Minnesota Farm Bureau members put agriculture front and center in the nation’s capital in September, meeting with lawmakers and top officials to advocate for the future of farming.

 

From September 8-11, members and leaders of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) traveled to Washington, D.C., where they shared impactful personal stories and underscored how federal policies directly affect Minnesota’s rural communities and agricultural economy.

 

“Washington may seem far from our farms and ranches, but the decisions made there effect every farm and rural community in Minnesota,” said MFBF President Dan Glessing. “When we sit down with lawmakers we discuss more than policy. We’re building understanding and relationships so we can better work together to secure the future of agriculture.”

 

Over the course of four days, the group met with both Minnesota senators and representatives from seven congressional offices. They brought forward key issues facing agriculture today, including trade, the farm bill, rural development and sustainability, connecting lawmakers directly to the people growing our food and fueling our economy.

 

The delegation also connected with leaders from the White House and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

 

The Farmers to D.C. trip is held twice a year and open to all MFBF members. The next trip will take place in March 2026.