AgriNotes & News 02-18-2010
Barry Co. Farm Bureau earns Excellence in Grassroots Lobbying Award
The Barry County Farm Bureau is the second-ever recipient of the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) Excellence in Grassroots Lobbying Award. Introduced last year, the award recognizes outstanding grassroots lobbying efforts of a county Farm Bureau Public Policy Committee. Contact: Sarah Black, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2040
The Barry County Farm Bureau is the second-ever recipient of the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) Excellence in Grassroots Lobbying Award. Introduced last year, the award recognizes outstanding grassroots lobbying efforts of a county Farm Bureau Public Policy Committee. Contact: Sarah Black, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2040
Scenes from the 2010 Lansing Legislative Seminar
On Feb. 17, about 400 farmers from across the state gathered in Lansing for Michigan Farm Bureau's (MFB) 2010 Lansing Legislative Seminar. The annual event provides an opportunity for MFB members to meet with their legislators face-to-face and discuss member-developed Farm Bureau policy and issues affecting their farms and Michigan's $71.3 billion agriculture industry. This year's seminar primarily focused on MFB policy concerning government streamlining and reforms to state spending.
On Feb. 17, about 400 farmers from across the state gathered in Lansing for Michigan Farm Bureau's (MFB) 2010 Lansing Legislative Seminar. The annual event provides an opportunity for MFB members to meet with their legislators face-to-face and discuss member-developed Farm Bureau policy and issues affecting their farms and Michigan's $71.3 billion agriculture industry. This year's seminar primarily focused on MFB policy concerning government streamlining and reforms to state spending.
Michigan eggs to feed Haiti quake victims
As part of the national "Good Egg Project," eight Michigan egg farmers are donating 576,000 eggs and shipping them to Haiti to help feed victims of the January earthquake. For more information, call (517) 333-1606.
As part of the national "Good Egg Project," eight Michigan egg farmers are donating 576,000 eggs and shipping them to Haiti to help feed victims of the January earthquake. For more information, call (517) 333-1606.
Michigan farm numbers remain steady from 2008-09
The estimated number of farms in Michigan in 2009 was 54,800, down slightly from 55,000 in 2008, reports the Michigan Field office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Contact: Bob Boehm,(800) 292-2680, ext. 2023
The estimated number of farms in Michigan in 2009 was 54,800, down slightly from 55,000 in 2008, reports the Michigan Field office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Contact: Bob Boehm,(800) 292-2680, ext. 2023
Michigan produce farm featured on 'America's Heartland' TV show
Ruhlig Farms of Carleton in Monroe County was featured in the final episode of season 5 of "America's Heartland," a program airing on Public Television and RFD TV. The segment can be viewed online at http://www.americasheartland.org/episodes/episode_522/a_family_affair.htm. Contact: Jill Corrin, (800) 292-2680, ext. 6585
Ruhlig Farms of Carleton in Monroe County was featured in the final episode of season 5 of "America's Heartland," a program airing on Public Television and RFD TV. The segment can be viewed online at http://www.americasheartland.org/episodes/episode_522/a_family_affair.htm. Contact: Jill Corrin, (800) 292-2680, ext. 6585
February is National Cherry Month
Michigan ranks No. 1 nationally for tart cherry production, accounting for 70 to 75 percent of the annual domestic crop.
Michigan ranks No. 1 nationally for tart cherry production, accounting for 70 to 75 percent of the annual domestic crop.
