Programs

Annual Commissioners' Dinner

Every spring, Isabella County Farm Bureau invites the county commissioners, road commissioner, county sheriff, and local officials to a dinner meeting featuring all of the foods grown and raised here in Isabella County.  The meeting is intended to create an awareness of each other's concerns and the opportunity for discussion.  This meeting has proven to be a great way to keep communications open about agriculture issues.

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.

Several members of our community attend this event annually.

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

Monthly Legislative Breakfasts

Isabella County Farm Bureau sponsors a monthly legislative breakfast for our local and state officials as well as our county commissioners.  These meetings are free to Farm Bureau members and are held the first Monday of each month at various restaurants throughout the county.  These meetings allow our members the opportunity to discuss current issues and the oppotunity to speak directly with our Senator and State Representatives.  If you are interested in attending one of these meetings, please contact the county office to be added to our mailing list.

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.

Here is a chance to make new friends, meet people from a variety of backgrounds and engage in dynamic activities that demonstrate the importance of modern agriculture in today's society.

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

Scholarships

Isabella County Farm Bureau offers up to four scholarships to those pursuing a career in agriculture.  Scholarships are awarded based on GPA, leadership and community activities as it relates to their field of study, and educational and career plans.  The deadline for applications to be submitted is March 1.  Applications are available at the county office.

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.

Last year, Farm Bureau Members Gail & Lois Willoughby of Lincoln Township and Ed & Shirley Kalis of Fremont Township attended this event.

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.

It also give opportunities to go to local and state discussion competitions, and win cash and prizes.  This is an exciting way to be part of Michigan's agriculture.

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.

Isabella County sponsors up to four students each year.

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