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Lansing Legislative Seminar
Will your voice be heard in Lansing?
The annual Lansing Legislative Seminar (LLS) is your opportunity for face-to-face interaction with Michigan legislative leaders. You will be provided with the information and examples to give legislators an accurate picture of how Farm Bureau policy reflects the real issues that face agriculture today. Many critical issues impacting agriculture are on the minds of legislators including government funding, the state budget, animal care, health care, food safety, energy and much more.
With so much at stake it is vital legislators hear from their constituents. Here's your chance!
Lansing Legislative Seminar will be held February 17, 2010 with a registration deadline of January 27, 2010. The program will feature educational sessions on key agricultural issues, a luncheon with a distinguished speaker and a reception where nearly 400 farmer members have the opportunity to visit with their legislators.
Interested in attending next year's seminar? Contact your county Farm Bureau for more information.
2010 LANSING LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR AGENDA
10:45 a.m. - Registration opens
11:30 a.m. - Lunch buffet opens
Noon - Lunch program
- Welcome and Introductions
- Presentation of the Excellence in Grassroots Lobbying Award
- Guest speakers Don Koivisto, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director and Becky Humphries, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment Director
1:30 p.m. - Issue briefings
- MDA - A model for supporting economic development
- Taxes - The elephant in the room
- Government Reform - What it means to me
- Grassroots Lobbying - How to talk the talk and how to walk the walk
4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. - Legislative reception
