Wheat Day on the Hill
March 2-3, 2026
March 2-3, 2026

Join other members from the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers on an overnight bust trip to St. Paul where participants will meet with legislators from their district and others who served on committees important to agriculture. This is your opportunity too tell your story on how policies and laws affect your farm.
What to expect? All attendees will:
-Be updated on state legislative issues from Minnesota Wheat’s legislative strategist
-Team up with other growers and meet with individual legislators (appointments are prearranged)
-Meet other growers on a relaxing round-trip motor coach ride to St. Paul
Registration cost:
Free for all MAWG members – $150 for all non-members
Registration includes transportation, meals and hotel room (hotel room based on double occupancy)
Register by Feb. 16, 2026, for hotel guarantee. Late registrations based on hotel availability. To participate, call 218-253-4311 ext. 7 or email cberdahl@mnwheat.com.
Schedule
Monday, March 2, 2026
11:00 a.m. Depart Red Lake Falls
11:30 a.m. Depart Fertile
12:00 p.m. Depart Twin Valley
12:30 p.m. Depart Hawley
1:10 p.m. Depart Rothsay
1:40 p.m. Depart Fergus Falls
*Other pickups along the way if needed
*Lunch will be served on the bus
4:40 p.m. Arrive in St. Paul & check-in to Radisson St. Paul Downtown
5:00 p.m. Legislative update & group dinner
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
7:00 a.m. Breakfast at hotel
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Producer team appointments with individual legislators
3:15 p.m. Group photo on Capitol steps
3:30 p.m. Depart St. Paul
*Supper along the way
6:30 p.m. Arrive Fergus Falls
7:00 p.m. Arrive Rothsay
7:35 p.m. Arrive Hawley
8:10 p.m. Arrive Twin Valley
8:30 p.m. Arrive Fertile
9:00 p.m. Red Lake Falls
