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The 2026 Winter Breakfast Series offers timely, practical education for the central Ohio agricultural community. 

Each meeting includes breakfast and focused presentations designed to provide valuable insights and actionable information for farmers, agribusiness professionals, landowners, and Farm Bureau members. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the trends, tools, and policies that directly impact farm and agribusiness operations. 

There is a $10 registration fee this year. This fee is reimbursable to current Farm Bureau members only. Farm Bureau members should have their membership ID number ready to submit with their registration information. 

For those who might struggle to find their physical card, you can also access your membership ID number online. Your digital membership card can be found by logging in to ofbf.org, using the account dropdown menu, and selecting ‘Membership Card’.

Location: Der Dutchman, 445 Jefferson Ave, Plain City, OH 43064

Doors open: 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.

Program: 9 – 10 a.m.*

     *March 27 program will be 9 – 11 a.m.*

Jan. 30 – AI & Autonomous Equipment

Speaker: Christopher Dean

This session will explore the latest developments in artificial intelligence and autonomous equipment with a focus on real-world applications and future impact on agricultural organizations.

Feb. 27 – Outlook Meeting

Speakers:

• Commodity Grain Markets, Trends and Prospects: Matt Roberts
• Land Values, Crop Input Costs, Margins, New Tax Policy: Barry Ward
• International Economic Outlook: Ian Sheldon

This session will provide an in-depth review of domestic and international market conditions, land values, input costs, and policy factors influencing farm profitability.

March 27 – TBA

Speakers: TBA

Program: 9 – 11 a.m.

This session will be 2 hours to fulfill the Farm Bureau workers’ compensation requirement.

How to Register:

1. Use this link
2. Select your date of attendance on the right-hand side (for computers) of the event description or under the tickets tab (for mobile devices).
3. Add the number of tickets you want to purchase and select ‘Add to Cart’. If you would like to register for more than one breakfast series, select ‘Continue Shopping’ and repeat step one until all desired dates are added to your cart. If you are only registering for one date, select ‘Checkout’.
4. Fill in your contact information and answer a few short registration questions. This is where Farm Bureau members will submit their membership ID number.
5. Complete your payment by inputting your card information.
6. Check your email for your ticket(s). 
7. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to 800.451.8908 or [email protected].

Note: The $10 registration fee is not reimbursable if you are unable to attend.