(NewsDakota.com/NDFB) – NDFB is gearing up for the Farm and Ranch Conference Jan. 27-28 in Bismarck at the Bismarck Hotel and Convention Center. The conference will begin Friday evening, featuring Braxten Nielsen. In 2017, Braxten’s life changed forever. He attended a rodeo just like any other day, except that day was different. That day left him with a five percent chance to ever walk again. The conference is open to anyone who is looking to grow as a leader, ignite their passion for agriculture and have some fun while doing it. Saturday will offer several breakout sessions. The topics provide an opportunity for education in a variety of agricultural areas, including:

– Maintaining your land in a drought

– Market Outlook

– Erica Valdez – rancher by the U.S./Mexican border

– Meat Cutting

– Technology in Ranching

– Ag in Politics

– Power Hours – Wild Goose Chase The Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet will be held on Saturday. The discussion meet gives contestants a chance to show their leadership skills during a competitive event that simulates a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected. The winner will receive a cash prize of $4,000 and compete in the national Discussion Meet at the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, in Salt Lake City, Utah