Schedule of Events
(as of June 1, 2024)
- Registration Open Noon - 6:00 p.m.
- Pre-Convention Tour "Legends and Libations" 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Hospitality Room Opens 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- NOYF Class of 2025 Welcome Dinner: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- NOYF Class of 2025 Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
- Registration Open: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- NOYF Class of 2025 Interviews & Lunch: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Iowa State Fair Kickoff Party: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
- Hospitality Room Open: 8:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
- Registration Open: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- "An Agri-Innovation Adventure in Ames" and "From Kitchen to Crops: Exploring Agricultural Roots" Tours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Murder Mystery Dinner Party: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
- Hospitality Room Open: 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
- Registration Open: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Breakfast & Opening General Session feat. Jolene Brown: 7:00 – 9:45 a.m.
- OFA Business Meeting: 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
- Regional Meetings: 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
- Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
- NOYF Reception & Banquet: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
- Hospitality Auction: 9:00 – 12:00 a.m.
Guest Depart
2026 OFA Convention
February 4-7, 2026
Save the date and make plans to attend the 2026 Outstanding Farmers of American Annual Convention in Hershey, Pennsylvania at The Hotel Hershey!
We are excited to bring a new schedule with more educational workshops, exciting tours, and additional networking opportunities.
Stay tuned for more details!
Hotel Reservations
The Hotel Hershey
100 Hotel Road
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
(844) 330-1711
Hotel rates and details coming soon!
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