New name. Same mission. Even more momentum.
Indiana Farm Bureau's state convention is now the Indiana Ag Gathering! The refreshed experience builds on 100+ years of tradition while creating more space for connection and collaboration, celebrating the people who power Indiana agriculture.
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Indiana Farm Bureau has introduced a new registration process for all events to ensure your private information is secure.
As a member, you will receive a personalized registration link via email. We encourage you to use this unique link to sign up quickly and easily. If you can’t locate the email, you can still register by clicking the button below and entering your 10-digit INFB membership ID number.
Need help finding your membership ID? Login to your online account or call 1.800.723.3276 – our support team is available with extended hours to help.
Not a member of Indiana Farm Bureau? No problem. You can register by clicking the button below.
Indiana Ag Gathering Agenda and FAQ
Hotel Reservation Information
A convention registration does not include your hotel reservation.
At this time, the block of rooms reserved at the French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel is full. Find additional hotel and lodging options by visiting the French Lick visitor website.
Any reservations made at the French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel can be modified or cancelled by individuals calling the Resort directly 1-844-241-6361 and using the group code 1225IFB.
Indiana Ag Gathering attendees and delegates are responsible for reserving their own room(s) unless he/she is on the state board of directors or a spouse, a DEOC or a spouse, a YF&AP State Committee member, or a YF&AP award winner.
Keynotes
Keynote by Damon West - The Power to Change is in You
Damon West best selling author, keynote speaker, philanthropist and college professor. Through Damon’s personal story of overcoming extreme adversity, he shows that no matter what the obstacles are in your life, you, too, can overcome them by choosing to be like the coffee bean and change your pot of boiling water into a pot of coffee.
A showing of the documentary, World Without Cows
World Without Cows is a documentary that explores the complexity behind a seemingly simple question: “Are we better off in a world without cows?”
Agenda Highlights
Agenda highlights include:
- Educational breakouts
- A nationally known keynote speaker, Damon West
- A showing of the documentary, "World Without Cows"
- 2026 Book of the Year announcement
- YF&AP Discussion Meet
- 2026 Statehouse Priority Issues discussions
- Indiana Grown vendor market - bigger and better than before
- & so much more!
Returning to the Ag Gathering is the silent auction:
The Women's Leadership Committee is coordinating a silent auction at the Indiana Ag Gathering. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Farm Bureau Foundation. The auction will start at 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 and end at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
Donations will be accepted from counties or individuals, but the value must be more than $40. For additional information, contact Chelsea Poe at cpoe@infb.org.
Activities for all:
French Lick Resort offers a wide assortment of children's activities throughout the day, including arts and crafts, selfies with Santa and a holiday-themed scavenger hunt inside the hotel.
Educational Opportunities
Below you will find a list of the educational opportunities that will be available to you at the 2025 Indiana Ag Gathering. We are still working to confirm more sessions, so please check back periodically!
- Ag Economics 2025-26: What’s Your Move? presented by Dr. Todd Davis, INFB chief economist
- Book of the Year Training & AITC Updates, presented by Micah Dillman, Indiana Farm Bureau education coordinator
- Questions I should ask my lender but am afraid to ask, presented by Matt Eldridge, VP – commercial & agricultural lending officer with First Farmers Bank and Trust
- Diversifying Indiana’s energy landscape: The future of Nuclear, presented by Kati Austgen, director of public engagement and new nuclear
- County Farm Bureau Engagement Activities, presented by a panel of county Farm Bureaus sharing best engagement activities
- ELECT Trustee training, presented by Mike Sistak, American Farm Bureau Federation director of advocacy and political management, Colette Childress, Indiana Farm Bureau policy advisor for local government relations and Brantley Seifers, Indiana Farm Bureau national affairs director
Hoosier Breakfast
Presented by Indiana Farm Bureau AgELECT
Jean Becker went from a Missouri farm girl to a New York Times bestselling author and George H.W. Bush's Chief of Staff. Hear from her and the pivotal life lessons of a leader that left a mark on people's hearts and souls.
Saturday, Dec. 13 | 7:30 a.m. ET
Ticket options:
- Option A - Individual ticket: $125 per person
- Option B - Bundle ticket: $150 per person
- Option C - Table Sponsor: $1,500 and up
- Option D - Speaker's Table: $500 per person
Find more information through the registration process or by contacting Tracie Trent.
Indiana Ag Gathering Market
Indiana craftsmen, boutiques, industry partners and more!
If you would like to be represented in the trade show during the 2025 Indiana Ag Gathering, click the button above. Show hours will be 1:45 - 5:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 12 and 8 a.m. - noon on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Friday Night Entertainment
New for this year’s Indiana Ag Gathering, attendees will have the flexibility to enjoy Friday evening at their leisure. A selection of organized activities is available for those who wish to participate, along with a curated list of recommended local dining options. Whether you choose to join an event or explore on your own, the evening is yours to enjoy.
INFB Social, hosted by the Young Farmers and Ag Professionals State Committee
8:00-10:30 p.m. | Members 21-40 years of age are encouraged to meet-up at Pluto's Bowling Alley & Arcade in the French Lick Resort for a casual gathering. Check-in with your state committee representatives to find out more.
French Lick Restaurant Guide
Enjoy dinner out with friends! The French Lick Springs Hotel has provided local restaurant recommendations.
The Polar Express Train Ride
The French Lick Scenic Railway operated a Polar Express Experience. Tickets sell out fast, so book your slot today!
