BOZEMAN—Mark your calendars for the MFBF Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Conference January 23-25, 2026, at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls. The conference provides an incredible opportunity to learn about markets, accounting software, calving preparedness, water rights and generational farming and ranching.
The event kicks off the afternoon of Friday, January 23, 2026, with Beef Quality Assurance training followed by a networking social, food and games.
Saturday’s lineup includes American Farm Bureau Economist Danny Munch who will cover what’s happening in the ag economy. Flint Rasumussen, one of the most famous barrel men in the history of bull riding, will share his tales of life in the PBR and beyond during lunch.
The two educational choices for afternoon tours include a necropsy demonstration and Central Avenue Meats; and Montana Valley Irrigation and the Montana State Grain Laboratory. Saturday evening entertainment is dinner, dancing, and karaoke.
The event wraps up Sunday with breakfast and MFBF’s 2025 Legislative Session Rookie of the Year Eric Tilleman (HD-23) from Cascade who will share thoughts about being in the legislature and why stepping up to run for office is important.
Registration is open at mfbf.org, with additional information on Facebook and Instagram.
COLLEGIATE REGISTRATION (on or before Jan. 9 – $50; YF&R REGISTRATION on or before Jan. 9 – $75; ALL REGISTRATION after Jan. 9 – $100.
Call the Holiday Inn at (406) 727-7200 and request the “Young Farmer and Rancher” room block for the special conference rate of $119+tax.
Questions: Contact Jasmine Evans, jasmine@mfbf.org, 406-941-1087.
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Montana Farm Bureau Federation
