Media Services
Looking for a farmer to interview? The location of a particular meeting? A cup of coffee? Ask us! Our personnel in the newsroom (Ballroom Show Office) and others wearing "Information Division" badges want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
Fill out our easy-to-use Media Request Form in advance to let us know what types of information you're interested in:
Media Request Form or online here: Media Request Form
A WiFi (802.11g) Internet connection is available for your use in the Ballroom Show Office. You may also use the room for one-on-one interviews.
Releases and news advisories will be developed and printed several times a day. Check regularly to see if you have them all.
Look to our Web page for press releases and high-resolution photos as breaking events happen.
Press tables are available for your use on the Ballroom Balcony overlooking the delegate floor. (Please do not enter the delegate seating area during a session. If you wish to interview a particular delegate, ask Information Division personnel for assistance.)
Need help interpreting a policy? Our Information Division personnel will locate a resource person for you.
Hungry? Eat lunch or dinner with Farm Bureau members. Our Information Division staff will provide assistance in registering for a meal.
Tied to your desk? We can arrange telephone interviews for you. Call the newsroom phone number below and make your request.
The contact information below is only valid Dec. 1 - 4. Before or after the Annual Meeting, contact Jill Corrin.
Newsroom Hours- Tuesday, Dec. 1 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 2 - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 3 - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 4 - 8:30 a.m. to noon
Newsroom phone: (616) 742-7776
Fax: (616) 742-7778
Email: mfbinfo@michfb.com
Key Information Division Staff- Jill Corrin, Media Support Services Manager
Cell: (517) 230-6038 - Jeremy Nagel, County Communications Manager
Cell: (517) 230-3173 - Dennis Rudat, Information and Public Relations Division Director
Cell: (517) 420-0123
