Annual Convention

Each Fall Montana Farmers Union holds its annual convention. Members from throughout the state attend the event to vote on bylaws, policy, enjoy educational workshops, see old friends and meet new ones. The annual convention always features a great lineup of speakers and family friendly entertainment. Bring the whole family and utilize the Youth Day Camp available at no extra cost throughout Convention.

Mark your calendars for our 110th Annual Convention in Lewistown!

Discuss & review the MFU policy book for 2026

Education sessions specific to agriculture, coops, food systems, mental health and more

Election of board members and leadership positions

MFU organizational updates

Enjoy delicious Montana foods!

Halloween fun on the 31st

Kids Day Camp – FREE- and available with pre-registration

Meet with vendors and expand your network

Registration

Registration for convention will open July 2025

Convention registration prices and pre-convention tour tickets and prices will be available on our website.

Pre-Convention Farm & Ranch Tour details

Beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, join us for a tour at a Permaculture Fruit Orchard West of Lewistown and

continue to the Wickens Ranch and learn about their new Savory Hub!

Concludes with a farm to table dinner at Brooks Market in Lewistown

(This tour is also part of our Regenerative Farming Cohort programming.)

NEW this year

Farm Family Succession Planning institute will take place on Sunday, November 2 at the Yogo Inn following the Convention.

Details and registration will be available here soon.

Cost of Member Registration: $75

(does not include hotel room – member must make their own hotel room reservation – Lodging information below)

Non-member Registration: $125

(does not include hotel room – must make their own hotel room reservation– Lodging information below)

Pre-convention tour add-on: $20

(includes dinner and transportation for the tour).

Space is limited to 50 seats!

This attendance scholarship is intended for undergraduate/trade school/post-graduate students, and/or beginning farmers & ranchers
(1st generation or generational).

To be eligible for the full scholarship, you must commit to attending the pre-convention tour & the full convention.

Road Map to Convention 2025

Deadline to make sure your membership is current at least 45 days prior so you can vote on board of directors & policy changes

First policy committee meeting. Please sign up to join. Here is where the rubber meets is where the rubber meets the road and remove producer centered policy forward.

Convention registration is still open! Please sign up as soon as possible for both tours, convention, and on site kids camp. We also offer members free vendor booths, but space is limited.

Mail in ballot applications are due. Organize your business cards, stickers, farm swag, or anything you want to have presented at our convention networking table.

Mail in ballots need to be postmarked by this time or hand delivered at the time of vacant at convention. Review our policy book, check out the agenda,& make a game plan for connections.

See you at convention, please join us for the pre-tour. On arrival find your local ambassador, check out the networking table and enjoy.

Vendors: MFU members receive a free vendor booth. If you are an MFU member, please contact Mary at mjenni@montanafarmersunion.com to receive a discount code.

Elections: People have to be current members or join 45 days in advance of convention in order to vote at convention. You must be at least 16 years old and a qualifying producer to vote.

Lodging: A special room rate is available for MFU Convention attendees at the Yogo Inn

If you would like to sponsor this year’s convention…

Please contact mrains@montanafarmersunion.com

2025 Voting Information

The voice of the membership is the backbone of Montana Farmers Union. Join us at Convention, or apply for a mail-in ballot or email us with any questions by clicking the button below.