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Media representatives are invited to attend the Indiana Farm Bureau state convention, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10. Most of the activities will be at the J.W. Marriott in downtown Indianapolis, except for Friday evening when the activities move to the Indiana State Museum.

A full schedule of events is available on the convention website, www.infarmbureau.org/convention/default.html.

A number of meals have been reserved for media. Please check in at rooms 105-106, which are the media rooms. Interview and work areas will be available for reporters there.

Convention highlights

Breakout sessions on Dec. 9 cover topics including ag nutrients and water quality, talking to consumers, working with local government and avoiding farm truck accidents.
President Don Villwock’s annual address will be during the opening session on Dec. 9, which runs from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
A trade show featuring commodity organizations, commercial exhibitors and a number of informational sessions will run on Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A general session at 4 p.m. on Dec. 9 will feature political humorist and grassroots advocate Patrick Haggerty.
Evening activities on Dec. 9 will be at the Indiana State Museum. Finals for the Discussion Meet and recognition for Farm Bureau Young Farmer awards will take place at the museum.
Membership and county awards will be presented following Saturday’s lunch.
The election for IFB 2nd vice president will be held during the delegate session, slated for Dec. 10 from 9:45-11:30 a.m. During the delegate session, delegates can also choose to discuss issues that have arisen or changed since the main delegate session in August.