Events

Agriculture in the Mid-South is uniquely impacted by changes and developments in state, federal, and international laws and policies.  This program is part of a long-term effort to provide relevant and timely agricultural and environmental legal research and information to attorneys, lenders, accountants, tax consultants, students and other agricultural professionals involved in the agricultural industries in the southern U.S. The goal is to provide resources in the form of presentations and content, as well as to foster dialogue about the range of agricultural, food, and environmental law issues for the Mid-South agricultural community.

The National Pork Producers Council expansive trade show brings together pork producers and industry professionals from around the world for a wide range of educational seminars and networking opportunities

The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) Annual Convention brings together LMA members and non-members who have a vested interest in promoting the true price discovery method of marketing livestock.  The convention is held in conjunction with the premier livestock auctioneer contest, the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC), which will be held at Oklahoma National Stockyards.

The Food as Medicine Summit is designed to bring together key senior stakeholders from the food and beverage and healthcare industry to discuss the key challenges we still need to overcome.

This event is for agricultural importers and exporters to dive deep into supply chain issues, including the latest in ocean, trucking and rail shipping. The 2024 event gave members direct access to policymakers in an off-the-record briefing with FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye.

This two-day business conference will bring together leading brands, farmers, investors and key stakeholders to identify the main areas of opportunity and innovation within the food and beverage industry. We’ll assess how we can collectively drive resilience in next generation farming. 

The Ducks Unlimited Convention brings together members, supporters and conservation enthusiasts to celebrate DU’s achievements. Participants enjoy several days of seminars and workshops on wetland conservation.

This one-hour webinar will feature: FREE

There is a mental health emergency in rural America that puts youth, teens, and young adults at a higher risk for mental health challenges and suicide. This one-hour webinar will feature Dr. Eric Arzubi, CEO and Co-Founder of Frontier Psychiatry in Billings, Montana. He will speak about his observations as a psychiatrist treating adolescents living in rural communities throughout Montana.

The U.S. Meat Export Federation's two annual meetings highlight USMEF’s international program activities and other key topics of interest to the industry. USMEF’s product showcase and participation in domestic and international tradeshows offers members the opportunity to meet qualified buyers and increase sales.

Thoroughbred horse racing is one of the biggest entertainment and sporting industries in the U.S. but it’s also a large contributor to rural economies because of the impact on jobs, agriculture, veterinarians, farmland owners, tourism and more. Learn more during our May 19, 2025 webinar at 1:30 ET. The webinar is sponsored by the Horseracing Integrity and Racing Authority, and the Breeders' Cup.