Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 12:30pm to Friday, February 27, 2026 - 12:30pm Hilton Garden Inn, Visalia 8715 W Hillsdale Ave 93291 Visalia , CA See map: Google Maps InfoRegisterJoin us in Visalia, CA at the 2026 Agricultural Cooperatives Leadership Conference! Thursday, February 26th 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Reception & Dinner Banquet 6:00 pm Friday, February 27th 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Registration Coming Soon! About This annual event provides professional development and networking opportunities for leaders and directors of agricultural cooperatives. Our conference features expert-led sessions aimed at enhancing cooperative business skills while addressing key issues impacting California agricultural cooperatives, including regulatory, financial, and market trends. Who Should Attend The forum is designed for seasonal and new directors and top-level management of established agricultural cooperatives. Academic and other support industry practitioners are also welcome. ScheduleConference at a Glance Day 1: Workshops Thursday, February 26, 12:30 – 5:00pm Conference Check-in Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Conference Overview Economic and Market Trends Impacting Agricultural Cooperatives Federal Tax Considerations for Cooperatives Key Legal and Regulatory Issues for Cooperatives Cooperative Governance and Strategic Risk Management CA Advocacy and Agricultural Policy Updates Evening Reception & Banquet Dinner | 5:30pm Day 2: Cooperative Case Studies by Industry Friday, February 27, 7:30am – 12:30pm Morning Check-in and Breakfast Olives & Olive Oil Rhubarb Citrus Almond Hulling & Shelling Cotton Cross-cutting Lessons and Insights from Cooperative Case Studies Many Thanks to Our Conference Sponsors!
