Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can I contact the Editor?
A. You can contact the editor via e-mail at: mfneditor@michfb.com, or by telephone at 800-292-2680 ext. 6540.

Q. I'd like to place an ad. What should I do?
A. Advertising information can be found on-line by clicking on the "Media Kit" link at the top of this page. You may also contact Tim Rogers, Advertising Sales Representative of the Michigan Farm News by e-mail at: mifarmnews@michfb.com, or by telephone (517) 323-6543.

Q. How do I place a classified ad?
A. For information on classified ads, please call Lora or Sharon at 800-968-3129. Please note that free classified ads placed on this Web site DO NOT appear in the print edition. There is a small fee associated with running classifieds in the print edition.

Q. How often is Michigan Farm News published?
A. The Michigan Farm News is published 20 times a year, or on the 15th and 30th of every month with the following exceptions: May, June, July, and December.

Q. How do I change my subscription address?
A. Address changes can be made by calling 800-292-2680 ext. 3205.

Q. How do I discontinue my subscription?
A. If you'd like to stop receiving Michigan Farm News please call 800-292-2680 ext. 3205.

Q. I have a story idea. Who should I send it to?
A. Story ideas can be submitted to the editor via e-mail. We will consider story ideas, but there is no guarantee they will be published. Submit your story ideas to mfneditor@michfb.com.

Q. Can I reproduce/reprint articles from Michigan Farm News?
A. Yes, but only with prior permission from the editor.

Q. I'd like to get a copy of an older issue, what can I do?
A. If you're looking for a specific story, you may want to consider searching our web archive. If you can't find what you're looking for, or would still like a copy of a past issue please call 800-292-2680 ext. 3205.

Q. I missed an issue of Michigan Farm News, what should I do?
A. Please call 800-292-2680 ext. 3205.

Q. I'm looking for an article that ran in an old issue, but I can't find it on your Web site. What gives?
A. Although there is an extensive archive of issues on the Michigan Farm News Web site, not every article from every issue is published. If you can't find the article your looking for, please call 800-292-2680 ext. 3205 and we can try to fax or mail you a copy.

Q. I used to get a quarterly publication called Rural Living, but I don't anymore. What happened?
A. Rural Living was retooled and renamed as Benefits Advisor in 2001 after a commissioned survey revealed there is more interest in the benefits of Michigan Farm Bureau membership than in a feature-oriented magazine.