Nov 9, 2026 by Robert Herrington, INFB Marketing
Indiana Farm Bureau has partnered with AgrIInstitute and the Agribusiness Council of Indiana to create a new opportunity to equip Hoosiers working in agriculture with leadership skills. The Crossroads of Ag Leadership Summit is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at the Boone County Fairgrounds, 1300 E. 100 S. in Lebanon.
“It’s a day of learning designed to elevate your skills, expand your influence, and surround you with a powerful network of leaders who are driving progress across Indiana agriculture,” said Dustin Homan, INFB leadership development coordinator. “We will discuss skills needed to create change, lead across generations and navigate divisive conversations.”
Homan described it as a “Critical Issues Summit for leadership.”
“The Summit started out of a desire from our L.E.A.D. alumni who wanted to get back together and do a refresher course on leadership issues of the day. One thing that came up specifically was learning how to handle difficult conversations and how to find shared values with someone who has different perspectives and opinions,” he said. “It has morphed into a statewide event for anyone in Indiana agriculture who has aspirations to be a leader or is currently serving in a leadership role.”
Homan said the day-long leadership summit agenda includes “Connecting Personal Leadership to the Future of Indiana Agriculture” by Mitch Isaacs, executive director of Shafer Leadership Academy; “Leading Across Tough Issues” from Johnna Miller, American Farm Bureau Federation senior director of media & advocacy training; and a multi-generational leadership panel discussion. Following the summit, a social hour and networking will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Four Finger Distillery in Lebanon.
Cost of the event is $50 and includes a complimentary book and lunch. Those interested may register at agriinstitute.org/events/crossroads. INFB members may receive complementary registrations while they still last by reaching out to Dustin Homan at dhoman@infb.org or calling 317-692-7183.
(317) 692-7871
P.O. Box 1290 Indianapolis, IN 46206
