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Lansing Legislative Seminar

State Capitol

Influence. Action. Impact.

February 24, 2026 | The Lansing Center, Lansing

Lansing Legislative Seminar provides an opportunity for members passionate about Farm Bureau policy to meet members with shared interests and learn from expert speakers about issues impacting the food and agriculture sector.

Be part of a pivotal conversation between Farm Bureau members and state lawmakers. Your presence strengthens agriculture's voice at the legislative level.

Registration is open January 26-February 6, 2026.

Why Attend?

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Stay Informed: MFB tracks a wide range of legislative & regulatory issues that impact you. From environmental programs to the state budget, and from Career & Technical Education to regulatory challenges, we’ll deliver the updates you need.
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Focused Advocacy: With split leadership in the state House and Senate, Michigan Farm Bureau remains focused on delivering results for agriculture — your engagement helps keep that momentum going.
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High-Stakes Elections Ahead: This fall, Michigan will elect a new governor, attorney general, and secretary of state. Seventeen ag-friendly state senators are term-limited. County Farm Bureaus play a vital role in helping elect farm-friendly candidates.
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Advocating for Agriculture’s Future: Sharing your story helps lawmakers understand the challenges farms and rural communities face — and why agriculture must remain a priority.
Interested in attending? Tell us here!

Submit this short form and we will share your response with the appropriate county Farm Bureau.
 

2025 AGENDA

8:30am Optional Capitol tour 

  • Walking tour departing the Lansing Center at 8:30 a.m.; tour begins at 8:45 a.m.

8:30am Optional AgriPac Fundraiser

9am Optional First-time Attendee Welcome

9:30am Registration

10am Legislative and regulatory updates — Members assigned to rooms by district

11:30am Main Program — Banquet Rooms 1-8

  • Welcome — MFB President, Ben LaCross
  • Invocation — MFB State Promotion & Education Chair
  • Pledge of Allegiance — MFB State Young Farmer Chair
  • Excellence in Grassroots Lobbying Award presentation

12pm Lunch reception with representatives, senators, and state agency leaders — Banquet Rooms 1-8

1:45pm Breakout sessions (choose one)

  • Eyes on 2026: Preparing for a pivotal election year
  • Partnering with Environmental Leaders: Collaboration, regulation, and policy priorities
  • Land Use and Local Government: Engaging in Decisions that Shape Michigan Agriculture

3pm From the Capitol to the Countryside: Reflections from farm-friendly legislators — Banquet Rooms 1-8

4pm Adjourn

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Parking & Directions

 

Parking will be validated for event attendees at the registration table.

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