AgriNotes & News 03-19-2010
Bill would extend ag property tax exemption to private forestland
Newly introduced legislation in the state House would bring forestland up to par with farmland on tax rolls and help grow Michigan's timber industry. For more information, contact Rebecca Park, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2049.
Newly introduced legislation in the state House would bring forestland up to par with farmland on tax rolls and help grow Michigan's timber industry. For more information, contact Rebecca Park, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2049.
Farm Bureau names Wyandotte teacher Agriscience Educator of the Year
Championing agriculture in the most urbanized, industrial corner of the state is not a thankless task for veteran teacher Robert Johnson. A fixture at Roosevelt High School (RHS) in Wyandotte for more than four decades, Johnson's accomplishments have earned him Michigan Farm Bureau's (MFB) 2010 Agriscience Educator of the Year Award. Contact: Deb Schmucker, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3213
Championing agriculture in the most urbanized, industrial corner of the state is not a thankless task for veteran teacher Robert Johnson. A fixture at Roosevelt High School (RHS) in Wyandotte for more than four decades, Johnson's accomplishments have earned him Michigan Farm Bureau's (MFB) 2010 Agriscience Educator of the Year Award. Contact: Deb Schmucker, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3213
Lapeer County's Peter McCreedy is Farm Bureau's K-12 Educator of Year
With innovative teaching techniques and a keen ability to broaden the perspective of young minds, one special Lapeer County teacher has earned statewide recognition from an appreciative industry. Ecology director at the Chatfield School in Lapeer and a 12-year veteran teacher, Peter McCreedy is being honored by Michigan Farm Bureau as its 2010 K-12 Educator of the Year. Contact: Deb Schmucker, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3213
With innovative teaching techniques and a keen ability to broaden the perspective of young minds, one special Lapeer County teacher has earned statewide recognition from an appreciative industry. Ecology director at the Chatfield School in Lapeer and a 12-year veteran teacher, Peter McCreedy is being honored by Michigan Farm Bureau as its 2010 K-12 Educator of the Year. Contact: Deb Schmucker, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3213
Michigan farmers spring 'Free Groceries' on three local consumers
Even during tough economic times, Michigan's farmers are thanking the consumers of the state for their support of agriculture by helping to pay their grocery bills. In fact, three Michigan consumers are the lucky winners of "Free Groceries for a Year!," courtesy of Michigan's farmers, following a 90-day sweepstakes. For more information, contact Mark Crouser, of the Center for Food Integrity, (816) 556-3134.
Even during tough economic times, Michigan's farmers are thanking the consumers of the state for their support of agriculture by helping to pay their grocery bills. In fact, three Michigan consumers are the lucky winners of "Free Groceries for a Year!," courtesy of Michigan's farmers, following a 90-day sweepstakes. For more information, contact Mark Crouser, of the Center for Food Integrity, (816) 556-3134.
