Beyond the Farm Gate: Turn Community Engagement Into Opportunity at the 2026 Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

What if welcoming the public onto your farm or ranch could do more than help people understand agriculture? What if it could also create a new source of income for your operation?

Join us at the 107th Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, November 11–13 at Santa Fe Station in Las Vegas, for the breakout session “Beyond the Farm Gate: Turning Community Engagement into Opportunity,” featuring Sydney Knott of Horses4Heroes.

Today’s farms and ranches have opportunities to connect with consumers in ways that go far beyond traditional agricultural production. Farm camps, school field trips, family activities, educational programs, tours and special events can help tell agriculture’s story while also creating additional revenue opportunities.

During this session, Sydney will share real-world experiences and practical ideas for turning community engagement into something that benefits both your operation and the people you serve.

Attendees will explore ways to:

• Identify activities and programs that could work for their own farm or ranch
• Turn educational and community outreach into potential revenue opportunities
• Create memorable experiences that connect families and youth with agriculture
• Use events, camps, field trips and other activities to diversify an agricultural operation
• Build stronger relationships between Nevada agriculture and the communities around us

Whether you already welcome visitors to your operation or have simply wondered if agritourism, educational programming or special events could work for you, this session is designed to provide ideas you can take home and build on.

Registration Is Open!

“Beyond the Farm Gate” is just one of the sessions waiting for you at the 2026 Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.

This year’s Annual Meeting will bring Farm Bureau members from across Nevada together for three days of education, policy, networking, leadership and conversations about the future of Nevada agriculture.

November 11–13, 2026
Santa Fe Station | Las Vegas, Nevada

Don’t wait to make your plans. Annual Meeting registration is now open, and attendees should reserve their hotel rooms by October 12 to receive the group rate.

Come ready to learn, connect and discover new ideas you can take back to your farm, ranch, county Farm Bureau and community.

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas as we celebrate this year’s theme:

Rooted in Tradition: Growing Nevada’s Future