For more than 100 years, Michigan Farm Bureau has been the voice of Michigan agriculture. Our advocacy staff understands that policy and politics play a key role in protecting the interests, passions and livelihoods of MFB members.
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November 18, 2019
While Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) have long advocated for comprehensive agricultural labor reforms, the organizations are – unlike others – not being quick to support the Farm Workforce Modernization Act recently introduced in the U.S. House without further improvements.
November 14, 2019
The Michigan Senate this week approved legislation, 21-14, to repeal the Lower Peninsula’s feeding and baiting ban, enacted by the Natural Resources Commission in 2018.
Michigan Farm Bureau urges members to voice concern with the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to modify the nation’s Renewable Fuel Standards.
November 7, 2019
Seven bills making comprehensive updates to the state’s animal agriculture laws passed the Michigan House of Representatives late Wednesday evening and now heads to the Governor’s desk for approval.
November 6, 2019
The Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday evening passed House Bill 4687, effectively repealing the feeding and baiting ban in the lower peninsula previously enacted by the Natural Resources Commission in 2018.