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Farmer Idea Exchange (FIE)
The American Farm Bureau Federation sponsors the Farmer Idea Exchange Contest. The contest is designed to surface inventions, equipment modifications, innovative crops, marketing techniques, management systems and farming practices developed by farmers and ranchers. Its purpose is to encourage Farm Bureau farmer/rancher members to share their innovative ideas and help other farmers/ranchers find new ways to cut cost, improve efficiency, protect/improve the environment and increase their net income.
Up to 15 ideas from around the country will be selected to display their winning idea as part of the 2010 AFBF Convention in Seattle, Washington, January 10-11, 2010. This is an informal presentation of the innovations and practices that farmers have developed and used. The winners selected will receive up to $1,500 toward expenses incurred to participate in the AFBF showcase.
Enter your outstanding and innovative idea now. Who knows, you may be showing it off to Farm Bureau members and guests from across the nation in January!
You can complete the application online at http://www.fb-orders.com/fie/ or mail your completed application to:
Michigan Farm Bureau
Attn: Lori Chamberlain
7373 W. Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
Applicants will also have the opportunity to share their idea with a poster display at the Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
County Activities of Excellence (CAE)
Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization that has been effective for over 90 years, thanks to the innovative, action-oriented programs developed by county Farm Bureaus. The Farm Bureau County Activities of Excellence (CAE) Program is designed to celebrate and recognize such programs. The purpose of the program is to recognize and share successful county Farm Bureau programs and activities.
Fifteen county Farm Bureaus from across the nation will be selected to present a display of their winning activity during the AFBF Annual Meeting Showcase, Jan. 10-11, 2010, in Seattle, Washington. Those counties selected will receive $2,000 toward expenses incurred to participate in the CAE program.
Enter your county's outstanding program now. You may be showing it to members from across the nation in January!
You can complete the application online at http://www.fb-orders.com/cae/ or mail your completed application to:
Michigan Farm Bureau
Attn: Lori Chamberlain
7373 W. Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
Applicants will also have the opportunity to share their idea with a poster display at the Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award
The Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes outstanding achievements of Michigan 4-H volunteers or groups that have exhibited excellence in 4-H youth education and leadership development in the areas of beef cattle; dairy cattle; goats; horses; horticulture, crops and soils; poultry; rabbits; sheep; swine; and veterinary science.
An ideal honoree will have also exhibited excellence in creating learning environments where youth develop positive relationships with adults and peers; are physically and emotionally safe; are engaged in their own development; are participants rather than recipients in the learning process; develop skills that will help them succeed; understand and appreciate society's diversity and become active citizens through service and leadership.
The $1,000 annual volunteer tribute grant can be used for 4-H volunteer training, to purchase supplies and curriculum materials, or to enhance 4-H agricultural programming locally or statewide. Honorees choose where their recognition award will go to advance Michigan 4-H youth development programming in agriculture.
Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award honorees will be recognized at the Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and at an appropriate Michigan State University event. Honorees will also receive a personalized recognition memento.
