Annual Meeting

Connect with other members and share your voice.

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, 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


Keynote Speaker

We are excited to announce that Jerrid Sebesta, a former Kare 11 meteorologist turned motivational speaker, will be the keynote speaker for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Jerrid Sebesta, focuses on helping others live Life-Undeferred. 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 message challenges high achievers to break free from limitations, rewire fear, and take bold action toward an unrecognizable future.

Schedule

Thursday, November 20

  • Learning Sessions
    • Changing Hands Farm Transition - FBFS
    • MN Ag Water Quality Certification Program
  • Welcome Reception

Friday, November 21

  • NEW THIS YEAR: State PAC Breakfast
  • District Meeting/Caucuses
  • Voting Delegate Session
  • Learning Sessions
  • NEW THIS YEAR: Second Harvest Heartland Service Project
  • YF&R Contests (Excellence in Ag, Achievement Award, Discussion Meet)
  • Social Hour with Elected Officials
  • Awards Banquet 
  • Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture Gather & Give

Saturday, November 22

  • Final Four YF&R Discussion Meet
  • Special Address: AFBF President Zippy Duvall 
  • General Session
    • Jerrid Sebesta
    • Panel: Farm Policy, Economics, and the Rural Future - Featuring Joe Mahon with the Federal Reserve Minneapolis and Ryan Yates with AFBF
    • YF&R Contest Winner Announcements
State PAC Breakfast

Join us for a special state PAC fundraising breakfast in support of our advocacy efforts. 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.

Service Project

Join us for a food sorting and packing volunteer shift at Second Harvest Heartland in Brooklyn Park! Pre-registration is required. 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.


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 4, 2025. 


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