Annual Meeting

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation hosts its annual meeting every November, bringing together members and industry experts to discuss the top issues facing agriculture. County voting delegates also come together to vote on policy for the upcoming year. 

The 2025 MFBF Annual Meeting is set for Nov. 20-22, at the Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka. Register before Nov. 1 to receive the early bird rate! 

$200/person - Two-day registration  $125/person - One-day registration

2025 Annual Meeting Registration

Schedule


Thursday, November 20

  • 2 p.m. - Registration Opens
  • 4:30 p.m. - Changing Hands Farm Transition Seminar presented by Farm Bureau Financial Services
  • 6 p.m. - Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program Seminar
  • 7 p.m. - Welcome Reception
    Light appetizers served
                     

Friday, November 21

  • 6:15 a.m. - Registration Opens
  • 6:30 a.m. - PAC Breakfast
    Featuring Rep. Brad Finstad
  • 8 a.m. - District Meetings and Caucuses
  • 9 a.m. - Voting Delegate Session
  • 9:30 a.m. - Learning Session
    Connecting with Consumers
  • 11:15 a.m. - Service Project
    Food packing at Second Harvest Heartland
  • 2 p.m. - YF&R Contest Orientation
  • 2-4 p.m. - Free Health Screenings by Mayo Medical Student Rural Healthcare Initiative Students
  • 2:30 p.m. - YF&R Contests Begin
    Discussion Meet
    Achievement Award
    Excellence in Ag
  • 4:30 p.m. - Social Hour with Elected Officials
  • 6 p.m. - Awards Banquet
  • 8 p.m. - Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture Give & Gather Event

Saturday, November 22

  • 6:30 a.m. - Registration Opens
  • 7:45 a.m. - Discussion Meet Final Four
  • 8:30 a.m. - General Session
    Speakers include: 
    • MFBF President Glessing;
    • AFBF President Zippy Duvall; 
    • Panel: Farm Policy, Economics, and the Rural Future - Featuring Joe Mahon with the Federal Reserve Minneapolis and Ryan Yates with AFBF;
    • Keynote Speaker Jerrid Sebesta, Life Undeferred;
    • Contest Winners

Special Events

Keynote Speaker

Jerrid Sebesta, a former Kare 11 meteorologist turned motivational speaker, will serve as the Saturday keynote speaker. Sebesta has been recognized as a leading voice in personal and professional transformation, sharing his expertise on major media platforms and speaking to top organizations. His Life Undeferred message challenges high achievers to break free from limitations, rewire fear, and take bold action toward an unrecognizable future.

                     

Service Project

Join us for a food sorting and packing volunteer shift on Friday at Second Harvest Heartland in Brooklyn Park! Pre-registration is required, and can be found as part of the event registration process. The bus will leave the hotel at 11 a.m. and return at 2 p.m., in time to participate in the YF&R competitive events. Lunch is provided.

Those participating in the voting delegate session will NOT be able to attend.

State PAC Breakfast

Join us for a special state PAC fundraising breakfast on Friday morning in support of our advocacy efforts. Rep. Brad Finstad will serve as the keynote speaker. Please note: this event is not included in your standard registration.

Fee: $100 per person
Pre-registration is encouraged
Payment: Due at entry
Make checks payable to MFB PAC 

Only contributions from individuals can be accepted. All attendees who register but do not pay onsite will receive an invoice following the event. Your support helps us continue our mission of championing policies that matter to our members and communities.

Register for the Breakfast

Foundation Events

Accurate Ag Book Fair

The Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture is hosting a book fair at the Foundation Booth. Books can be purchased individually or as a bundle. Great for your Ag in the Classroom activities or potential book donations.

Pricing: $15.00 per book OR Bundle for $100

Payment: Credit Card, Cash or Checks accepted

Books Available:

  • The Soil in Jackie's Garden
  • Right this Very Minute
  • I LOVE Strawberries
  • I LOVE Blueberries
  • Tales of the Dairy Godmother
  • Farm Boots
  • Potatoes for Pirate Pearl

Hotel Information

Minneapolis Marriott Southwest
5801 Opus Parkway
Minnetonka, MN 55343

Room rate is $119/night. Members are responsible for their own hotel reservations.
The deadline for room block reservations is November 6, 2025. 

Contact the hotel at 1-866-271-8967 and use group code: MBR, or use the online booking link.