The 97th annual convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation was held January 10-12 in Orlando, Florida. The event kicked off with the Opening General Session where outgoing President Bob Stallman addressed thousands of farmers and ranchers from around the country and encouraged them to stand up and be counted.
Check out the 2016 AFBF Convention photos.
Listen to Bob Stallman’s final speech as AFBF President: Bob Stallman final speech to AFBF convention
#AFBF16 Honors Two Former Senators –
Mike Johanns accepts AFBF distinguished service award
Saxby Chambliss accepts AFBF distinguished service award
Stallman Meets the Press for Last Time #AFBF16 – Bob Stallman final press conference
Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam Welcomes #AFBF16 – FL ag commissioner welcomes AFBF
Ag Trade Rep Gives #TPP Details at #AFBF16 –
USTR ag trade negotiator Darci Vetter
Vetter AFBF press conference
Vote for #AFBF16 Final Four Entrepreneurs –
Final Four FB Rural Entrepreneurs
#AFBF16 Town Hall with Secretary Vilsack –
AFBF Town Hall with Secretary Vilsack
Vilsack AFBF press conference
#AFBF16 Awards Rural Entrepreneur of the Year – AccuGrain of Rose Hill, Iowa
Interview with Rural Entrepreneur of the Year
Farmer Fighting Government at #AFBF16 –
John Duarte story
GMO Convert at #AFBF16 –
GMO advocate Mark Lynas press conference
Zippy Duvall Elected New @FarmBureau President –
Zippy Duvall elected AFBF president
Meet the New @FarmBureau President and VP –
AFBF 2016 Closing Press Conference