2026 Annual meeting Registration • 09/08-09/10
Annual Meeting Information:
(402) 346-7600
Annual Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Meeting Schedule
| Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
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2:00-6:00 PM – Registration Desk Open at DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown |
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2:00-3:00 PM – Private Reception for Young Leader Scholarship Program participants |
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3:00 PM – WELCOME •
President, Aaron Deardorff |
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3:10 PM – Awards Presentation • Educator of the Year & Industry Impact Award |
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3:20 PM – Keynote Presentation • Member from 55th Air Force Wing
“From Fields to Force” Perspective
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3:50 PM – Break |
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4:00 PM – Dean Roy Award Presentation |
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4:15 PM – Opening Comments •
President Aaron Deardorff
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4:30 PM – Developing Professionals
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5:00 PM – Young Leader Scholarship Program (YLSP) Class of 2026 • Q&A |
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5:30-6:30 PM • MACA Presidents Reception &
MACA Education Programs: Fundraising Auction
The auction will support the following programs:
Agriculture Academy, Young Leader Scholarship Program,
Developing Professionals, and Lunch & Learn Webinars.
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6:30 PM – CLOSE
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| Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
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Day reserved for confidential business meetings.
For those not involved, options below. |
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MORNING SESSION • Private Sessions below are by invite only
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LUNCH • On Your Own
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AFTERNOON – Tour & Team Building Event
1:00 PM – Transportation Departs for Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum 1:30-4:00 PM – Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum 2 ½ hour tour 28210 W. Park Hwy. Ashland, NE 68003 (402) 944-3100 Historic strategic air defense and nuclear deterrence aircraft, featuring climate-controlled hangers with iconic planes like the B-52, B-36, SR-71 Blackbird and Atlas missiles alongside many interactive exhibits. |
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4:00-4:30 PM – Transportation Back to Hotel |
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5:00-6:30 PM – MACA Committee Members Reception
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| Thursday, September 10, 2026 |
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7:00-7:45 AM – Breakfast Buffet |
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7:30-8:00 AM – MACA Annual Meeting of Members |
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8:00 AM – Opening Comments • Newly elected President |
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8:10 AM – Industry Vision Award |
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8:20 AM – Members’ Report • Rodney Schmidt, MACA Executive Director
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8:30 AM – Break
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8:45-10:15 – Critical Issues Facing Members Administration
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10:15 AM – Closing Comments, Newly Elected President • Silent Auction Winning Bids Announced |
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10:30 AM – Adjourn |
2026 MACA ANNUAL MEETING REGISTRATION
3 Simple Steps...
STEP 1: HOTEL RESERVATIONS
- The DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Downtown located at 1616 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 346-7600 is the hotel headquarters. To make a reservation, contact the hotel’s Group Rooms Coordinator (Elana Wade) at (402) 636-4906 or email at ewade@omahadoubletree.com. Let them know you are with the Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) / MACA group. Please note that reservations after the cutoff date, August 14, will be based on hotel availability.
- Note: It is important to reserve the hotel room at the DoubleTree Omaha to ensure any eligible room nights are tracked towards the MACA hotel room count.
Room Rate: $179.00 per room, per night, plus tax. (Includes $25.00 credited to MACA to defray meeting expenses.)
Please note: All participants registering for hotel rooms or “Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum Tour, must also register with MACA.
MACA Directors strongly encourages you to attend the program sessions Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. Wednesday is available for private meetings all day.
STEP 2: MACA REGISTRATION
Complete the registration form below online at www.maca.org; or complete the form and email it to info@maca.org or send it by mail or fax to 314-849-0988. MACA will accept payment by check, credit cards – American Express, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, or PayPal online. The MACA early registration cut-off date is Friday, August 14, 2026. There is a late fee for registrations submitted August 15 or later.
The MACA registration fee includes program speakers plus: Tuesday break; Tuesday reception; Wednesday Reception; Thursday breakfast; Thursday break.
REGISTRATION FEES:
- Member (Individuals):
- By Aug. 14 – $595.00
- Aug. 15 or later – $625.00
- Members (Couples):
- By Aug. 14 – $625.00
- Aug. 15 or later – $625.00
- Non-Members (Individuals):
- By Aug. 14 – $875.00
- Aug. 15 or later – $905.00
- Non-Members (Couples):
- By Aug. 14 – $925.00
- Aug. 15 or later – $955.00
DRESS: Business casual.
SPOUSES: All registered spouses are welcome to attend the speaker programs, receptions and may register for “Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum Tour” Team Building Event . No organized activities are planned for spouses.
REFUND POLICY: Any refund request must be made in writing and submitted to the MACA office by Monday, August 24, 2026. No refunds after August 24, 2026.
MEMBER REGISTRATION RATES: The employees and spouses of MACA member companies are eligible for special registration rates.
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION RATES: Prospective members, professional colleagues and guests are also welcome to attend the Annual Meeting at the designated rates. If your company joins MACA and pays its 2026 membership dues prior to August 1, you and your spouse may attend at member rates.
STEP 3: Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
Tour & Team Building Event: When most people come to Omaha, what do they think about? Agriculture and often the US Military presence in the Midwest! As we take a break in 2026 with the MACA Golf Tournament, we have a very unique team-building event lined up for Wednesday afternoon during the Annual Meeting. It will be a tour of the “US Air Force Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum”. The afternoon starts transportation leaving from the hotel at 1:00 PM. You will explore the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum for 2 ½ hours, then we will transport you back to the hotel for the “MACA Committee Members Reception”. Join us for a one-of-a-kind memorable afternoon with The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum experience. The investment for this unique experience is $150 per person, which helps defray the costs of admission and the bus transportation.
Questions: Contact Scott Stout at 765-886-3172 or Rodney Schmidt at 314-849-9446. Or email us at info@maca.org.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Omaha Area Map: Check this website for food and drink plus entertainment. Omaha Tourism Guide.
Transportation: From Epply International Airport terminal to hotel: Complimentary transportation service starts daily at 5:00 AM and runs to 11:00 PM. To use service call the hotel at (402) 346-7600 and they will provide instructions.
Parking: The hotel agrees to a parking rate of $15 for overnight parking for the event.
- The DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Downtown located at 1616 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102 (402) 346-7600 is the hotel headquarters. To make a reservation, contact the hotel’s Group Rooms Coordinator (Elana Wade) at (402) 636-4906 or email at ewade@omahadoubletree.com. Let them know you are with the Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) / MACA group. Please note that reservations after the cutoff date, August 14, will be based on hotel availability.
- Note: It is important to reserve the hotel room at the DoubleTree Omaha to ensure any eligible room nights are tracked towards the MACA hotel room count.
Room Rate: $179.00 per room, per night, plus tax. (Includes $25.00 credited to MACA to defray meeting expenses.)
Please note: All participants registering for hotel rooms or “Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum Tour, must also register with MACA.
MACA Directors strongly encourages you to attend the program sessions Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning. Wednesday is available for private meetings all day.
BUSINESS/HOSPITALITY SUITES – *** IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ ***
Arrange meeting rooms by contacting the MACA office and speaking with Rodney. Please know the dates, times, number of people expected and have a credit card ready to charge the meeting room fee. Once a meeting room has been reserved, the hotel contact name will be sent to you to make food & beverage and AV arrangements with the hotel.
The cost for the meeting room is $400.00 per day which includes tax and service charges. Meeting room space must be reserved by July 17, 2026 to ensure a room.
Complete the registration form below online at www.maca.org; or complete the form and email it to info@maca.org or send it by mail or fax to 314-849-0988. MACA will accept payment by check, credit cards – American Express, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, or PayPal online. The MACA early registration cut-off date is Friday, August 14, 2026. There is a late fee for registrations submitted August 15 or later.
The MACA registration fee includes program speakers plus: Tuesday break; Tuesday reception; Wednesday Reception; Thursday breakfast; Thursday break.
- Member (Individuals):
- By Aug. 14 – $595.00
- Aug. 15 or later – $625.00
- Members (Couples):
- By Aug. 14 – $625.00
- Aug. 15 or later – $625.00
- Non-Members (Individuals):
- By Aug. 14 – $875.00
- Aug. 15 or later – $905.00
- Non-Members (Couples):
- By Aug. 14 – $925.00
- Aug. 15 or later – $955.00
DRESS: Business casual.
SPOUSES: All registered spouses are welcome to attend the speaker programs, receptions and may register for “Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum Tour” Team Building Event . No organized activities are planned for spouses.
REFUND POLICY: Any refund request must be made in writing and submitted to the MACA office by Monday, August 24, 2026. No refunds after August 24, 2026.
MEMBER REGISTRATION RATES: The employees and spouses of MACA member companies are eligible for special registration rates.
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION RATES: Prospective members, professional colleagues and guests are also welcome to attend the Annual Meeting at the designated rates. If your company joins MACA and pays its 2026 membership dues prior to August 1, you and your spouse may attend at member rates.
Tour & Team Building Event: When most people come to Omaha, what do they think about? Agriculture and often the US Military presence in the Midwest! As we take a break in 2026 with the MACA Golf Tournament, we have a very unique team-building event lined up for Wednesday afternoon during the Annual Meeting. It will be a tour of the “US Air Force Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum”. The afternoon starts transportation leaving from the hotel at 1:00 PM. You will explore the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum for 2 ½ hours, then we will transport you back to the hotel for the “MACA Committee Members Reception”. Join us for a one-of-a-kind memorable afternoon with The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum experience. The investment for this unique experience is $150 per person, which helps defray the costs of admission and the bus transportation.
Questions: Contact Scott Stout at 765-886-3172 or Rodney Schmidt at 314-849-9446. Or email us at info@maca.org.
Omaha Area Map: Check this website for food and drink plus entertainment. Omaha Tourism Guide.
Transportation: From Epply International Airport terminal to hotel: Complimentary transportation service starts daily at 5:00 AM and runs to 11:00 PM. To use service call the hotel at (402) 346-7600 and they will provide instructions.
Parking: The hotel agrees to a parking rate of $15 for overnight parking for the event.