District policy development meetings scheduled across the state

Several district policy development meetings are set for the remainder of spring and into summer. These gatherings bring together county Farm Bureau members like you to explore emerging issues facing Michigan farms and agribusinesses, discuss how Farm Bureau can help shape outcomes, and enjoy time connecting with fellow members.  

Here's the schedule:

• District 1 (Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren) — 6:30 p.m. June 23; Diamond Lake Orchard, 62216 Eagle Point Rd., Cassopolis; contact Sarah Pion, 269-377-4841
• District 2 (Branch, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee) — 6:30 p.m. June 24; Pleasant View Farm, 4840 Sand Lake Rd., Jonesville; contact Becca Gulliver, 989-708-1082
• District 3 (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne) — Convened June 11; county PD work continues; contact: Hannah Meyers
• District 4 (Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Ottawa) — Convened June 9; county PD work continues; contact Lori Schrauben, 517-230-3462
• District 5 (Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Genesee, Shiawassee) — Convened June 11; county PD work continues; contact Hannah Nunn
• District 6 (Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola) — 6:30 p.m. June 26; Beagio’s Pizza, 5795 Sanilac Rd., Kingston; contact: Laken Polega 989-550-7069
• District 7 (Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola) — convened April 15; county PD work continues; contact Andrew Smith
• District 8 (Bay, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw) — 6 p.m. July 8; Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd., University Center; contact Alex Schunk, 989-824-0738
• District 9 (Benzie-Manistee, Mason, Missaukee, Northwest Michigan, Wexford) — convened May 22; county PD committee work continues; contact Kelsee Steenwyk
• District 10 (Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Huron Shores, Iosco, Ogemaw) — 6:30 p.m July 8; 5712 W. Main Street, Sterling; contact Sonya Novotny, 248-410-2340
• District 11 (Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Otsego, Presque Isle) — 6 p.m. June 18; Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix; contact: Kathleen Blust, 248-238-2363
• District 12 (Chippewa, Copper Country, Hiawathaland, Iron Range, Mac-Luce Schoolcraft, Menominee) — 6 p.m. Sept. 3; Big Boy, 1950 US-41 W., Marquette; contact Craig Knudson, 231-357-3864

“We love seeing both new and returning members at these meetings,” said Emily Reinart, Michigan Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy outreach specialist. “It’s a low-pressure environment to share ideas, identify challenges and opportunities, and explore how we might address them through updates to our state or national policy book.”

As additional meeting details become available, this article will be updated.

Interested in participating or missed your district’s meeting but still have input to share? Reach out to your MFB Regional Manager to get involved.

Can’t attend in person? Explore other ways to provide input. 

Policy proposals from district meetings will be advanced to county annual meetings for member votes. Approved proposals move on to the 21-member state-level policy development committee. The final slate will be considered by voting delegates during MFB’s annual meeting, Dec. 2-3 in Grand Rapids.

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