Concurrent Session, Special Session and Poster presentation proposals will be solicited in November 2026.
The 2027 Extension Risk Management Education National Conference will bring together public and private sector educators, crop insurance agents, lenders, and other agricultural professionals to share ongoing and emerging successful risk management education efforts that target agricultural producers and their families. Conference participants will learn about what is working to help producers effectively manage the financial, production, marketing, legal and human risks associated with their agribusinesses. This conference will be held in-person in Baltimore, MD on April 13–15, 2027.
Concurrent Session, Special Session and Poster Proposals
Concurrent Session, Special Session and Poster presentation proposals will be solicited in November 2026 that highlight successful and innovative risk management education programming and its impacts. Abstract submission is encouraged from any public or private entity involved in risk management education for agricultural producers, regardless of whether the project was funded through a regional ERME Center.
Proposals are invited for:
- Poster Presentations – Display your work during an evening networking reception on April 15.
- Concurrent Sessions (30 minutes) – Highlight innovative educational programming, lessons learned, and producer impacts. Allow 5–10 minutes for Q&A.
- *NEW FOR 2027* Special Sessions (70 minutes) - Special sessions offer an alternative to the traditional 30-minute concurrent sessions, providing an opportunity to present content through interactive activities, panels or professional development opportunities.
Focus Areas
Proposals should emphasize education, outcomes, and risk management results that producers achieved through participation in their educational projects. Presentations should target educators working with agricultural producers. Abstracts that include research as a major component will not be considered.
Topics may include programs addressing any of the five risk areas (financial, production, marketing, legal and human) or projects serving producers underutilizing federal crop insurance programs.
Key Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Call for Proposals Opens | November 2026 |
| Proposal Submission Deadline | January 2027 |
| Notification of Acceptance | February 2027 |
| Presenter Confirmation Due | February 2027 |
| Presentation Upload Deadline | April 2027 |
Submission and Presentation Guidelines
- Submit proposals online via the AgRisk and Farm Management Library.
- Abstract (max 250 words) describing the educational effort and its impact.
- Presentation Title: Maximum 10 words. Titles exceeding the limit will be automatically shortened for print.
- Abstracts will be reviewed and selected by a peer review committee.
- Presenters must register and attend the conference and stay at the designated conference hotel.
Accessibility
ERME is committed to hosting a barrier-free and user-friendly conference. Presenters are strongly encouraged to:
- Use readable fonts, high-contrast visuals, and descriptive text for images.
- Provide closed captions or transcripts for any pre-recorded media.
- Avoid acronyms and jargon when possible.
- Ensure materials meet basic ADA accessibility standards.