Conferences
IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon)
Register now for Sacramento, CA | March 2–4, 2025
Choose from Two In-Person Events in 2025
IRMI will host two IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conferences (AgriCons) in 2025. Whether you choose to join us in Sacramento in March or Des Moines in September, you'll have the chance to network with your colleagues, learn from industry experts, and take away practical tips and proven strategies for properly identifying and insuring farm and agribusiness exposures.
IRMI AgriCon Central
September 3–5, 2025 | Des Moines, IA
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Sponsor IRMI AgriCon
IRMI AgriCon offers you an unparalleled opportunity to build your brand or reinforce your footprint in the agribusiness industry. Schedule a consultation with our Sponsor Success team and find out how you can reach your target audience at IRMI AgriCon. Become a sponsor.
3 Reasons Why You Need To Be Part of IRMI AgriCon
Reason #1
Trending Agribusiness Insurance Topics
Dig in to hot-button issues and emerging trends such as climate change, agritainment exposures, the impact of technology, and other need-to-know topics.
Reason #2
Sessions Led by Industry Influencers
IRMI AgriCon attracts top-tier speakers who are industry leaders and experts on agribusiness and farm risk management and insurance programs.
Reason #3
Innovative Solutions and Practical Strategies
Take away practical strategies you can apply to your trickiest farm and agribusiness risk management challenges and proven insurance program best practices.
Renew or Pursue Your Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS®) Certification
You can renew your Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS®) certification by attending IRMI AgriCon sessions. Your renewal fee is included with your Conference registration.
Want to earn your AFIS Certification?
At IRMI AgiCon, you have the unique opportunity to participate in instructor-led, interactive classroom courses that will prepare you to pass the corresponding online exams.All five of the required core courses will be presented as full-day sessions. You can attend one or two courses, and your registration fee includes the cost of the online materials and corresponding exam(s)—a $149 value per course.
AFIS Courses at IRMI AgriCon
AFIS 1 | Farm Property
March 2, 2025
Instructor: Cameron Rudolph
AFIS 2 | Farm Liability
March 3, 2025
Instructor: Robin Souza
AFIS 3 | Farm Auto, Workers Comp, and Umbrella Insurance
March 2, 2025
Instructor: Casey Roberts
AFIS 4 | Special Farm Property Insurance Lines
March 3, 2025
Instructor: Cameron Rudolph
AFIS 5 | Miscellaneous Farm Insurance Lines
March 2, 2025
Instructor: Robin Souza
Continuing Education Credit (CE) at IRMI AgriCon
IRMI is pleased to offer up to 12 hours of insurance continuing education (CE) credit most states, at no additional cost, for insurance, accounting, and other professionals who attend educational sessions at IRMI AgriCon and comply with our attendance verification procedures.
Present a Session
Speaking at IRMI AgriCon is a prestigious distinction and an opportunity to elevate your reputation in the agribusiness risk management and insurance industry.
Your Wait Is Over! IRMI AgriCon Sessions on Demand Have Arrived.
Did you miss this year's IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conferences (AgriCon)? You can now purchase on-demand access to 20+ sessions recorded at IRMI AgriCon. Topics include farm auto exposures, ag workers comp, environmental risks, agritainment exposures, and more. Pro tip: Watching on-demand sessions will fulfill your annual continuing education requirement for any IRMI certification, including your Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS®) designation. Start watching now.
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Who Was Emmett J Vaughan?
A prolific writer, speaker, and consultant on insurance issues, Dr. Emmett J Vaughan, CPCU, CLU, CPIW, was a preeminent scholar with an international reputation, writing 15 books and monographs and over 200 scholarly articles.
