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County annual season 2025

Date Posted: June 11, 2025

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