SARL’s 2026 Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit took place January 3-5, 2026, in the heart of New Orleans, LA. Legislators with a passion for agriculture and rural communities were invited to participate. For more information about the 2026 Summit or attending the 2027 event, contact SARL Executive Director Kay Johnson Smith at Kay@SARL.US.

Attending the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit:

Attendees are limited to legislators, speakers and sponsors. SARL invites private industry and government organizations to sponsor the Summit to attend. For more information about sponsorship, contact Kay at Kay@SARLus.

Thanks to our sponsors, SARL covers hotel and event meals/tours for legislators and can assist with travel for those without a travel budget.

Since 2002, the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit has brought together state and provincial elected officials from across the U.S. and Canada to learn, engage and network with their peers who share similar challenges, passion and a commitment to ensuring a sustainable future for agriculture and rural communities. We hope to see you in 2027!

Notes, Resources and Photos from the 2026 Summit:

ADM Export Elevator on the Mississippi River and AgriAquaculture Center of Excellence

P & J Oyster Co. and Harlon’s LA Fish & Seafood

U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers Lock Navigation System