Indiana Young Farmers and Ag Professionals Conference Connects Industry

Annual event focuses on networking, education, and community service

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:09pm

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The 2026 Young Farmers and Ag Professionals (YFAP) conference in Indiana brought together farmers, students, and industry leaders for a weekend of networking, educational sessions, and a community service project to pack over 6,000 meals for those in need.

Why it matters

The YFAP conference is an important annual event that helps cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders in Indiana, providing opportunities for young professionals to build connections, gain knowledge, and get involved in advocacy and philanthropy efforts.

The details

The conference featured a variety of breakout sessions, including a finances session led by current state committee members that addressed topics like working with lenders. Kylie Wagoner, the new State YFAP Committee Chair, noted the value of these discussions in helping members prepare for their own financing needs. The event also allowed the committee to focus on priorities like recruitment, committee development, advocacy, and philanthropy, including the meal-packing initiative.

  • The 2026 YFAP conference took place on March 13, 2026.
  • The committee's Winter Gathering is scheduled for December in French Lick, Indiana.

The players

Kylie Wagoner

The new State Young Farmers and Ag Professionals Committee Chair.

Indiana Farm Bureau

The organization that hosts the YFAP conference and has three collegiate chapters at Purdue, Vincennes, and Huntington Universities.

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What they’re saying

“This conference has been a great opportunity to bring folks together to network with some really wonderful breakout sessions.”

— Kylie Wagoner, State Young Farmers and Ag Professionals Committee Chair

“Yesterday we were able to pack over 6,000 meals for an organization that distributes meals not only here in the states but also abroad to those in need.”

— Kylie Wagoner, State Young Farmers and Ag Professionals Committee Chair

What’s next

The committee's Winter Gathering is scheduled for December in French Lick, Indiana.

The takeaway

The YFAP conference demonstrates the importance of cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders in Indiana, providing valuable networking, educational, and community service opportunities that help prepare young professionals for success in the industry.