MFBF and the Farm Bureau Health & Safety Network are excited to host the Farm Bureau Safety Conference April 14-16, 2025 in Bozeman, MT. All state safety coordinators or state staff interested in safety projects and initiatives are invited. During this conference, we will focus on health and wellness of farmers and ranchers across our country, while learning about what states are currently doing to bring awareness to agriculture safety and health. Tours will also be part of the event.

Register Now!

Event Registration

Hotel Accommodations: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/SX85R1 or call (406) 219-0911 and ask for the "AFBF Health & Safety Conference Block"

Room rates are $139/night +tax

Travel Recommendations: Book your flight into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. Ride-share services are available; however, rental cars are likely more economical and timely.

Questions? Contact Rikki Swant, rikkis@mfbf.org or Dana Jansen, danaj@mfbf.org 


Sunday, April 13

3:00 pmCheck-in begins at Country Inn & Suites


Monday, April 14

7:30 amWelcome & Announcements, Hotel Lobby
7:45 amDepart for tours
8:30 am
Jim Dolan Art Studio, 3501 Airport Rd, Belgrade
10:00 am
MT Equine Medical & Surgical Center, 3934 Frontage Rd, Three Forks
11:30 am
Bridger Brewing, 75 Vigilante Wy, Three Forks
12:00 pmLunch at Bridger Brewing
1:00 pmContinue Tours
1:45 pm
Cooper Herefords, 2303 Cooper Rd, Willow Creek

Three Forks Saddlery, 221 S Main St, Three Forks
6:00 pmDinner on your own


Tuesday, April 15

8:00 amDepart Hotel to Montana Farm Bureau Federation Office
8:30 amFormal Welcome & Announcements Scott Kulbeck, EVP MFBF
8:45 amMFBF Office Tour
9:00 amOld Business- ASAP Week Discussion
10:00 amContent Sessions
Heatwaves, Wildfires, Drought Health Resources
Julia Ryder, RN, BSN, CEN, CEH, MPH, Outreach Coordinator for MtHPHC
Large Animal Rescue, Saving the Animal and Owner One Event at a Time
Scottie Emerson, North Carolina Farm Bureau
12:00 pmLunch
1:00 pmContent Sessions
Emergency Preparedness: GPS, Farm Mapping, Preparation
Dana Jansen, Director of Agricultural Safety, Montana Ag Safety Program
Biosecurity in a Disaster Situation
Dr. Jeanne Rankin, DVM
4:30 pmAdjourn & Return to Hotel
6:00 pmDinner Montana's Rib & Chop House; 2159 Burke Street, Bozeman, MT 59718


Wednesday, April 16

Breakfast on your own at the hotel.

8:00 amDepart hotel to Montana Farm Bureau Federation Offices
8:30 amExploring the Mental Wellness Conversation Curriculum
Dr. Michelle Grocke, Assistant Professor
Dr. Alison Brennan, Assistant Professor
Montana State University Dept of Human Development & Community Health
10:00 amState Sharing
11:30 amCommittee meetings & reports: Conference Planning, AFBF Annual Meeting
12:00 pmDepart/Lunch - Pickle Barrel Sandwiches with to-go option