Since its establishment, Washtenaw 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.

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Ford Motor Company is pleased to announce an exclusive offer for Michigan Farm Bureau members:

$500 Bonus Cash toward the purchase or lease of any eligible Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle.  For more information go to the Bulletins section to view the New Ford Membership Discount!!!

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UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS AT THE LODI TOWNSHIP HALL:

March 5, 2012 @ 7:00 pm - Washtenaw County Road & Drain Commission

March 12, 2012 @ 7:00 pm - Washtenaw County Sheriff Dept. and Michigan State Police

March 19, 2012 @ 7:00 pm - Oil & Gas Lease Information Meeting

An Emergency Management Seminar on April 4 will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds in Saline.

Doing everything possible to prevent an accident is paramount, however; having an emergency preparedness plan in place is also imperative because knowing what to do if an accident occurs could save your life or the life of a loved one!

Carl Hein and Jeff Foulke’s presentation entitled: “So Now the Accident Has Happened...” will center around what farmers and family members should do if an emergency occurs on their farm.  This will include:

• Initial actions to make the area safer

• A brief discussion on first aid

• How to assist emergency responders

• Some things NOT to do.

There will be a tractor rolled over onto a manikin to prompt discussion and illustrate some points during the presentation.

Hein, who lives near Pinckney, is a Lieutenant with the Ann Arbor Fire Department. Jeff Foulke who lives near Manchester is a Captain and Emergency Medical Technician with the Pittsfield Township Fire Department.



Amy Gilhouse from the Washtenaw County Conservation District and Craig Anderson manager of the Michigan Farm Bureau Labor and Safety Services Department will also share information with attendees.

Presentations will be repeated throughout the day. Light refreshments and a free lunch will be served. Mark your calendar and plan to join us. It could make all the difference one day.