It’s still early and some specifics aren’t yet finalized, but below you’ll find the most current list of county Farm Bureau annual meeting dates, times and locations for 2025.
County annuals are both the start and finish line for the local organization representing and advocating for your priorities as a farmer. They celebrate the past year’s accomplishments while ushering in the next with policy recommendations and new leaders.
Annual meetings vary widely from one county Farm Bureau to the next, from casual potlucks to catered events with entertainment and door prizes. Variations aside, here are the basic elements you can expect:
- Nobody goes home hungry: A hearty, farmer-friendly meal for many is the centerpiece of the event.
- Reports from leaders in your county’s Young Farmer and Promotion & Education teams, recapping their activities and achievements.
- Review, discussion and adoption of Farm Bureau policy recommendations — one of your organization’s most vital components. (More on this below.)
- Election of members to your county board of directors: choosing who will lead your organization for the coming year, helping to set priorities, delegate responsibilities and guide decision-making.
About that policy component: In the months leading up to your annual meeting, a dedicated policy development (PD) committee formulates a slate of policy proposals for consideration. Some county Farm Bureaus deliberate on policy in a separate, dedicated meeting prior to the county annual. Even so, your input is welcome!
Some policies are new from the ground up; other propose changes to existing policies. Either way, their intent is to further the Farm Bureau mission by amplifying the voice of its members in the ears of decisionmakers, from township trustees to the county road commission, state lawmakers and the U.S. Congress. (Also regulatory bodies at all levels, from the EPA to your local drain commissioner.)
Note: These policies are meant to reflect your interests, concerns and priorities. If they don’t — or if you have thoughts about improving them — it’s imperative you take this opportunity to chime in and contribute! Even though they’re normally drafted by a small group of your peers and neighbors, your input at the county annual can only help strengthen the final product.
Policy isn’t the only Farm Bureau activity that relies on your involvement. Depending on your own interests and talents, several other programs would benefit from your participation. The best way to learn more is to introduce yourself and start asking questions, and there’s no better opportunity than your county annual meeting.
Finally, don’t wait for an invitation! To attend just R.S.V.P. to your county Farm Bureau office. A quick phone call to your county administrative manager (“CAM”) is the easiest way to learn all the details and reserve your spot. After that all you have to do is show up with smiles, handshakes and questions!
2025 County Farm Bureau Annual Meetings
Information current as of June 11.
Look to Farm Gate for ongoing updates.
Allegan — Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m.; Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church, 3562 136th Ave., Hamilton
Antrim — Aug. 26, 6 p.m.; Cellar 1914, 5833 Shooks Rd., Central Lake
Arenac — Sept. 17, 6 p.m.; The Flying Pig, 2723 Grove Street Rd., Standish
Barry (policy) — July 21, 6 p.m.; Tyden Community Room, 121 S. Church St., Hastings
Barry (annual) — Aug. 18, 6 p.m.; MOO-ville outdoor pavilion, 5875 S. M-66, Nashville
Bay — Aug. 6, 5:30 p.m.; Rooted Greenhouse, 1175 W. Ridge Rd., Essexville
Benzie-Manistee — Aug. 26, 5 p.m.; Nugent Family Farms, 4441 Demerly Rd., Frankfort
Berrien — Nov. 6, 6 p.m.; location TBD
Branch — Sept. 8, 5:30 p.m.; The Dearth Center, 262 S. Sprague St., Coldwater
Calhoun — Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m.; The Millhaven, 311 W. Spruce St., Marshall
Cass — Sept. 13, 9 a.m.; Diamond Lake Orchard, 62116 Eagle Point Rd., Cassopolis
Charlevoix — Sept. 22, 6 p.m.; The Boathouse, 204 Water St., East Jordan
Cheboygan — Sept. 16, 6 p.m.; Golden River Orchard, 2250 White Cedar Rd., Cheboygan
Chippewa — Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m.; location TBD
Clare — Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m.; John C. Magnus Center, 3200 S. Clare Ave., Harrison
Clinton — Sept. 7, 2 p.m.; Smith Hall Clinton County 4-H Fairgrounds, St. Johns
Copper Country — Sept. 23, 6 p.m.; location TBD
Eaton — Sept. 18, 6 p.m.; Hidden Creek Farms, 2191 E. Vermontville Hwy., Charlotte
Emmet (policy) — Aug. 11, 5 p.m.; Megan Nothelfer Farm Bureau Insurance Agency, 2780 Charlevoix Ave., Suite 15, Petoskey
Emmet (annual) — Sept. 10, 6 p.m.; Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery, 3720 Atkins Rd., Petoskey
Genesee — Aug. 10, 5 p.m.; Crossroads Village, 6140 N. Bray Rd., Flint
Gladwin — Sept. 14, 3:30 p.m.; Gladwin City Park, 240 S. City Park St., Gladwin
Gratiot & Montcalm — June 12, 5 p.m.; Harvey’s Mill, 729 W. Main St., Carson City
Hiawathaland — Oct. 27, 6 p.m.; Delta Chamber Visitors Center, 1001 N. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba
Hillsdale — Aug. 26, 5 p.m.; Lane View Farm, 13871 Lane Rd., Cement City
Huron — Aug. 15, 5 p.m.; Pigeon Event Center, 311 S. Main St., Pigeon
Huron Shores — Mail-in ballots due 6 p.m. Sept. 29: P.O. Box 157, Alpena, 49707
Ingham — Sept. 4, 5 p.m.; Ingham County Fairgrounds Community Building, 700 E. Ash St., Mason
Ionia — Aug. 6, 6 p.m.; Shadow Ridge Golf Course, 1244 Kelsey Hwy., Ionia
Iosco — Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m.; Brycelynn's Pumpkin Patch, 530 Miller Rd., Tawas City
Iron Range — Oct. 28, 6 p.m.; location TBD
Isabella & Midland — Sept. 13, 9 a.m.; BRB Seed Services Inc, 5759 S. Summerton Rd., Shepherd
Jackson — Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.; Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 4th St., Jackson
Kalamazoo — Aug. 28, 6 p.m.; location TBD
Kent — Sept. 2, 5:30 p.m.; Fairway Event & Banquet Center, 6650 Crossings Dr. SE, Grand Rapids
Lapeer — Sept. 9, 5 p.m.; Mutch’s Tree Farm, 303 W. Newark Rd., Lapeer
Lenawee — Aug. 7, 6 p.m.; Carpenter Farms, Adrian
Livingston — Sept. 10, 6 p.m.; The Reserve Event Center, 2345 Equus Hills Dr., Pinckney
Mac-Luce-Schoolcraft — Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m.; Garfield Township Hall, N6760 M-117, Engadine
Macomb — Sept. 9, 6 p.m.; Armada Fairgrounds, 74280 Fair St., Armada
Mason — Sept. 10, 6 p.m.; Farmview Resort, 6700 N. US-31, Free Soil
Mecosta — Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m.; Four Green Fields Farm, 15693 Wilson Rd., Rodney
Menominee — Oct. 8, 6 p.m.; Belgiumtown Restaurant, W4346 Belgiumtown Rd., Stephenson
Midland & Isabella — Sept. 13, 9 a.m.; BRB Seed Services Inc, 5759 S. Summerton Rd., Shepherd
Missaukee — Sept. 16, 6 p.m.; Four Seasons Event Barn, 80 N. 8 Mile Rd, Lake City
Monroe — Sept. 18, 5 p.m.; Matthes Tree Farm, 13416 Lulu Rd., Ida
Montcalm & Gratiot — June 12, 5 p.m.; Harvey’s Mill, 729 W. Main St., Carson City
Muskegon — Aug. 12, 6 p.m.; Lakeshore Museum Center, 430 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon
Newaygo — Aug. 5, 3 p.m.; Newaygo County Fairgrounds, 815 S. Stewart Ave., Fremont
Northwest Mich. — Aug. 20, 6 p.m.; Bay View Weddings at Gallagher Farms, 8555 E. Lincoln Rd., Cedar
Oakland — Sept. 16, 5 p.m.; Mitchell Farm Greenhouse, 3500 Mitchell Rd., Holly
Newaygo — Aug. 5, 3 p.m.; Newaygo County Fairgrounds, 815 S. Stewart Ave., Fremont
Ogemaw — Oct. 14, 7 p.m.; Ogemaw County Farm Bureau Office, 426 W. Houghton Ave., West Branch
Osceola — April 13, 1 p.m.; AJ's Event Center, 11377 US-10, Evart
Otsego — Sept. 21, 2 p.m.; Livingston Township Hall, 3218 Old 27 North, Gaylord
Ottawa — Sept. 16, 6 p.m.; Loeks Retreat Center at Camp Blodgett, 10451 Lakeshore Ave., West Olive
Presque Isle — Aug. 18, 6 p.m.; The Pavilion at Elowsky Mill, 13796 Leer Rd., Posen
Saginaw — Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m.; Horizons Center, 6200 State St., Saginaw
Sanilac — Aug. 21, 2 p.m.; O’Hair Farms, 6005 Black River Rd., Croswell
Shiawassee — Aug. 27, 5:30 p.m.; Fortitude Farms & Events, 4377 S. M-52, Owosso
St. Clair — Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m.; St. Clair County Park Community Building, 8254 County Park Dr., Goodells
St. Joseph — Oct. 22, 6 p.m.; Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, 201 N. Nottawa St., Sturgis
Tuscola — Aug. 21, 6 p.m.; Kohls Events, 5775 Colwood Rd., Unionville
Van Buren — Aug. 25, 6 p.m.; Alaga Farms, 37417 County Road 669, Decatur
Washtenaw — Sept. 15, 4:30 p.m.; Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor
Wayne — Sept. 19, 5 p.m.; Wayne County Fairgrounds, 10871 Quirk Rd., Belleville
Wexford — Sept. 18, 6 p.m.; The Venue Event Center, 902 W. 13th St., Cadillac