NAFB Convention

2025 NAFB Convention
It's the place to be!

Every year in November, NAFB is the place to be! In fact, that is the theme of this year's convention, to be held in Kansas City on Nov. 19 - 21.

Don't miss this annual event that brings together farm broadcasters, ag media management & sales, allied industry, ag students and other industry influencers for three days of education, professional development and collaborating on common issues and trends in our industry.

From Trade Talk and Newsmaker sessions to the NAFB Auction and Night of Honors and more – it's all in Kansas City, and it's the place to be!

Click Here to learn more about Trade Talk. Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Click Here.

 
 
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Information and Registration

Hundreds of farm broadcasters, ag marketing professionals, ag communications students and other influencers convene annually in Kansas City for the NAFB Convention. Don't miss your opportunity for a great line-up of professional development, education and newsmaker sessions; the Night of Honors that celebrates the best in the industry; and the annual Trade Talk event that connects farm broadcasters with ag companies and organizations making news.

Click here to view the tentative agenda

Registration

Convention and Trade Talk registration is open August 1-November 4, 2025. Early Bird registration rates are offered through September 30th. Register today to receive the early bird registration rate!

Click here to register for Convention

Click here to register for Trade Talk

Registration Rates

Membership TypeAugust 1 - September 30October 1 - November 4On-Site
Broadcast, Non-Commercial, Management Sales, Allied Industry, Emeritus, Student$315$365$415
Family-Member$315$365$415
Non-Member$420$470$520
Single Day - Member$215$265$315
Single Day - Non-Member$265$315$365
Trade Talk Only$175$225$275

Hotel Information

The Westin Crown Center

1 E Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108

Click here to access the NAFB hotel room block

2025 NAFB Convention Professional Development

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50-Minute One-on-One Professional Coaching Sessions

Sponsored by


Whitney Kinne gives you the professional tools and expertise you need to accomplish your goals. No matter your age, season, industry, or goal, she will help you make a plan and work the plan. Whether you are facing a job search, or looking to be more intentional right where you are, she will help you grow in a way that makes both your work and life more fulfilling.

Learn more about Whitney on her website:  www.whitneykinne.com

Click here to register

market masters

Market Masters 

Sponsored by


Education on Agricultural Markets Exclusively for NAFB Broadcasters. Register for a training session designed to equip broadcasters with a deeper understanding of how agricultural markets work. This program will provide attendees with:
•    General knowledge of agricultural futures markets
•    Ability to identify and interpret market-moving events and trends
•    Expertise to engage producers, marketing specialists, traders, brokers, or other ag listeners


Registration information coming soon!
 

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45-Minute Professional Voice Coaching Sessions

Sponsored by


Dr. Candice M. (Candy) Coleman, Ph.D., has over 40 years' experience coaching broadcasters, business people, and professional actors and speakers. She’s very effective at pinpointing individual challenges and sharing exercise-based solutions. Candy has presented and coached at numerous organizations such as NAFB, RTNDA, the USDA, and the National Speakers Association on communication, voice, and presentation skills.

Learn more about Candy on her website: sayitwell.com

Click here to register

 
 
NAFB 2024 Plambeck Award Winner Joanna Guza
 
 
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Award Winners Take a Selfie
 
 
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Gene Millard Speaks

Future Convention Dates

2025 – November 19-21
2026 – November 18-20
2027 - November
2028 - November

More Info

Please contact the NAFB Office (info@nafb.com) for additional information on NAFB Convention.