Event Schedule

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