Barry, Cass Co. Farm Bureau members swap ideas with national audience
Contact: Lori Chamberlain, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3234
Michigan Farm Bureau members were exhibitors in the American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) prestigious idea swap at the AFBF 91st Convention and Annual Meeting, Jan. 10-13, in Seattle, Wash.
Barry County farmer George Hubka of Dowling was one of 15 Farm Bureau members selected from across the country to participate in the Farmer Idea Exchange program, which encourages members to share ideas that help farmers cut costs, become more efficient, and improve the environment and their net income. Hubka shared information on a device he developed called the Grain Saver Deflector Guard, which helps improve the process of unloading grain.
Representatives from the Cass County Farm Bureau participated in the County Activities of Excellence program, which recognizes innovative, action-oriented programs developed by county Farm Bureaus in the areas of agricultural education and promotion, member services, public relations, leadership development and policy implantation. The Cass County Farm Bureau was among 15 county Farm Bureaus selected for the program, and was recognized for its "Cass County Farmers CARE" campaign, which put a local face on agriculture and communicated to the general public how area farmers care for their animals, the environment and their community.
More information about the programs and exhibitors is available at http://www.michiganfarmbureau.com/press/agrinotes.php?date=20100107#5.
To see additional photos please go to http://www.michfb.com/agrinotes/index/107
