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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.
The 2011 Lansing Legislative was held on Feburary 22, and President, Jill Benson, and Vice-President, Jim Vogler attended this worthwhile event. They had a chance to speak to our state and local representatives on items of concern to Wexford County. If you are interested in attending this funcation in 2012, it is never too early to call the county office with this information at 775-4430!
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.
There are programs available for all ages, from school students to adult volunteers for all kinds of events! If gardening is your passion, we have a garden plot at the county fair each year. If children are your passion, get involved in the Ag in the Classroom projects with lessons to present from K up. We are always looking for interested members to participate!
Contact Jean if you are interested in helping out with any of the excellent events that our Promotion and Education Committee have developed for the year at 775-6310.
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.
The Washington Legislative Seminar has already been held for 2011, and we were, unfortunately, not able to send anyone from our county to represent us. This is an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. to voice our concerns there to the senators and representatives who seek our opinions and hear our concerns. If you are interested in this trip for 2012, it is never too early to call the county office at 775-4430 and speak to Barbara about this event!
For more information about this program, visit the Washington Legislative Seminar website.Wexford County Scholarship
Wexford County offers a scholarship opportunity each year for up to $1000. Agriculture students, already in college, are eligable to apply. Applications are available starting in June and must be turned in by August 8th. Call the county office for more information or an application at 775-4430.
Young Farmer
The Young Farmer program is designed to develop leadership potential for men and women between the ages of 18 and 35.
WFB is currently seeking a Young Farmer Chairperson to help plan and direct activities for our Young Farmers! This is a great opportunity to get involved and to develop your leadership potential! Please contact the County Office if you are intersted.
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.
Now is the time to register for the YPCS. Are you a high school student who has a week in June that you would like to spend time with students your age from across the state?
Are you interested in the political process and how to accomplish the tasks that you want to do? This is the program for students who are going to be seniors and juniors in high school next year.
Call Jean Kohler at 775-6310 or the county office at 775-4430 if you need more information or wish to register. This is an expense-paid program with a $20 commitment fee required from the student.
For more information about this program, visit the Young People's Citizenship Seminar website.
