YAP, AgriPOWER take advocacy to Washington
The groups received a firsthand look at agricultural policy, advocacy and leadership in the nation’s capital.
Read MoreHere is the 2027 Winter Leadership Experience agenda and schedule. Please note: All agenda items, speakers, and times are subject to change. This page will be updated as needed.
*All agenda items, speakers, and times are subject to change
1:30 – 8 p.m. Registration open
1:30 – 7:30 p.m. YAP Store open
1:30 – 10:30 p.m. Child care room open (all ages welcome, registration required)
2 – 5 p.m. YAP Excellence in Ag Award finalist presentations & Outstanding Young Farmer Award interviews (not open to spectators)
2 – 4:30 p.m.: Pre-conference tours
2 – 5 p.m.: Pre-conference training
4:30 – 5 p.m. New to WLE (for first time conference attendees)
5 – 5:45 p.m. Apps with YAPs: Networking & Partnership Showcase (hors d’oeuvres and cash bar)
5:45 – 7 p.m. General Session (welcome & keynote)
7 – 7:30 p.m. Travel to off site venue
7:30 – 10 p.m. Evening entertainment and dinner
7:30 – 11:30 a.m. Registration Open
7:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. YAP Store Open
7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Child care room open (closed during conference meals)
8 – 9:15 a.m. Morning General Session and breakfast (Discussion Meet Final Four)
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Breakouts Round 1
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Refreshment Break – sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America
10:45 -11:45 a.m. Breakouts Round 2
12 -1 p.m. Lunch Recognition Session (contest winner announcements)
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Breakouts Round 3
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.Refreshment Break – Made possible by Heritage Partner, Nationwide
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Breakouts Round 4
3:30 – 3:35 p.m. Attendance prizes!
The groups received a firsthand look at agricultural policy, advocacy and leadership in the nation’s capital.
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