Ecology Issues

What we do

The Agriculture Ecology Department provides Michigan Farm Bureau members with ecological and land use expertise. Department staff provides education, technical support and program development.

Our staff provides support for the following member committees:

Natural & Environmental Resource Advisory Committee

This committee advises the Michigan Farm Bureau Board of Directors, represents Michigan Farm Bureau, develops relationships with other organizations and agencies and encourage programming that is related to any natural resources or environmental issues.

County Issues Committee

The purpose of this committee is to identify county issues effecting agriculture. Once the issues have been identified the committee will develop and carry-out plans to address these issues.

Ecology Leadership Award

The Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) Ecology Leadership Award, previously known as the Proactive Leadership Ecology Management Award, goes to an individual, farm or partnership whose natural resources stewardship practices contribute to the protection of the environment, while maintaining or enhancing productivity and profitability.

Award Winners:

2004: Dave and Laura Cheney - Cheney Farms
2005: Larry and Elaine Gingrich - Gingrich Meadows
2006: Mike and Lana Bronkema - Shady Side Farm
2007: Frank and Cathy Genovese - Candy Cane Christmas Tree Farm

ACE 2009

Agriculture's Conference on the Environment: Managing Today for Tomorrow - planned for Wednesday, January 28, 2009 addresses environmental and economic issues that affect farms of all sizes and all commodities and Michigan's diverse $64 billion, agricultural industry.

Contact information

Scott Piggott, Agricultural Ecology Department Manager

Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, Agricultural Ecology Specialist

Matt Kapp, Land Stewardship Specialist

Dennie Olson, Agricultural Ecology Department Administrative Assistant

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