Programs

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.

Harold Sheffer, Bill & Marge McCully and Mark Gottsleben attended this seminar February 20th.

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.

Marge McCully is the committee chair. She brings Ag to the classroom and has given local teacher, Randy Atwood, a grant for books at Birch Street Elementary School from AFBF.

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.

Harold Sheffer and Bill McCully will be attending this year's seminar in March.

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.

Brad Smith and Ana Primie enjoyed this seminar and had a lot of fun. Networking with others around the state was very beneficial and they look forward to attending again in the future.

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