American Agri-Women

convention set for Nov. 10-13

Women involved in agriculture from throughout the U.S. and Canada will head to Wichita, KS, Nov. 10-13 for the 36th annual American Agri-Women (AAW) convention. Kansas Agri-Women, a state affiliate, is hosting the event. The convention's theme is "Sharing America's Harvest."

Speakers and programs will cover the latest issues in agriculture, including sustainability, marketing, advocacy and more. Keynote speakers include: Kyle Bauer, general manager of KFRM, a leading ag radio station; Dr. Jay Lehr, author, The Heartland Institute science director, and environmental and groundwater expert; Ted Schroeder, Kansas State University ag economics professor and commodity marketing expert; Judge Tommy B. Webb, Kansas District Magistrate Judge, and leadership and motivational speaker.

Break-out sessions will cover such key topics as animal welfare, estate planning and property rights. The sessions will also provide training on social media, leadership, and more to give attendees tools for their own farms, ranches and agribusinesses, and for their work representing agriculture. View the full agenda here.

The convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency Wichita, which is located on the Arkansas River and minutes from Wichita's Old Town district.

For more information visit: www.americanagriwomen.org.