Convene '25
20 Minutes From Milwaukee, Wisconsin At Ingleside Hotel In Pewaukee
HIGHLIGHTS
National Farmers Annual Winter Meeting
Speakers
Awards
Food
Friends
You’ll Love It
Hosted by the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, this two-day event combines ag business, policy and entertainment into a great member package. The Ingleside offers low nightly rates of just $109 for two persons, and only $10 more for additional room guests.
Nearby Milwaukee was named one of National Geographic’s best destinations for travel in 2023. Standout sites include the Harley-Davidson Museum, one of the world’s most famous motorcycle brands. Learn about the brand’s 100-year history and see 450 motorcycles dating back to serial number one.
Our two-day event features committee meetings on Tuesday morning, March 18, followed by a Member Welcome event at 9 a.m. Convene '25 gavels open at 10 a.m. Featured speakers include Mike Stranz, vice president of advocacy for NFU. Book author Brian Reisinger Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold Story of the Disappearing American Farmer will talk about his farm family. Pete Hardin, publisher of the Milkweed, is also on the invitation list.
The Ingleside’s restaurant — Didi’s Supper Club — offers an array of dishes crafted with local Wisconsin ingredients. Pewaukee’s next door neighbor, Waukesha, offers several excellent restaurants for every food fare.
National Farmers has announced free member registration this year! But please pre-register so we can order the correct food amounts.
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DON’T MISS
Our Morning, Afternoon and Evening Sessions Will Inspire
18 MARCH 2025
GENERAL SESSION
Catch up on the organization's
finances, and learn from external speakers about farm policy important to producers.
18 MARCH 2025
DESSERTS
The most popular event of our annual Winter meeting features the President’s Address and award presentations.
19 MARCH 2025
COMMODITY DAY
Our dairy, grain and livestock divisions will update producers about markets, and how to profit more in the coming year from all their commodities.
PRESENTERS
KEY SPEAKERS YOU’LL HEAR
Paul Olson
President
Jim Hayes
Vice President
Mike Miller
Chief Financial Officer
Dave Reed
National Secretary
Brad Rach
Dairy Director
Pat Lampert
Livestock Director
Harold Walker
Grain Director
Mike Stranz
National Farmers Union
Brian Reisinger
Book Author
Brad Rach
Dairy Director
Richard Ellinghuysen
Guest Speaker
Brad Rach
Dairy Director
Richard Ellinghuysen
Guest Speaker
GOOD EATS
THE BEST OF WAUKESHA
People's Park
Great American Fare
People’s Park is a charming gastropub in a multi-level civil war-era building in the heart of historic Downtown Waukesha on the corner of Clinton and Main.
SEE MOREMEIJI
Sushi and Hibachi Grill
Meiji Sushi Restaurant and Bar was born from a love of sushi. Here, Asian-inspired dishes created by a chef with 25 years of experience await.
SEE MOREmichael's
Italian Restaurant
Italy at its finest in Waukesha. Exceptional Italian dinners, homemade Italian pizzas. A selection of more than 60 items will make your mouth water.
SEE MORELa Estacion
Fine Mexican Food
This unique restaurant is set on what was formerly one of the first train stations built in 1881. Today, it offers incredible Mexican fare you’ll surely enjoy.
SEE MORETOFTE’S TABLE
#1 Rated Restaurant
Menu includes braised pork belly with Parmesan grits, candied bacon, duck confit, char-grilled tenderloin, chicken and waffles, and delicious seafood.
the crossings
Diner Fare
The Crossings offers a combination of breakfast dishes and delicious homemade soups and sandwiches along with salads and many hometown favorites.
SEE MOREtally’s tap
Burgers and More
They pride themselves on their scratch cooking, craft cocktails, great happy hour and daily food specials. Come for the Pizza Pretzel too!
SEE MOREgolden gate restaurant
Chinese and More
Chinese, Cantonese, Szechuan, Shanghai and more! The family restaurant business started in downtown Milwaukee in 1960, and moved to Waukesha in 1980.
SEE MORERegister
Ingleside Hotel
The Ingleside offers low nightly rates of just $109 for two persons, and only $10 more for additional room guests.
$109
Call 262-547-0201
Convention
Be sure to register for Convene ’25!
New for this year: Member registrations are free!
No Fee!
Call 515-598-4643
SPONSORS
We offer several levels of access to members at our annual meeting each year.