Tennessee Young Farmers & Ranchers and Tennessee Council of Cooperatives are excited to host the motivating and educational Young Leaders Conference February 16-17, 2024 at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Franklin, Tennessee. This conference is an excellent entry point for individuals who can benefit from Young Farmers & Ranchers. Whether you come with a friend or join us independently, you’re guaranteed to enjoy a weekend filled with education, camaraderie, and fun, alongside fellow young farmers from across Tennessee.
Be sure to thank the sponsors and hosts! Sponsors include Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, Farm Credit Mid America, Tennessee Electric Cooperatives Association, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative, Bledsoe Telephone Cooperative and other members of Tennessee Council of Cooperatives!
Information
Hotel Reservations: Hotel accommodations are on your own or work with your cooperative or county office to make reservations. You can secure your accommodations at the Drury Plaza Hotel by visiting www.druryhotels.com or by calling 1-800-325-0720. To benefit from our special group rate of $129 per night, please make your reservation by January 31, 2024. Be sure to mention our event’s group number (#10055510) when booking.
Notable Highlights:
- Friday’s tour will be eye-opening and enjoyable as you tour Ellington Ag Center including Cul2vate, Kord Diagnostic Lab and more.
- We’re proud to present a great lineup of speakers for this conference. You’ll be on the edge of your seat listening to Vallie Collins recount her story as a passenger on the infamous Hudson River plane landing by Captain Sully. Other unique, informative and inspiring presenters will fill the agenda.
- Saturday night will host another inspirational speaker and the annual Agriculture in the Classroom/John Willis Memorial Scholarship Auction, adding a charitable and community-focused aspect to the event.
- We will again offer childcare services to accommodate attendees with families.