AgriRoots Conference | 2026
When
November 12 – 13, 2026
Where
Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center
College Station, TX
Presentation Downloads
Conference Focus
Foundations in Agribusiness
The AgriRoots conference by Capital Farm Credit is a premier FREE event dedicated to exploring the future of agriculture while honoring its rich heritage. Designed for farmers, ranchers, agribusiness professionals and anyone passionate about rural development, the conference provides valuable insights into industry trends, innovative practices and sustainable solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with experts and peers, gaining knowledge to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in modern agriculture. From understanding market dynamics to adopting new technologies, AgriRoots equips participants with actionable strategies to thrive in an ever-changing agricultural landscape.
Keynote Speakers
Damian Mason
The “Ations of Agriculture” – Thriving through Economic Uncertainty
Dr. Dave Kohl
Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech
Business Growth & Transition Management
Dr. Bart Fischer
Research Associate Professor & Co-Director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center, Texas A&M University
The State of the Farm Bill: What It Means for Your Operation
Nikki – The Farm Wife, The Farm Life
Building Brands in the Social Age
Agenda
Here’s what’s scheduled for the event.
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Registration
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Welcome
2:00 PM
Keynote
2:30 PM
The “Ations of Agriculture” – Thriving through Economic Uncertainty
- Speaker: Damian Mason
Break
3:45 PM
Break Out Sessions (Choose 2)
4:00 PM
- Side X Side – Borrower/Lender Relationships Panel featuring Dr. Lyndi Banks and Pat Shields
- Grants and Resources
- Building Brands in the Social Age featuring Nikki from The Farm Wife & The Farm Life
Day 1 Wrap-Up
6:00 PM
Kyle Field Tour
7:00 PM
Tailgate party with games, food, drinks, and networking!
Friday, November 13, 2026
Breakfast
8:00 AM
ELI Graduation Presentation
8:00 AM
Business Growth and Transition Management
8:15 AM
- Featuring Dr. Dave Kohl & Dr. Lyndi Banks
Break
9:30 AM
The State of the Farm Bill: What It Means for Your Operation
9:45 AM
- Speaker: Dr. Bart Fischer
Break
10: 45 AM
Why Weather?
11:00 AM
- Brian Bledsoe
Lunch
12:00 PM
On the Rise: Strategies and Opportunities for the Next Generation
1:00 PM
Farmer Panel Discussion
Closing
2:00 PM