(NAFB) – Registration is open for the 98th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, the largest annual meeting of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The two-day event will be held virtually on February 24-25, 2022. The 2022 Forum will feature a keynote address by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, a presentation on the 2022 agricultural economy by USDA’s Chief Economist Seth Meyer, a panel of guest speakers, and 30 breakout sessions.

The sessions, organized by agencies across USDA, cover a range of timely issues impacting the sector. More than one hundred government, industry, and academic leaders will share their perspectives and insights on a wide array of topics, including commodity and food price outlooks, trade developments, climate change, and innovations in agriculture.

The 2022 Forum theme and full program will be announced soon. Registration for the virtual USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum is free but required to attend. Register online and learn more about this year’s program at the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum website.