit www.farmer2farmer.ag
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