Women in Agriculture Network Conference
February 3, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
"Building Your Business: Starting Strong, Scaling Smart, Succeeding Strategically" brings together women in agriculture to share practical tools, proven strategies, and inspiring stories for launching and maintaining resilient farms and agribusiness ventures.
Venue Info
The Park Event Center
Theme: Building Your Business: Starting Strong, Scaling Smart, Succeeding Strategically
"Building Your Business: Starting Strong, Scaling Smart, Succeeding Strategically" brings together women in agriculture to share practical tools, proven strategies, and inspiring stories for launching and maintaining resilient farms and agribusiness ventures. Attendees will learn how to build solid foundations, apply data-driven scaling techniques, and create strategic plans that balance growth with sustainability. The conference fosters peer networks, mentorship opportunities, and actionable takeaways to help women turn ambitions into profitable, long-lasting enterprises.
All attendees are welcome to participate regardless of race, gender, or any other protected status. For University of Minnesota’s notice of nondiscrimination, click here.
Location
The Park Event Center, 500 Division St, Waite Park, MN 56387, Waite Park, Minnesota.
Schedule
February 3, 2026 (8 a.m.): Women in Ag Network Conference check-in opens
February 3, 2026 (8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.): Women in Ag Network Conference
Cost
Early bird registration (On or before January 14, 2026)
- Adult one-day conference (Feb 3): $95
- Pre-session only (Feb 2): $25
- Adult one-day conference + pre-session (Feb 2-3): $120
- Student one-day conference (Feb 3) - must show student ID at conference check-in: $75
- Student one-day conference + pre-session (Feb 2-3): $90
Regular registration (On or after January 15, 2026)
- Adult one-day conference (Feb 3): $125
- Pre-session only (Feb 2): $25
- Adult one-day conference + pre-session (Feb 2-3): $150
- Student one-day conference (Feb 3) - must show student ID at conference check-in: $75
- Student one-day conference + pre-session (Feb 2-3): $90
To view the most up to date conference information including the agenda, speakers, hotel reservation information and more, visit the conference website.
Conference contacts
Elaine Hardy, wagne079@umn.edu, O: 218-828-2273
Rebecca Groos, rgroos@umn.edu, O: 612-625-5923