January 7, 2010

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AgriNotes & News 01-07-2010

Michigan farmers to help set Farm Bureau policy on national issues
Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) leaders will help develop American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) policy on a host of issues ranging from milk supply management to the federal estate tax when they join delegates from across the nation for the 91st AFBF Convention and Annual Meeting, Jan. 10-13 in Seattle, Wash. Contact: Ryan Findlay, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2025
Barry County farmer, Cass County Farm Bureau will share innovative ideas with national audience at AFBF convention
Barry County farmer and the Cass County Farm Bureau have earned national accolades for innovative ideas, and they will have the opportunity to share their work with peers from across the country at the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) 91st Convention and Annual Meeting, Jan. 10-13, in Seattle, Wash. Contact: Lori Chamberlain, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3234
Survey finds staple food prices trend down for fifth straight quarter2009 Marketbasket Survey 4th Quarter
Retail food prices at the supermarket decreased for the fifth consecutive quarter and are significantly lower than one year ago, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Marketbasket Survey. Contact: Bob Boehm, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2023
Plan ahead for 2010 Michigan Livestock Expo in July
The dates for the 2010 Michigan Livestock Expo have been set! Youth and their families are encouraged to mark their calendars for the three-day livestock exhibition, July 16-18, and accompanying "Sale-abration" auction of award-winning animals and dairy products on July 20. Both events will take place this year at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. Contact: Ernie Birchmeier, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2024
West Michigan farmer appointed to USDA Dairy Industry Advisory Committee
Contact: Ernie Birchmeier, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2024
Quick Facts - Decade’s top 10 food trends
The Food Channel editorial staff has compiled a look back at the last decade in food, highlighting the top10 food trends from 2000-09 as outlined here. Source: http://www.foodchannel.com

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