2023 Farm Bureau
FUSION Conference Agenda
Jacksonville, FL
March 3-6, 2023
The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront will serve as the host hotel
Friday, March 3, 2023
1:00 – 7:00 PM
Registration
1:00 – 5:00 PM
State Program Chair Enhancement and Networking Sessions
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Collegiate Discussion Meet Orientations
5:45 – 7:00 PM
State Program Chair and Coordinator Reception
6:00 – 6:45 PM
Conference First-Timers Session
If you are a new attendee, this session is for you! Representatives from the AFBF P&E, WL and YF&R committees will welcome you warmly and guide you in making the most of your conference experience. Get networking tips, learn how to navigate the conference app and get suggestions to help make the most of your time in Jacksonville.
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Welcome Reception with Table Hosts
Join your fellow members at the Welcome Reception to network with attendees, hear last-minute announcements and have some fun. The first 300 members will receive a free drink coupon for a bottle of water, can of soda or a cocktail (if over 21). Make sure to visit the table hosts to receive a raffle ticket for your chance to win some great prizes.
Saturday, March 4, 2023
7:00 – 7:45 AM
Conference Fitness
Let’s get the heart pumping with a 5K Fun Run/Walk with fellow conference attendees. All are welcome to join as the group runs/walks alongside the St. Johns River. Please meet the group at 6:55 a.m. to head out at the top of the hour. The group will meet at the front door of the Hyatt Regency.
*Weather permitting.
8:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Registration
8:30 - 10:15 AM
Opening General Session
- Featuring Ninja Warrior, Aliex Weber and Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb Smith
10:15 – 11:15 AM
Beverage Break and Community Service
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Collegiate Discussion Meet – Round 1
11:00 AM– 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
12:00 – 1:15 PM
Networking Luncheon
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
1:30 – 2:30 PM
P&E State Coordinator Meeting
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Beverage Break
2:35 PM
Collegiate Discussion Meet Round 2 Room Announcement
3:00 – 3:45 PM
Collegiate Discussion Meet - Round 2
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Women’s Leadership State Coordinator Meeting
4:15 – 5:15 PM
Power Hour Options
- Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt
- Bingo and Beyond
- The Reel Story
- Farm Outreach Strategy
5:30 – 8:00 PM
Night Out Dinner – Offsite and On Your Own
8:00 – 11:00 PM
Evening Entertainment with Announcement of Collegiate Discussion Meet Sweet 16
Sunday, March 5, 2023
*We encourage you to wear a program wearable today.
7:45 AM – 5:45 PM
Registration
8:00 – 8:45 AM
Collegiate Discussion Meet – Sweet 16
8:30 – 8:55 AM
Morning Devotions
Start your day off right with morning devotions. Join us for a time of joy, gratitude, reflection and fellowship hosted by Florida Farm Bureau.
9:00 – 10:15 AM
General Session
- Featuring AFBF President Zippy Duvall
10:15 – 11:00 AM
Beverage Break and Community Service
11:00 – 11:45 AM
YF&R State Coordinator Meeting
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
12:15 – 1:45 PM
Networking Luncheon
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
2:00 – 3:30 PM
State Program Coordinator Learning Session
*Invitation Only
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Beverage Break
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Power Hour Options
- Cornhole Social
- F is for Farm: Engaging on-Farm Experiences
- Jacksonville Walking Tour
- The Two-Minute Network
- Line Dancing Lessions
5:00 – 5:45 PM
Collegiate Discussion Meet- Final Four
5:45 – 6:45 PM
Social Hour
Starting at 6:45 PM
Program Banquets
Monday, March 6, 2023
7:30 – 11:00 AM
Registration
7:30 – 9:00 AM
State Coordinator/Chair Breakfasts
*Invitation Only
9:15 – 10:45 AM
Closing General Session
- Featuring ESPN Sideline Reporter Lauren Sisler
Starting at 11:00 AM
Tours
11:00 AM
QPR for Farmers and Farm Families Certificate Course
6:00 – 10:30 PM
Grand Finale Event
*Schedule is subject to change. Last updated Dec. 7, 2022
