Annual Convention

Cultivating community for more than 100 years.

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.

Join us for the 109^th Annual Convention in Whitefish, Montana!

Montana Farmers Union board members from District 3, District 3&4 at-large, District 1, and Vice President are up for election/re-election.

Vote on and discuss our grassroots policy priorities for the upcoming year, including the 2025 legislative session.

Pre-convention tour on Thursday, Oct. 17. Convention in-person check-in opens at 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 with Convention closing after dinner on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Come learn about a wide variety of hot topics in family farm agriculture, including soil health and regenerative ag, panel discussion with the Montana Farmer Veteran Coalition, learn how to get involved with your MFU Ambassador, and more! Plus, network and meet new and old friends and members from around the state! More details, event programming, and agenda with speaker details to be announced soon.

Cost of Member Registration: $75

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

Non-member Registration: $125 (does not include hotel room – must make their own hotel room reservation)

Pre-convention tour add-on: $20 (includes dinner and transportation for the tour). Space is limited to 50 seats!

College/Community/Trade School students: Please fill out the following application if you are interested in being considered for a scholarship to attend the MFU Annual Convention with expenses covered.

Lodging: A special room rate is available for MFU Convention attendees at the Grouse Mountain Lodge. Please contact the hotel directly to make reservations.

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.

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

Please contact mrains@montanafarmersunion.com

2024 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. Find your district on the map below:

2024 Elections: Join MFU leadership!

Election this year: Montana Farmers Union board members from District 3, District 3&4 at-large, District 1, and Vice President are up for election/re-election.

Members are eligible to request a mail-in ballot.

Members approved by the elections committee to vote by mail must return a postmarked ballot at least 7 days prior to Convention.

More about MFU

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