Join us November 18-21 in Billings, MT for the 2024 Annual Convention! This year's convention will take place at the DoubleTree and Northern Hotels with a finale celebration at The Depot. Come vote on critical agriculture policy, network with fellow Montana producers, learn from great keynotes and workshops, and have a great time!


LODGING INFORMATION: Call by November 4 to book your room at the conference rate. Ask for the “Montana  Farm Bureau” room block.

  • DoubleTree Hotel: $129+tax  (406) 252-7400
  • Northern Hotel: $124+tax  (406) 867-6767


Monday, November 18th

8:30 am - 1:00 pmACE Seminar & Graduation Luncheon
1:00 pm - 3:00 pmWomen's Leadership Committee Meeting
3:00 pm - 7:00 pmRegistration Open
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmMFBF Board of Directors Meeting
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmPromotion & Education Committee Meeting
5:00 pmConvention & Trade Show Kick-off Social

Tuesday, November 19th

6:30 amBreakfast Buffet Available at DoubleTree
7:30 am - 6:00 pmRegistration & Trade Show Open
8:00 amPre-Session Vespers
8:30 amOpening General Session & County Awards Celebration
  • Keynote: Changing Minds - How becoming a better listener can change your farm, family, and future - Vance Crowe, Legacy Interviews
10:30 amCoffee Break
10:45 am - 12:15 pmYoung Farmer & Rancher Committee Meeting
11:00 am - 12:00 pmWorkshops
  • Inviting People to Join - Austin Large, American Farm Bureau Federation
  • Let's Talk Water - Nicole Rolf & Karli Johnson, Montana Farm Bureau Federation
  • Meat Myth Busters - Sierra Jepsen, Butcher Solutions, LLC
  • Navigating Family Business Transitions - Ethan Smith, Pinion Global
11:30 amFinancial Review Report
12:00 pmOpen Resolutions Session
12:30 pm - 1:45 pmLunch
  • Keynote: Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Agriculture - Austin O'Brien, Dakota State University
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmWorkshops
  • Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture - Austin O'Brien, Dakota State University
  • Federal Lands Legal Actions Update - Travis Cushman, American Farm Bureau Economist
  • Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension
2:15 pmYF&R Discussion Meet - Round 1
3:00 pmIce Cream Social
3:30 pm - 5:00 pmDistrict Caucuses
5:30 pmYF&R Discussion Meet - Final Four
6:00 pmSocial Hour
7:15 pmYoung Farmer & Rancher Social & Dinner

Wednesday, November 20th

6:30 amBreakfast Buffet Available at DoubleTree
8:00 amBusiness Session
  • Roll Call of Delegates
  • Credentials Committee & Nominating Committee Reports
10:30 amResolutions Session
12:00 pm - 2:00 pmLunch
  • Keynote: Climate-Smart Livestock: Separating Science from Scare Tactics - Dr. Frank Mitloehner, UC Davis
  • Leopold Conservation Award Presentation
2:15 pm - 5:00 pmResolutions Session continues
4:30 pmCollegiate Discussion Meet - Final Four
6:00 pmSocial Hour
7:00 pm Celebration Dinner & Entertainment at The Depot

Thursday, November 21st

8:00 amResolutions Session
Event Registration