You’re invited to USDA's largest annual gathering and the agricultural sector's premier event: the 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum. The forum will be held in person Feb. 23-24 at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia. All sessions will be livestreamed.

Program sessions are organized by 15 USDA agencies and will feature an exceptional lineup of topics and speakers:

• Secretary Vilsack will deliver the keynote address.
• Chief Economist Seth Meyer will unveil USDA’s initial forecast for the agricultural economy, commodity markets and trade in 2023, and discuss the U.S. farm income situation.
• More than 100 subject matter experts, executives and academics will discuss some of the most pressing issues impacting agriculture, including climate change, supply chain disruptions, impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, and fertilizer prices.

Participants can attend the Agricultural Outlook Forum in person or virtually. Registration is required for both virtual and in-person attendance. USDA employees can attend the event in person for free (excluding meals). There is no cost to attend virtually. 

For more information, see the forum's program at a glance. 

Don’t miss your chance to hear the latest updates from industry leaders. Register now.