The Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA) is excited to present the 93rd Winter Conference and Trade Show, taking place at the Lansing Center, January 13-14, 2026.
The Winter Conference has a long history as a go-to event for networking, training and certification in the Michigan agriculture industry. The conference is also a chance to look at what’s coming our way in Michigan agriculture, and an opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues.
Hotel Information
MABA has secured a room block at The DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing. For longtime Winter Conference attendees, this hotel was formerly the Lansing Radisson. To make a room reservation, please visit this link, and use the Promotional Code: “M-A-B.” Identify yourself as part of the Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA) group. The room block rate will expire December 13, 2025.
The MABA Educational Trust is selling raffle tickets for a Pine Portage Lodge 3-Day Fishing Trip for Two! Generously donated by Pine Portage Lodge, this trip for two features a 3-Day American Plan and includes: all meals, accommodations, guest services, boat, motor/gas, float plane flight from a base in Wawa, Ontario to the Lodge and return. The raffle drawing will be held on January 14, 2026, at the MABA Winter Conference, but you need not be present to win. Tickets can be purchased here for $10.00 each.
Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Winter Conference & Trade Show
Will credit opportunities does the conference offer?
Offering RUP and CEU credit hours remains a cornerstone of this event. In addition to more than 75 hours of credits across the two-day conference, we continue to offer the added benefit for Winter Conference registrants of virtual credit sessions in December 2026. An attendee participating in both the virtual event in December and the Winter Conference itself can earn more than 20 RUP and CCA credit hours. MABA strives to offer a diversity of RUP credits, including those in high demand such as Cat. 4, 6, FUM, etc. alongside core and 1A/B/C categories.
Will there once again be an opening reception?
Registrants are welcome to attend our early registration reception on the evening of Monday, January 12 for registration pickup and a complimentary first drink! Details will be sent to registered attendees.
Will Applicator Training opportunities change?
Applicator training is a critical part of the conference and these activities remain the same. Applicators can count on a full-day, six RUP/CEU program on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Will the conference be available virtually?
As with recent years, the 2026 conference will not be livestreamed.
Are exhibitor booths still available at the Trade Show? Where can I find Trade Show information?
To learn more about the trade show, click here. For questions, contact our Trade Show Coordinator, Rose Plummer at rose@miagbiz.org.
Directions to Lansing Center - Located at 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing MI 48933
Parking lots are located under and North of the Lansing Center. Take Cedar St. to City Market Dr. to enter. There is also a parking ramp on Grand Ave. North of the DoubleTree Hotel. Access to the skywalk to the Lansing Center is on level 3 of the parking ramp.