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June 3 deadline: Speakers wanted for 2027 Growing Together

A make-n-take session at last year's Growing Together Conference proved a popular choice among attendees.
Date Posted: April 30, 2026
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Megan Sprague, Michigan Farm Bureau

Each year, farmers from across the state gather at Michigan Farm Bureau conferences to grow their leadership, connect with peers and learn from experts. 

In 2027, Growing Together returns to Grand Rapids, Jan. 29-31 at the Amway Grand Plaza. Open to all regular members, the event synthesizes the best of Farm Bureau’s advocacy, outreach and leadership training. 

MFB is looking for dynamic breakout session speakers to deliver engaging, practical and inspiring learning experiences for attendees. Proposals can be submitted online and are due June 3.

Presenters can include anyone from involved county FB members to industry professionals to organizational partners. Breakouts, panels and roundtables include 30-40-minute sessions Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027. A 90-minute workshop is available Sunday morning, Jan. 31. 

A limited number of proposals will be selected. Notification of proposal status will be emailed by Aug. 1.

What Makes a Great Proposal?

  • Relevant & Relatable: Address current trends, opportunities and challenges facing today’s farmers, educators and advocates.
  • Interactive: Build in ways for participants to engage, practice, discuss or reflect.
  • Story-Driven, Not Sales-Driven: Share your expertise, lessons learned and success stories — not a product pitch. (Email Kristine Kuhnert for sponsorship opportunities.)
  • Topics May Include: Advocacy, communication, business management, ag literacy, consumer connections, leadership development, farm production, direct marketing, mental health and wellness, policy, technology, etc.

Why Present?

Presenting at an MFB conference offers you the chance to:

  • Share practical tools and innovative ideas
  • Inspire others and strengthen grassroots leadership
  • Grow your network across Michigan’s agricultural community
  • Build your leadership brand while giving back to the industry

Help Spread the Word!

If you know someone who’d be a great speaker, please pass along this opportunity! The submission deadline is June 3; selections will be announced by Aug. 1.

Let’s grow, advocate and connect — together!

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Megan Sprague

Young Farmer Programs and Communications Specialist
517-679-5658 [email protected]

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