9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

ACI Annual Meeting
Address from ACI President and CEO Melissa Rekeweg
ACI business update
Election of new board members
Graduate the 2025 EPLP class
Welcome the 2026 EPLP class
Lunch
Networking

Federal Policy Update and Happenings from our Nation’s Capital
Richard Gupton, Sr. Vice President of Public Policy & Counsel, Agricultural Retailers Association

A new presidential administration continues to shape priorities and leadership at agencies such as USDA and EPA. Richard will provide updates on evolving pesticide strategies, implementation of Endangered Species Act requirements on product labeling, and key energy- and climate-related policy issues impacting agricultural businesses.

National Farm Security Action Plan
Kelsey Barnes, Senior Advisor to the Secretary, USDA

Kelsey will provide an overview of the National Farm Security Action Plan and its goals to strengthen the resilience and security of U.S. agriculture. Attendees will gain insight into key focus areas, current implementation efforts and what the plan means for farmers and agribusinesses.