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.

Allegan County has two Community Action Groups that meet every month.  One group is in the Hopkins area with the other group meeting in the Hamilton area.

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

This year the Promotion & Education group took first place in a booth at the fair.  Many thanks go to Regina Coffey, Jeanne Folkert, Kim Overhiser, Barb Garlock and Denise Veenstra for their creative ideas and their willingness to take on this project.

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.

Brad Lubbers represented Allegan County in Washington this year.  He had a great time while learning and discussing ideas with elected officials.

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.

Allegan County has a very active Young Farmer group.  They are led by Brad Lubbers and they have many fun and interesting things that they do.  Be sure to call the office (269-355-1500) with any questions.

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