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.

Lansing Legislative was attended this year by President, Jill Benson, and Board Member Jim Vogler. They found it, as usual, an informative, and useful tool and enjoyed the opportunity to attend.

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.

Jean Kohler is the Promotion and Education representative for Wexford County and she does a wonderful job in representing our county. She is responsible for making sure that the Ag-Day baby is recongized (this is the child born during ag week) with a $50 bag of groceries. Everything in the grocery bag is either grown or produced in Michigan. During the Fair, she has a space reserved for the Adopt-A-Garden project, and always has something special growing in our plot. This plot is judged each year, and we usually win some kind of ribbon each year with a small cash award. Jean also coordinates the Food Drive for the Harvest for All program. She sets up a display at the local Glen's store and accepts donations of food and money for the local food pantries and the King's Storehouse.

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

Young Farmer

The Young Farmer program is designed to develop leadership potential for men and women between the ages of 18 and 35.

There will be a Young Farmer Discussion Meet on September 12, 2007 at Ellen's Corners in Mesick, MI. Discussion Meet topics are available from the county administrative manager, Barbara Weigold, by calling 775-4430 Monday thru Thursday.

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.

Two students have attended YPCS this year. Caitlyn and Brenda Benson. They stated that they had an awesome time there and learned a lot about politics. Also, what they had learned would stay with them for a long time! It was a great experience and both wish that they had the chance to attend again!!!

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


	About Us :: Board of Directors :: Newsletter :: Annual Meeting :: Office Info :: Contact Us :: How Do I Join? Programs 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. Lansing Legislative was attended this year by President, Jill Benson, and Board Member Jim Vogler. They found it, as usual, an informative, and useful tool and enjoyed the opportunity to attend. 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. Jean Kohler is the Promotion and Education representative for Wexford County and she does a wonderful job in representing our county. She is responsible for making sure that the Ag-Day baby is recongized (this is the child born during ag week) with a $50 bag of groceries. Everything in the grocery bag is either grown or produced in Michigan. During the Fair, she has a space reserved for the Adopt-A-Garden project, and always has something special growing in our plot. This plot is judged each year, and we usually win some kind of ribbon each year with a small cash award. Jean also coordinates the Food Drive for the Harvest for All program. She sets up a display at the local Glen's store and accepts donations of food and money for the local food pantries and the King's Storehouse. For more information about this program, visit the Promotion & Education website. Young Farmer The Young Farmer program is designed to develop leadership potential for men and women between the ages of 18 and 35. There will be a Young Farmer Discussion Meet on September 12, 2007 at Ellen's Corners in Mesick, MI. Discussion Meet topics are available from the county administrative manager, Barbara Weigold, by calling 775-4430 Monday thru Thursday. 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. Two students have attended YPCS this year. Caitlyn and Brenda Benson. They stated that they had an awesome time there and learned a lot about politics. Also, what they had learned would stay with them for a long time! It was a great experience and both wish that they had the chance to attend again!!! For more information about this program, visit the Young People's Citizenship Seminar website. Copyrights, Disclosures & Disclaimers