Experience grassroots advocacy in the nation's capitol
March 21-23, Washington D.C. | Holiday Inn Capitol
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. Contact your County Farm Bureau for registration details.
Tracks
Seminar attendees will pick one of the below issue tracks to learn about from issue experts while in Washington, D.C.
Agenda
Participants arriving on Monday are encouraged to review the list of suggested attractions. There are no planned activities.
2:30 p.m. Optional U.S. Capitol Tour
- Pick up tickets in the hotel lobby.
7:30 p.m. Optional Monument Tour
- 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.
- Use Discount code MIFB23 to purchase tickets. If you have any questions, call 202-768-8349.
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Seminar Registration Open, Holiday Inn Capitol lobby
12:00 p.m. Welcome and Lunch
- Welcome from Carl Bednarski, MFB President
- Issue Overview with AFBF Staff
- Agenda Review with Melissa Palma & John Kran, MFB Staff
2:30-5:00 p.m. Issue Tracks
- Depart from lobby at indicated time for your assigned track
6:00 p.m. Meet in Lobby to Depart for Dinner
6:30 p.m. Dinner with Issue Tracks
8:00-9:30 a.m. Breakfast program
- Holiday Inn Capitol, Capitol Ballroom
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
10:50 a.m. Optional U.S. Capitol Tour
- Pick up tickets at the conclusion of breakfast