Jan 10, 2018
Early deadline near for 94th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds those interested in attending this year’s Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) that early bird registration ends Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. The two-day meeting will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 22–23, 2018.

The Agricultural Outlook Forum is the USDA’s largest annual meeting, attracting as many as 2,000 attendees nationally and internationally. The Forum highlights key issues and topics within the agricultural community, offering a platform for conversation among producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations, both foreign and domestic.

The theme for this year’s 94th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum is “The Roots of Prosperity.” Along with a host of prestigious plenary speakers and discussions, attendees may choose from 30 informational sessions with more than 80 speakers and a host of agriculture related exhibits to visit.

Read about the program and sessions for the 94th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum AOF program. Register at USDA 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) Registration. The forum offers discounted room block rates through Monday, January 29, 2018.

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