Montana Farmers Union
111th Annual Convention
Bozeman, Montana
Download the AgendaTentative Agenda – Subject to Change
Thank you to our legacy convention sponsor(s):
Convention Questions?
Attendees & Speakers: Contact Mary Jenni
Vendors: Contact Grace Murnion
Policy Questions: Contact Bella Folino
Thursday, October 15
Please contact Grace Murnion about early vendor booth set up.
MSU Wool Lab and BART Farm
MFU-provided buses will depart Gran Tree Inn at 1 PM. Buses begin loading at 12:45 PM.
- Blue Bus – 56 passengers – Wool Lab, load from Lobby
- Gold Bus – 34 passengers – BART Farm, load from Door B
Both groups will tour both locations.
Friday, October 16
Hotel restaurant open for on-your-own option.
Presentations to the policy committee. Sign up for a presentation slot in advance.
Please pre-register children ages 5–12.
Please visit our vendors!
For speakers and attendees.
- National Anthem
- Official Welcome
- MFU Business Updates
- MFU Audit Report
- Videos from elected officials
- Wheat and Barley Committee Update
- Regen Collaborative Highlight (1)
- Regen Collaborative Highlight (2)
- Bob Quinn / Quinn Institute
- Fire and Soil Grant Project Update – Power High School
- NFU Convention delegate nominations
- Board member candidate introductions
“Injury Prevention in Agriculture. Prevention and planning to reduce traumatic injuries in agriculture”
Presenter: Dr. Randy Smith
“Grand Farm: Solving problems in agriculture through technology and innovation.”
Presenter: Amanda Pfaffe, Grand Farm
Refreshments and Vendor Trade Show.
Young Producers Panel / Project Highlights
“An Introduction to BuyLocalFoodMT.com: A strategy to increase marketing and sales of local food online”
Presenters: Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer (Hopa Mountain), Jake Profitt and Ethan Furgione (Grey Mirror)
Krystal Two Bulls – Honor the Earth
Saturday, October 17
Open for all attendees.
Please register children ages 5–12.
With Lacey Clark
Update from FUI / FUE
Voting Information
Voter Registration Deadline: 8:30 AM
Voting: 8:40 AM – 11:00 AM
Voting is for elected positions and delegates.
Location: Room 120
Open for members and speakers.
- Credentials Report
- Policy
Refreshments and check out the Vendor Trade Show.
“Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members. Leadership and Community Connections”
Presenter: Dr. Randy Smith
Tentative – AgRisk & Insurance Programs
“Strong Roots, Strong Minds: Building Hope and Resilience in Rural Communities”
Presenter: Natalie Kerfoot
Building Businesses with C-PACE
Presenter: Carolyn Jones
- Awards & Honors
- Staff Recognition
- Retiring board member honors
Sunday, October 18
Hotel restaurant open for on-your-own option.
- Nate Powell Palm / Cold Springs Organics – 9:00 AM
- Amaltheia Organic Dairy – 10:30 AM