98th Annual Convention
Phoenix, AZ
January 6-11, 2017
The American Farm Bureau Federation
is the nation's largest general farm
organization with over 6 million member
families in all 50 states and Puerto
Rico.
The Annual Convention is an opportunity
for members across the nation to come
together for educational and networking
opportunities. During this meeting our
delegates will adopt policies for the
coming year and elect leadership to
guide these policies forward.
American Farm Bureau Federation
2017 – Phoenix, AZ
Convention Hotel
You will be staying with the Michigan delegation at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown
Hotel. The address is: 100 N. 1st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Hotel space is limited.
The Renaissance Downtown Hotel is centrally located near
downtown attractions including the Talking Stick Resort Arena
(home of the Phoenix Suns), Chase Field (home of the Arizona
Diamondbacks), and the Heard Museum. The Phoenix Sky
Harbor International Airport is just five miles away.
The cost is $202 per room per night, plus 13.5%
($27.27) taxes. To reserve a room, please contact
your local County Farm Bureau office.
AFBF Leadership
Luncheon
AFBF Flapjack Fundraiser
Breakfast
The Leadership Luncheon is on
Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 12:00
p. m . at t h e Co nve nt i o n Ce nte r.
The Foundation for Agriculture is hosting a
pancake breakfast on Sunday, January 8, 2017
at 7:45 a.m. at the Convention Center.
Matt Lohr will be speaking on how
volunteers can grow in Farm Bureau.
All participants of the AFBF Convention
are invited to attend.
This event benefits
programs that
educate teachers,
students and the
non-farm public
about agriculture.
Tickets are $45 per person
Tickets are $36 per person
Attendees will receive a complimentary copy
of the Book of the Year.
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2017 – Phoenix, AZ
Michigan Dinner Event
Date:
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Time:
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Rustler's Rooste
(20 minute bus ride from hotel)
Cost:
$54 per person (includes dinner)
$27 per child (17 and under)
You won't want to miss this opportunity to enjoy some
great food and visit with other Farm Bureau members from
Michigan. Dinner cost includes bus ride.
MFB Staff will give an update on membership, YF contestants,
and other organizational activities. Please order tickets
through your local County Farm Bureau office.
AFBF Foundation’s Night Out Event
Monday, January 9, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Convention Center
$65 per ticket, which includes:
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A live performance by the "Texas Tenors"
Live benefit auction
Dessert and cash bar (no meal)
Dance the night away with music by DJ Splyce.
Tickets sell out quickly, so please order in advance.
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2017 – Phoenix, AZ
AFBF Agricultural Tours
Arizona Farm Bureau is offering several agricultural tours during the 2017 AFBF Annual Convention
in Phoenix. Tours will be offered on both Saturday, January 7th and Tuesday, January 10th.
See attached PDF for tours offered. Costs range from $80-120 per ticket, and county Farm Bureaus
will be invoiced after the event.
Please note that a paid AFBF Registration ($100) is required to sign-up for tours.
To register for the agricultural tours , please contact your county Farm Bureau office.
Reservations
Convention Registration Fee
To make your reservation for the Michigan Dinner
Event ($54), AFBF Registration fee ($100), AFBF
breakfast ($36), AFBF Leadership Luncheon ($45),
AFBF Foundation Night Out ($65), and tours
($80-120), please contact your local county Farm
Bureau by December 1, 2016 for hotel and event
registration.
The registration fee is $100 per person.
Children 17 and under are free. The fee
includes Annual Meeting registration and
admission to:
* AFBF IDEAg Tradeshow
* Opening & Closing General Sessions
Your hotel reservation will be made at the
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel.
* Young Farmer & Rancher Events
County Farm Bureaus will be invoiced for hotel,
tours and meals after the convention.
* Keynote Speakers
* Educational & Informational Seminars
Space is limited, so please make your reservations
as soon as possible.
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2017 – Phoenix, AZ
Airfare
For best flight options to Phoenix, contact your local travel agent, airline or internet websites. Don't wait until
the last minute to book! Airlines are still reducing capacity so lower cost seats go fast.
Most airline tickets are non-refundable and changes after purchase will incur a penalty,
plus the difference in the fare if applicable. Please be sure to ask about cancellation
and change policies when making your travel arrangements. In addition, please note
that most airlines charge $25-$35 for all checked bags.
Airport Transportation
The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is only 5 miles from the Renaissance Hotel and Convention
Center. Taxi fares from the airport are about $20 one way.
Shuttle vans and buses operated by private companies are also available. Rates average about $14 one way.
Phoenix Quick Facts:
Weather: Average temperatures for Phoenix in January are a low of 46 and high of 67 degrees. Phoenix
has an average annual rainfall of 8.04 inches. The sun shines on Phoenix 85 percent of its daylight hours.
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Phoenix is the United States’ sixth-largest city with a population of over 1.6 million.
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Phoenix's elevation is 1,117 feet.
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Greater Phoenix (which includes, among others, the cities of Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale and
Tempe) has a population of nearly 4.5 million and covers 2,000 square miles.
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Greater Phoenix is located in the Sonoran Desert, which is one of the wettest and greenest deserts
in North America, thanks to 3-15 inches of annual rainfall.
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Greater Phoenix is home to more than 200 golf courses.
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There are six lakes within a 75-minute drive of Phoenix.
Further Information
For further information, contact Ann Marie Spitzley
Michigan Farm Bureau at 517-679-5348
[email protected]
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TENTATIVE AGENDA
98th AFBF Annual Convention • January 6 – 11, 2017 • Phoenix, AZ
Friday, January 6, 2017
7:00 a.m.
Convention Registration
9:00 a.m.
Farm Bureau Gives Back – AFBF and State Farm Bureau Staff
4:00 p.m.
State Presidents’ Dinner
YF&R Competitor Networking Reception
Saturday, January 7, 2017
6:30 a.m.
Convention Registration
7:00 a.m.
5K Family Fun Run/Walk Shotgun Start
8:00 a.m.
YF&R Achievement Award Learning Session
YF&R Excellence in Ag Competitor Orientation
Women’s Leadership Networking and Regional Caucuses
8:45 a.m.
Ag Tours
9:00 a.m.
Foundation Golf Classic Shotgun Start
YF&R Excellence in Ag Presentations
YF&R Discussion Meet Competitor & Judges Orientation
10:30 a.m.
Annual Meeting of the American Farm Bureau Women
11:00 a.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Round 1
1:00 p.m.
Communicate, Collaborate & Influence (CCI)
YF&R Excellence in Ag Presentations
2:30 p.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Round 2
4:00 p.m.
Celebration of Grassroots Reception - IDEAg Trade Show
YF&R Discussion Meet Sweet 16 & Achievement Award Top 10
Wednesday, June 01, 2016
*Subject to Change
Sunday, January 8, 2017
6:30 a.m.
Convention Registration
7:00 a.m.
Sunrise Service
7:45 a.m.
Foundation Flapjack Fundraiser (ticketed event, all welcome)
9:30 a.m.
Opening General Session
10:45 a.m.
IDEAg Trade Show Opens
YF&R Achievement Award Interviews
11:00 a.m.
Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge
12:00 p.m.
Leadership Luncheon (ticketed event, all welcome)
1:15 p.m.
Featured Workshop(s)
YF&R Discussion Meet Sweet 16
2:30 p.m.
Concurrent Workshops
3:30 p.m.
Concurrent Workshops
4:30 p.m.
Town Hall – IDEAg Trade Show
YF&R Discussion Meet Final 4 & Excellence in Ag Top 10
5:30 p.m.
IDEAg Trade Show Closes
6:00 p.m.
FB STARs (STaff Appreciation Reception)
Monday, January 9, 2017
7:00 a.m.
Convention Registration
8:00 a.m.
Featured Workshop(s)
8:30 a.m.
IDEAg Trade Show Opens
9:00 a.m.
YF&R Discussion Meet Final 4 – IDEAg Trade Show
9:15 a.m.
Concurrent Workshops
10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Workshops
11:15 a.m.
Closing General Session
1:00 p.m.
Taste of America – IDEAg Trade Show
4:00 p.m.
IDEAg Trade Show Closes
7:30 p.m.
Foundation Night Out (ticketed event, all welcome)
Wednesday, June 01, 2016
*Subject to Change
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
7:00 a.m.
Post-convention Ag Tours
8:00 a.m.
Voting Delegate Session
Amendment Processing
Spouses Event – Invitation Only
12:00 p.m.
Voting Delegate Luncheon
1:00 p.m.
Regional Caucuses
2:00 p.m.
Voting Delegate Session
Wednesday January 11, 2017
7:00 a.m.
AFBF Board of Directors’ Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
AFBF Board of Directors’ Meeting
Wednesday, June 01, 2016
*Subject to Change