Programs
4-H Fun Night Ice Cream Social and Bicycle Giveaway
During the Clare County Fair (Aug. 18-23) the 4-H sponsors a fun night for its families. Clare County FB joins in the fun by sponsoring an ice social and bicycle giveaway for the youth. We welcome anyone who wants to dip ice cream to join us on 4-H Fun Night in the area outside the animal barns. Just look for our sign and introduce yourself. Hint, hint: The 4-H agent is also a FB member, so we are easy to find, just ask around.
Community Action Groups
This group of friends and neighbors meets monthly to discuss key issues affecting agriculture. Whether the issue is zoning, community planning, school finance, or even a neighborhood beautification project, a Community Action Group is the perfect tool to find solutions, gain knowledge, share ideas, and take action.
Contact William Brewer at 386-2773 for information on meeting dates and times
Sodbusters - South end of Clare County
NE Cowpokes - Northeast corner of Clare County
Lansing 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.
Up to four volunteers may register to attend this event. Contact President Ron Rexer or the county office to reserve a spot.
For more information about this program, visit the Lansing Legislative Seminar website.
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.
Joan Rexer recieved the 2007 Ag Promoter of the year for her wonderful and comprehensive work at educating the public and students of Clare County. She enjoys promoting agriculture at many events and extra help is always needed. If you like to have fun and want to join her committee, give her a call at 539-7586.
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.
Each year two delegates are sent to Washington D.C. to remind our legislators of the importance of agriculture in Clare County. Contact President Ron Rexer or the county office for more information.
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.
Young Farmers are a vital part of agriculture's continued existance. They are few and far between and usually very busy with work and family. This group is available to provide an environment where young farmers and their families can come together to share some ideas as well as some fun with those who have similar interests and business endeavors. They are currently planning some social events, so call the county office for the latest event information.
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.
The 2008 participant was Tanya Fancon who had rave reviews about the seminar and the friendships she acquired there. She will be sharing her experience with the members at this fall's county annual meeting. If you know of a student that willbe a Junior or Senior during the 2009-10 school year, please contact the county office by April to get registration forms. These forms may also be available from area high school guidance counselors.
For more information about this program, visit the Young People's Citizenship Seminar website.
