Since its establishment, Monroe County Farm Bureau has been dedicated to defending the rights and economic interests of its members.

Your county Farm Bureau believes that its member families are the most important people in the organization. If you have any questions regarding any service or program available to Farm Bureau members, please feel free to contact the county FB administrator or any member of the board of directors.

MONROE COUNTY FARM BUREAU RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS

The Monroe County Farm Bureau was recognized at the 92nd Michigan Farm Bureau State Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids during the 2011 Membership Banquet.  Donald Sahloff, president of the Monroe County Farm Bureau, accepted the Star Awards from MFB President Wayne Wood on behalf of the county Farm Bureau.

Thanks to the many hours of volunteer time and effort, Monroe County received Gold Star Awards in the categories of Membership, Communications, Member Involvement, Promotion and Education, Public Policy, and County Issues.  Monroe County was also recognized with Silver Star Awards in the categories of Young Farmer and Policy Development.

Star Awards recognize county Farm Bureaus for their hard work and creativity in promoting agriculture at the county level.  Applications are judged by Michigan Farm Bureau staff.

Farm Bureau staff, insurance agents and volunteer members are also recognized with Key Club Awards for writing five or more new regular members in a calendar year.  Monroe County members and agents receiving these awards in 2011 were Jan VanBuskirk, Don Sahloff, Bill Copi and Jacey Wasenko.