Dear members and friends,
Registration is now open for NCFC’s 2026 Annual Meeting! I’m looking forward to my first annual meeting as president and CEO, and to seeing all of you this coming February at the beautiful La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas.
It would be an understatement to say that the policy and economic environment for farmer cooperatives and agriculture has changed radically since our last annual meeting. The challenges facing our members and their farmer-owners are profound—but so are the opportunities to lead. This year’s meeting will give us the chance to explore both, together.
What to Expect
Public Policy Conference — Tuesday, February 10
We’ll kick off the week with our Public Policy Conference, an outstanding opportunity for attendees—especially farmer directors—to engage directly with the issues at the core of NCFC’s work in Washington.
Director Education Conference — February 10–12
Planning for the Director Education Conference is well underway, with session topics already set by our member-led Director Education Advisory Committee. The theme this year—“Evolving Boards, Enduring Values”—will explore how co-op boards can adapt to new challenges while staying true to the cooperative principles that define us.
Legal, Tax & Accounting (LTA) Conference — Begins Wednesday, February 11
The LTA Conference will feature sessions on tax developments, competition enforcement, and other key legal and regulatory issues impacting farmer cooperatives.
We invite you to visit the Annual Meeting website for more information.
On behalf of the entire NCFC staff, I look forward to welcoming you to Texas this February. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns as you register and plan your visit.
Warm regards,
Duane Simpson
President & CEO
