Proposals are being solicited for the 2026 ERME National Conference 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.
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 | Monday, November 17, 2025 |
| Proposal Submission Deadline | Friday, January 16, 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | Friday, February 6, 2026 |
| Presenter Confirmation Due | Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| Presentation Upload Deadline | Friday, April 10, 2026 |
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.