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Volunteer of the Month
MFB's Volunteers of the Month are selected by a panel of discerning staff judges who work with Farm Bureau members statewide in a variety of program areas. Nomination forms are available at all county offices, or by contacting Lori Chamberlain at the MFB Young Farmer Department at (800) 292-2680, ext. 3234.
Jean Wylie-Abbe
June, 2007 Volunteer of the Month
Farm Bureau honors Livingston County member for service and dedication
In recognition of her outstanding work helping to educate area youngsters about agriculture, Jean Wylie-Abbe of Fowlerville has been honored by the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) as the statewide organization's Volunteer of the Month for June 2007.
Wylie-Abbe is retired and lives with her husband Marv in Howell Township, where she boards horses; keeps cattle, goats and chickens; and raises hay and straw.
Her operation hosted Livingston County Farm Bureau's annual Project RED (Rural Education Day) at her farm in May. It was the fifth time Wylie-Abbe opened up her farm so hundreds of visiting third-graders could learn first-hand about agriculture. Last year's event brought more than 650 guests to the Howell Township farm.
"Jean works her tail off preparing her farm for the students," wrote her nominator for Volunteer of the Month honors. "We get in about two days ahead of time to set up the exhibits. When we arrive, the farm is immaculate.
"She acts like we are doing her a favor by bringing over 600 people to her farm. She loves sharing it."
Wylie-Abbe also hosts riding lessons for disabled young people throughout the summer, and is a member of the Livingston County Farm Bureau's Promotion and Education Committee.
"She is a rare treat of a person and one who is loved and valued by those who have the privilege of working with and knowing her," her nominator wrote.
Wylie-Abbe has two grown children, whose families live nearby.
