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.

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 to our largest group ever. These young farmers participate in a myriad of conferences and social events made available to them to support their farming and ranching interests.

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