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NBGC 2025 Annual Meeting

  • December 9-12, 2025
  • Sheraton new orleans hotel, 500 canal street, New orleans, la 70130

Welcome to New Orleans, LA! We are pleased to announce that our 2025 Annual Meeting will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. Please register NOW to attend the meeting and hear diverse topics pertaining to all aspects of row crop production. Our schedule of fascinating speakers will inform you with their knowledge and experience. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be enlightened!

The online hotel booking link and code is live for this event. You can click directly on the hotel booking button below to secure your hotel room. You can also call the hotel reservations line directly at (504) 525-2500 and reference National Black Growers Council when speaking with an agent. 

Please book by November 17, 2025.

NBGC 2025 Annual Meeting Program Booklet

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NBGC 2025 Annual Meeting Agenda

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Optional Tours for Attendees

Make the most of your visit by exploring these local attractions before or after the Annual Meeting!

📍 Whitney Plantation

  • Type: Self-Guided Historical Tour
  • Admission: $25 adults | $11 children (ages 6–8) | Free for children 5 & under
  • Address: 5099 Highway 18, Edgard, LA 70049
  • Hours: Wednesday–Monday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Phone: (225) 265-3300
  • Website: https://whitneyplantation.org

📍 Cajun Encounters Swamp Tour

  • Type: Guided Boat Tour | Duration: ~1 hour 45 minutes
  • Admission: $34.99 adults | $23.99 children (ages 4–11) | Free for children 3 & under
  • Address: 55345 US-90, Slidell, LA 70461
  • Phone: (504) 834-1770
  • Website: https://www.cajunencounters.com

📍 Agri-Aquaculture Center of Excellence

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Thank You to Our 2025 Annual Meeting Sponsors!

We are grateful for the generous support of our partners who make our Annual Meeting possible. Your commitment helps us continue serving farmers and strengthening our agricultural community. Thank you for investing in our mission and helping us deliver a meaningful, impactful meeting experience for all attendees!
Package 1 – In-Kind Services
Package 3 – Break Sponsor

2025 Sponsor Recognition

We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors. Your partnership helps us continue serving farmers and advancing agricultural sustainability.
Package 4 – Bronze Sponsors
Package 5 – Silver Sponsors
Package 6 – Gold Sponsors

Cultivating Connections, Strengthening Legacies

A WEALTH OF USEFUL INFORMATION

As a farmer, being informed is key to success. The annual meeting will provide valuable info to help you make smart decisions and improve results. You will get tips on crop selection, soil preparation, irrigation, and pest control. You will also get updated information on new technologies and production practices. With the right information, you can make strategic decisions, minimize risks, and maximize your returns. So don't miss this opportunity to learn and be more successful as a farmer.

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Practical & Innovative solutions

Expert panelists will share knowledge on practical farming solutions, not only for the present but also for the future. This meeting will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest innovative approaches to farming and to discuss how to implement these practices to ensure sustainable growth and success. Our speakers have a wealth of experience in the farming industry and their insights and perspectives will be invaluable. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or a beginning farmer, we invite you to participate in this informative meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!

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NBGC 2025 Annual Meeting Registration

Registration Fees:

Early Bird Registration (April 1-June 30) – $125
Regular Registration (July 1-Nov 25) – $165
Onsite Registration (Dec 9-Dec 12) – $200
Farmers Only Registration (Dec 9-Dec 12) – $100
Exhibitors Only Registration (Dec 9-Dec 12) – $100
Sustaining Members – Use complimentary code

NBGC 2025 Annual Meeting

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Price: $100.00
All farmers.
Price: $100.00
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