Event Photos
2008 New County Leadership Conference
SPEAKER - Don NugentCutline: Farmer and fruit-processing entrepreneur Don Nugent was the keynote speaker at MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing. Nugent delivered a powerful message about meeting challenges and adversity head-on with creativity and a mind open to the opportunities offered by the unexpected. His Frankfort-based Graceland Fruit Company is a global player in fruit and vegetable processing.
Barry County FB - group
Cutline: Barry County Farm Bureau member Kyle McKeown of Middleville attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Branch County FB - group
Cutline: Branch County Farm Bureau members Matthew Avery and Brandi Walters attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Clinton County FB - group
Cutline: Clinton County Farm Bureau members Charles Scovill, Carol Stewart and Kristopher Wardin attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Clinton County new president Charles Scovill
Cutline: New Clinton County Farm Bureau President Charles Scovill (right) received his ceremonial gavel from MFB President Wayne H. Wood at MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Gratiot County new president John Crumbaugh
Cutline: New Gratiot County Farm Bureau President John Crumbaugh (right) received his ceremonial gavel from MFB President Wayne H. Wood at MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Hiawathaland FB - group
Cutline: Hiawathaland Farm Bureau members Theodore and Amber Hanson attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Hillsdale County new president Kevin Bever
Cutline: New Hillsdale County Farm Bureau President Kevin Bever (right) received his ceremonial gavel from MFB President Wayne H. Wood at MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Huron County FB - group
Cutline: Huron County Farm Bureau Corey Oeschger of Essexville attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Ingham County FB - group
Cutline: Ingham County Farm Bureau member Betty Jo Nash of Mason attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Isabella County FB - group
Cutline: Isabella County Farm Bureau members Bill Funnell attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Kalamazoo County FB - group
Cutline: Kalamazoo County Farm Bureau members David Rutten and Todd Weinberg attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Kent County FB - group
Cutline: Kent County Farm Bureau member Renee McCauley of Lowell attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Lapeer County FB - group
Cutline: Lapeer County Farm Bureau member Stephan Listwak attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Lenawee County FB - group
Cutline: Lenawee County Farm Bureau members (from left) Richard Ries, Emily Ries, Brenda Scharer, Tom Scharer and Anna Simpkins attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Lenawee County new president Tom Scharer
Cutline: New Lenawee County Farm Bureau President Tom Scharer (right) received his ceremonial gavel from MFB President Wayne H. Wood at MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Livingston County FB - group
Cutline: Livingston County Farm Bureau members (from left) Matt Germane, Richard Kawalski, Jeanne Sparks, David Roberts, Lois Winegar and George Winegar attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Livingston County new president Matt Germane
Cutline: New Livingston County Farm Bureau President Matt Germane (right) received his ceremonial gavel from MFB President Wayne H. Wood at MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Mecosta County FB - group
Cutline: Mecosta County Farm Bureau member Jerry Caryl attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Montcalm County FB - group
Cutline: Montcalm County Farm Bureau members Gregory Heinze and Alvin Rush attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Muskegon County FB - group
Cutline: Muskegon County Farm Bureau members Ted Crowley and Todd Bosker attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Muskegon County new president Ted Crowley
Cutline: New Muskegeon County Farm Bureau President Ted Crowley (right) received his ceremonial gavel from MFB President Wayne H. Wood at MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Newaygo County FB - group
Cutline: Newaygo County Farm Bureau members Scott Henry and Lawrence Bisson attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Newaygo County new president Scott Henry
Cutline: New Newaygo County Farm Bureau President Scott Henry (right) received his ceremonial gavel from MFB President Wayne H. Wood at MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Northwest Michigan FB - group
Cutline: Northwest Michigan Farm Bureau members (from left) Peggy Wagner, Brent Wagner, Jackie Bott and Stephen Bott attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Northwest Michigan new president Brent Wagner
Cutline: New Northwest Michigan Farm Bureau President Brent Wagner (right) received his ceremonial gavel from MFB President Wayne H. Wood at MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Ottawa County new president Merle Langeland
Cutline: New Ottawa County Farm Bureau President Merle Langeland (right) received his ceremonial gavel from MFB President Wayne H. Wood at MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Saginaw County FB - group
Cutline: Saginaw County Farm Bureau members Ron Weisenberger and Anthony Czymbor attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Saginaw County new president Ron Weisenberger
Cutline: New Saginaw County Farm Bureau President Ron Weisenberger (right) received his ceremonial gavel from MFB President Wayne H. Wood at MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Sanilac County FB - group
Cutline: Sanilac County Farm Bureau members Matt Frostic and Richard Thompson attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Sanilac County new president Matt Frostic
Cutline: New Sanilac County Farm Bureau President Matt Frostic (right) received his ceremonial gavel from MFB President Wayne H. Wood at MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.
Wayne County FB - group
Cutline: Wayne County Farm Bureau members Frank Rochowiak and Robert Cook attended MFB's 2008 New County Leadership Conference, Dec. 18-19 in Lansing.







