Experience grassroots advocacy in the nation's capitol
March 25-27, 2025 | Holiday Inn Capitol, Washington, D.C.
Grassroots advocacy happens at home... and on the road. The Washington Legislative Seminar is one of the marquee events of Michigan Farm Bureau's advocacy efforts and brings dozens of Michigan Farm Bureau members directly to Washington lawmakers and regulators.
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Agenda
Participant travel day.
Participants arriving on Monday are encouraged to review the list of suggested attractions. There are no planned activities.
Optional U.S. Capitol Tour Tickets are available for the 2:50 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. tours. Pick up tickets in the hotel lobby between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Monument Tour (optional)
- Old Town Trolley Tours — 3-hour Monuments by Moonlight hop-on-hop-off tour
- Meet in Holiday Inn Capitol lobby at 7:00 p.m.
- Book ticket here or by calling (202) 768-8349. Use booking code MIFB25 during checkout. Select the Union State pick-up location if booking online.
10:00 a.m. AFBF Offices Tours (optional)
- Meet in the lobby to depart at the following times: 10:00 a.m., 10:20 a.m., and 10:40 a.m.
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Seminar Registration Open — Holiday Inn Capitol lobby
12:00 p.m. Welcome and Lunch — Holiday Inn Capitol Ballroom
- Welcome from MFB President
- Issue Overview with AFBF Staff
- Agenda Review with MFB Staff
2:00 p.m. Break
2:30-5:00 p.m. Issue Tracks
- Depart from lobby at indicated time for your assigned track:
- Agricultural Workforce
- Farm Bill
- Tax Reform
6:00 p.m. Meet in Lobby to Depart for Dinner
6:30 p.m. Dinner with Issue Tracks — Downtown Washington, D.C.
8:00-9:30 a.m. Breakfast program
10:00–11:00 a.m. Advocacy Topic Review — Holiday Inn Capitol, Capitol Ballroom
11:00a.m.-1:00 p.m. Free time (lunch on your own)
1:30 p.m. Meet in hotel lobby to depart by Congressional district
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Meetings with Members of Congress — Capitol Hill
Evening on your own
7:30 a.m. Breakfast with U.S. Senators — Holiday Inn Capitol, Capitol Ballroom
9:30 a.m. Seminar Adjourned
- Return travel to airport on your own
2:20 p.m. Optional U.S. Capitol Tour
- Available for pickup at the conclusion of the breakfast program