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MFBF Summer Conference

MFBF Summer Conference

The MFBF Summer Conference is the premier event to connect with fellow members, gain timely industry insights, and help shape the future of Montana agriculture.

June 15 - 17, 2026  ·  Hilton Garden Inn
Join us for the MFBF Summer Conference. 

This multi-day event combines education, engagement, and connection with workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on agriculture industry tours, and opportunities to relax and network at socials and shared meals.

The Summer Conference also marks the starting point of Farm Bureau’s policy development process, where ideas and priorities are surfaced within our advisory committees. Appointed committee members are strongly encouraged to attend and actively participate in their respective committee meetings, helping shape the grassroots policies that guide our organization.

Additional highlights include our annual Foundation Fundraiser supporting the future of agriculture, a fun and friendly golf tournament open to all skill levels, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with fellow members and friends. Whether you’re here to learn, lead, contribute to policy, or simply enjoy time with the Farm Bureau community, the MFBF Summer Conference offers something for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you!

Agenda

7:00 AM
7:00 AM
Event Start
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Foundation Board of Directors Meeting
Glacier I Room
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
YF&R Committee Day Tours & Meeting
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
ACE Leadership Seminar
Glacier III Room
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MFBF Board of Directors Meeting
Glacier II Room
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
Foyer East
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Women's Leadership Committee Meeting
Swan Room
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
Promotion & Engagement Committee Meeting
Swan Room
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration Open
Foyer East
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening General Session
Kick off the MFBF Summer Conference by joining us for our Opening Keynote Session, where members and friends come together to set the tone for a meaningful and engaging conference.
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM
Coffee Break
Foyer East
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Membership Committee Meeting
Glacier III Room
Public & Private Lands Committee Meeting
Glacier II Room
Sheep & Goat Committee Meeting
Freestone Private Dining Room
Workshop: Restoring the Headwaters | How Private Land Restoration benefits Public Wildlife
Join us for a screening of the short film, "Restoring the Headwaters" followed by Q&A with Pedro Marques discussing the project and its impact on resources and the surrounding communities.
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
Glacier Ballroom
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Farm & Trade Committee Meeting
Freestone Private Dining Room
Livestock Committee Meeting
Glacier I Room
RMET Committee Meeting
Glacier II Room
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Workshop: Agriculture Advocacy on Social Media with Haley Droogsma
A one-stop shop to learn about advocating for farming, ranching, and agriculture industries online — from content creation to messaging to strategy and more. If you want to learn how to share your story in agriculture, this is the place to be!
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Coffee Break
Foyer East
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Equine Committee Meeting
Glacier I Room
Taxation Committee Meeting
Glacier II Room
Water Committee Meeting
Glacier III Room
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Social Hour
Foyer East
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MFB Foundation's "Blue Jean Ball"
Join the MFB Foundation for its annual dinner and fundraiser auction. This event supports agricultural education and leadership opportunities while bringing together members and friends for a fun night for a great cause.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
MFBF Board of Directors Meeting
Glacier II Room
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Golfers Tee Off at Buffalo Hill Golf Club
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tours Depart
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
Event End

Speakers
McNenny Enterprises LLC
Common Ground: How Relationships Build Leaders Worth Following
Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Policy Outlook
Senior Director, Government Affairs
American Farm Bureau Federation
Recreational Use and Public Access Coordinator
MT DNRC
Rules for Recreational Use of State Trust Land
Director
Montana Department of Agriculture
Montana Commodity Dealer Licensing & Montana International Trade Update
Digital Communications
Montana Farm Bureau Federation
How to advocate for agriculture online, from content creation to messaging, strategy and more.
Attorney
Franz & Driscoll
Update on Exempt Well Litigation
Director, Government Affairs
American Farm Bureau Federation
Livestock Hot Topics
State Veterinarian
MT Dept. of Livestock
Equine movement requirements, emergency response and equine diseases impacting Montana.
Brands Division Administrator
MT Dept. of Livestock
Equine brand requirements and new lifetime inspection cards.
DVM
Rankin Veterinary
Equine Disaster Preparedness and Evacuation
Executive Director
Big Hole Watershed Committee
Restoring the Headwaters film, followed by Q&A
Talking Farm Bureau
Commissioner
Montana Department of Labor and Industry
Montana’s Agricultural Workforce: H‑2A and Apprenticeship Pathways
Noxious Weed Education & Compliance Officer
Flathead County Weed District
State fire suppression, wildfire prevention and resilience, and noxious weed control
Outreach Scientist
Working Lands for Wildlife / University of Montana
Woody Encroachment: A Growing Threat to Montana’s Rangelands
President
American Sheep Industry Association
Jr. Vice President of Marketing
Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association

Karen McNenny

Common Ground: How Relationships Build Leaders Worth Following

Dr. John Newton

Farm Policy Outlook

Shelby Hagenauer

Jessica Hoag

Rules for Recreational Use of State Trust Land

Jillien Streit

Montana Commodity Dealer Licensing & Montana International Trade Update

Haley Droogsma

How to advocate for agriculture online, from content creation to messaging, strategy and more.

Ryan McLane

Update on Exempt Well Litigation

R.J. Layher

Livestock Hot Topics

Dr. Tahnee Szymanski

Equine movement requirements, emergency response and equine diseases impacting Montana.

Jay Bodner

Equine brand requirements and new lifetime inspection cards.

Dr. Jeanne Rankin

Equine Disaster Preparedness and Evacuation

Pedro Marques

Restoring the Headwaters film, followed by Q&A

Margee Wolff

Talking Farm Bureau

Sarah Swanson

Montana’s Agricultural Workforce: H‑2A and Apprenticeship Pathways

Noel Jinings

State fire suppression, wildfire prevention and resilience, and noxious weed control

Shea Coons

Woody Encroachment: A Growing Threat to Montana’s Rangelands

Ben Lehfeldt

Abdullah Hussaini

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Sponsors

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LEADER
CONTRIBUTOR
Foundation Sponsors

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Location

Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 US Highway 93 South, Kalispell, MT 59901