AgriNotes & News 02-04-2010
Granholm hits mark in calling for government streamlining but misses with disregard for agriculture's success stories
Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) members agree with Gov. Jennifer Granholm that Michigan's "budget process is broken" and the state "must do better." As Granholm said in her State of the State address Wednesday evening, "the old Michigan economy is gone," and fixing Michigan's broken budget demands "urgency, common sense and courage" on the part of elected leaders. These are some of the same conclusions reached by MFB's Government Streamlining Committee.
Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) members agree with Gov. Jennifer Granholm that Michigan's "budget process is broken" and the state "must do better." As Granholm said in her State of the State address Wednesday evening, "the old Michigan economy is gone," and fixing Michigan's broken budget demands "urgency, common sense and courage" on the part of elected leaders. These are some of the same conclusions reached by MFB's Government Streamlining Committee.
Farm Bureau membership makes difference on issues like climate change, immigration, says AFBF president during state visit
Farm Bureau is on the front lines of some of the most heated political debates in America, including climate change legislation, the estate tax and immigration reform, and key to the organization's arsenal are Farm Bureau members whose voices are even more vital this election year. Contact: Mike Wenkel, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3232
Farm Bureau is on the front lines of some of the most heated political debates in America, including climate change legislation, the estate tax and immigration reform, and key to the organization's arsenal are Farm Bureau members whose voices are even more vital this election year. Contact: Mike Wenkel, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3232
One week remains for 'Win Free Groceries for a Year' sweepstakes
Michigan consumers have one remaining week to register for the chance to win free groceries for a year courtesy of Michigan's farmers. Through Feb. 12, Michigan residents can register at http://www.FarmersFeedUS.org for a chance to win one of three grand prizes of free groceries for a year. Contact: Contact: Mark Crouser, Center for Food Integrity program coordinator, (816) 556-3134
Michigan consumers have one remaining week to register for the chance to win free groceries for a year courtesy of Michigan's farmers. Through Feb. 12, Michigan residents can register at http://www.FarmersFeedUS.org for a chance to win one of three grand prizes of free groceries for a year. Contact: Contact: Mark Crouser, Center for Food Integrity program coordinator, (816) 556-3134
County Farm Bureau presidents primed for local leadership
More than 50 county Farm Bureau presidents traveled to Lansing Jan. 27-28 to take part in Michigan Farm Bureau's (MFB) 2010 Council of Presidents' Conference. Contact: Tom Nugent, (800) 292-2680, ext. 6587
More than 50 county Farm Bureau presidents traveled to Lansing Jan. 27-28 to take part in Michigan Farm Bureau's (MFB) 2010 Council of Presidents' Conference. Contact: Tom Nugent, (800) 292-2680, ext. 6587
