Programs

Calhoun County Farm Market Brochure

We are pleased to provide the brochure complete with a map of the county showing local Farm Fresh products & services.  Stop by our office to pick yours up to find fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, plants, and more! Download a PDF version of the map to print right in your home at http://www.michfb.com/files/2010/Calhoun_Co_Local_Benefits_MAP.pdf

Promotion & Education

The goal of the Promotion and Education program is to educate Michigan consumers about agriculture through working with children and schools and coordinating public outreach programs to promote and educate about agriculture. In addition, the Promotion and Education program strives to educate farmers on issues impacting agriculture.

Contact us if you are an elementary teacher who would like an Ag in the Classroom presentation.  Our committee visits classrooms thru out Calhoun County and would welcome the opportunity to come to your classroom!

For more information about this program, visit the Promotion & Education website.

Washington Legislative Seminar

Each year, Farm Bureau organizes face-to-face meetings with hundreds of Farm Bureau leaders and their respective elected officials. These annual "lobbying" missions are a key element in the Farm Bureau grassroots policy development and policy execution process.

In 2010 Doug and Anne Leach of Homer & Ron and Linda Smith of Marshall ae traveling to Washington DC representing Calhoun COunty FB

For more information about this program, visit the Washington Legislative Seminar website.

Young Farmer

The Young Farmer program is designed to develop leadership potential for men and women between the ages of 18 and 35.

Mark Crandall and Tiffany Weitzel are co-chairs for our Young Farmer Committee.  Contact us to take part in the YF events!

For more information about this program, visit the Young Farmer website.

Young People's Citizenship Seminar

Over two hundred twenty of the top students from Michigan convene each year in late June to learn about world economic and political systems and conduct their own mock election. Sponsored by county Farm Bureaus across the state, the Citizenship Seminar has been conducted for over 35 years and has provided leadership skills for over 5,000 of Michigan's youth.

Mary Boughton is our coordinator for our county and we are looking for interested students.  Please contact us for more information

For more information about this program, visit the Young People's Citizenship Seminar website.