We have put together an incredible event for you with an outstanding lineup of speakers, topics, and activities for all members of your family. Select from eight (8) Pre-conference workshops including an urban farm tour on Friday, January 10 for an additional registration cost. Select from (56) concurrent sessions during the main conference days, January 10-11. Discounts are available for all VABF Members!
- All pre-conference sessions require advanced registration. Download our, Friday, Pre-conference agenda to review and select your AM/PM sessions prior to registration.
- To view our main event lineup, download the Saturday and Sunday agendas. Each day features up to 32 different workshop options. The agendas will be updated ongoing as speakers and sessions continue to be finalized.
Select the buttons below to review daily agendas and stay tuned for announcements regarding special guests, keynotes, and networking activities!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
PRE-CONFERENCE
7:30AM Registration Check-in
8:00AM Exhibitor & Silent Auction setup
9:00AM Session 1 (individual session lengths vary)
12:00PM Lunch Buffet
1:00PM Session 2 (individual session lengths vary)
6:00PM VABF Business Meeting
6:30PM VABF Farmer Listening Session
7:30PM Farming is Funny Comedy Show
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
CONFERENCE & TASTE OF VIRGINIA
6:45AM Yoga for Farmers
7:00AM Registration Check-in Opens
7:00AM Breakfast
8:00AM Welcome Remarks and Special Guests
8:00AM Youth Program
8:00AM Tradeshow and Silent Auction
8:30AM Session A
10:30AM Session B
12:00PM Farm-to-Table Luncheon and Keynote Speaker
12:00PM Taste of Virginia
2:00PM Session C
4:00PM Session D
6:00PM-9:00PM: Buyer-Grower Social at Taubman Museum of Art, Networking & VABF Fundraiser at Golden Cactus Brewing
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
CONFERENCE
6:45AM Yoga for Farmers
7:00AM Registration Check-in Opens
7:00AM Breakfast
8:00AM VABF Meet & Greet for Non-Members
8:00AM Youth Program
8:00AM Tradeshow
8:30Am Sessions E
10:30AM Sessions F
12:00PM Farm-to-Table Luncheon and Keynote Speaker
2:00PM Session G
3:00PM Silent Auction Winners’ Pickup
3:30PM Conference and Tradeshow End
