Montana Farm Bureau Federation 105th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Published
9/16/2024
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 | ACE Leadership Program Seminar | Conference Room 1, DoubleTree |
| 11:45 am | ACE Graduation Luncheon
| Willow Room, Floor 22, DoubleTree |
| 1:00 pm | Women's Leadership Committee Meeting | Skybridge 3, DoubleTree |
| 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Registration Open | 3rd Floor Lobby, DoubleTree |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | MFBF Board of Directors Meeting | Skybridge 2, DoubleTree |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Promotion & Education Committee Meeting | Skybridge 3, DoubleTree |
| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Convention & Trade Show Kick-off Social
| 3rd Floor, DoubleTree |
| 6:00 pm | Credentials Committee Meeting | Skybridge 3, DoubleTree |
Tuesday, November 19th
| 6:30 am - 7:30 am | Complimentary Breakfast Buffet Available at DoubleTree
| Willow Room, Floor 22, DoubleTree |
| 7:30 am - 6:00 pm | Registration Open | 3rd Floor Lobby, DoubleTree |
| 7:30 am | Pre-Session Vespers
| Ballroom, DoubleTree |
| 8:30 am | Opening General Session & County Awards Celebration
| Ballroom, DoubleTree |
| 10:30 am | Trade Show Opens | 3rd Floor, DoubleTree |
| 10:30 am | Coffee Break
| 3rd Floor, DoubleTree |
| 10:45 am | Young Farmer & Rancher Committee Meeting | Conference Room 1, DoubleTree |
| 11:00 am | Workshops
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| 11:30 am | Financial Review Report
| Ballroom, DoubleTree |
| 12:00 pm | Open Resolutions Session with the Policy Development Committee | Ballroom, DoubleTree |
| 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm | Luncheon
| Ballroom, DoubleTree |
| 2:00 pm | Workshops
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| 2:15 pm | YF&R Discussion Meet - Round 1
| Conference Rooms 1-4, DoubleTree |
| 3:00 pm | Ice Cream Social
| 3rd Floor, DoubleTree |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | District Caucuses |
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| 5:15 pm | Nominating Committee Meeting | Conference Room 1, DoubleTree |
| 5:30 pm | YF&R Discussion Meet - Final Four
| Ballroom, DoubleTree |
| 6:00 pm | MFBF Social Hour
| 3rd Floor, DoubleTree |
| 7:15 pm | Young Farmer & Rancher Social & Dinner
| Craft Local, 2501 Montana Avenue |
Wednesday, November 20th
| 6:30 am | Complimentary Breakfast Buffet Available
| Willow Room, Floor 22, DoubleTree |
| 7:30 am | Registration Open | 2nd Floor Lobby, Northern Hotel |
| 8:00 am | Business Session
| Ballroom, Northern Hotel |
| 10:30 am |
| Ballroom, Northern Hotel |
| 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Luncheon
| Ballroom, DoubleTree |
| 2:15 pm - 5:30 pm | Resolutions Session Continues
| Ballroom, Northern Hotel |
| 4:30 pm | Collegiate Discussion Meet
| Hart Albin, Northern Hotel |
| 6:00 pm | Social Hour
| The Depot, 2310 Montana Avenue *The Depot is a short 5-10 minute walk from the DoubleTree or you can drive and park in the lot Northeast of the building |
| 7:00 pm | Celebration Dinner
| The Depot, 2310 Montana Avenue |
Thursday, November 21st
| 7:00 am | Policy Development Committee Meeting | Hart Albin, Northern Hotel |
| 8:00 am | Resolutions Session | Ballroom, Northern Hotel *The Board will meet following the Resolutions Session in Hart Albin, Northern Hotel |
Event Registration
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