Programs

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.

Community Action Groups are encouraged to attend the County Annual Meeting for special recognition.

For more information about this program, visit the Community Action Groups website.

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.

Northwest County Farm Bureau sponsors any member interested in speaking out on behalf of farmers and ranchers in the Northwest County area.

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.

Ag in the Classroom curriculums are available from kindergarten all the way through to career assistance programs starting in Jr. High. contact Northwest County's P & E Chair, Kelsey LaCross at 231-633-4550 for more information.

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.

Traverse City's national commodities need to be represented on a national level. NW FB will sponsor a member willing to make our county's voice heard in D.C.!

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.

The Young Farmers in Grand Traverse and Leelanau County have increased dramatically over the past few years. These young farmers participate in a myriad of conferences and social events made available to them to support their farming and ranching interests. Call Adam Wagner at 218-0255 for more 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.

Call Karen Alma at the Northwest County offce before April 30th if you are interested. Northwest County will sponsor youth entirely.

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