June 16-17, 2026
West Central Research and Outreach Center
Save the date for the 2026 Midwest Farm Energy Conference, which is scheduled for June 16-17, 2026. The theme of the conference is "The Age of Agricultural Intelligence: Ammonia, Agrivoltaics & Automation", and will cover topics such as green ammonia as a farm fuel, electrifying the farm with robots, grazing cows under solar panels, what can we do with all the data, and much more.
Early Bird pricing available until May 15, 2026.
Conference Details
Tuesday, June 16:
- Doors open at noon; presentations begin at 1 pm.
- Sessions will focus on green ammonia and agrivoltaics.
Keynote dinner and program starting at 5:30 pm with special guest speaker/storyteller Kevin Kling.
Wednesday, June 17:
- Doors open at 7:30 am for a light breakfast; presentations begin at 8 am.
- Sessions will cover precision agriculture, electrification, and automation.
- Lunch in the gardens followed by tours.
Other conference activities will include:
- Electric vehicle showcase including an electric tractor.
- Tour of WCROC research projects including solar agrivoltaics, agricultural robots, and newly commissioned green hydrogen/ammonia plant.
- Opportunity to network with energy experts and professionals.
Conference Pricing
Full Conference Rate $100.00
- Includes all conference sessions, tours, handouts, and keynote dinner.
- Student pricing available.
- Early Bird rate of $80.00 is available until May 15.
Single Day Rate $50.00
- Select which day you plan to attend. Does NOT include keynote dinner on the 16th.
Keynote Dinner only $25.00 (June 16)
- Join us for social hour, networking, dinner and keynote speaker
Cancellation Policy
- A full refund will be issued if you cancel before June 1st.
Hotel Accommodations
- GrandStay Hotel, Morris (320-585-4000, ask for the MFEC block of rooms)
- The Hudson Inn, Morris (320-589-3030, ask for the MFEC block of rooms)
Agenda
View the conference agenda.
Sponsors
The Midwest Farm Energy Conference is sponsored by the following businesses:
