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  • Lansing Legislative Seminar

  • Your statewide policy kickoff event

    Are you passionate about Farm Bureau policy and issues affecting agriculture? If so, you won't want to miss this event!

    Lansing Legislative Seminar provides an opportunity for you to:

    • Learn from expert speakers,
    • Help legislative and regulatory leaders understand Farm Bureau policy, and
    • Meet Farm Bureau members with shared interests.  

  • 2018 Agenda 

    Optional Morning Activities

    9:00 a.m. State Capitol Building Walking Tour

    • Departs the Lansing Center at 8:45 a.m. 
    • Register early; limited spots available!
    AgriPac 40th Anniversary

    9:00 a.m. AgriPac 40th Anniversary Fundraiser Reception

    For a $40 donation, supporters will enjoy a light breakfast, an opportunity to catch-up with other Farm Bureau members and agricultural industry stakeholders, and hear remarks from special guests. Anyone contributing $100 or more at the fundraiser will receive two raffle entries for a YETI Roadie cooler. 

    Payment can be submitted via personal check made out to "AgriPac" or county Farm Bureau/farm checks made out to "FarmPac". Checks can be taken at the door or mailed in advanced to AgriPac, 7373 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917. Credit cards will also be accepted at the door.

    Emceed by MFB President Carl Bednarski, other speakers include:

    • Matt Rush, a New Mexico farmer and rancher, who will discuss the need for a viable political action committee.
    • Al Almy, a long serving MFB staff member who served as AgriPac’s secretary from 1978-2005. He will share why and how AgriPac was founded and highlight how AgriPac ultimately helps implement Farm Bureau policy.    

    Featured Program

    11:00 a.m. Registration

    11:30 a.m. Lunch Program

    • Remarks from MFB President Carl Bednarski
    • Excellence in Grass-roots Lobbying Award presentation

    12:30 p.m. Keynote by Matt Rush, New Mexico farmer and cattle rancher

    2:00 p.m. Issue Sessions (choose one)

    • Water Use
    • Michigan farm-related taxes
    • 2018 Election and State Budget Update
    • Vision Web Workshop with Matt Rush

    2:45 p.m. Networking Break

    3:15 p.m. Issue Sessions (choose one)

    • Water Use
    • Michigan farm-related taxes
    • 2018 Election and State Budget Update
    • Vision Web Workshop with Matt Rush

    4:30 p.m. Legislative Reception

    Visit with state representatives, senators, and numerous other government leaders.