Eight district policy development meetings have been scheduled for June, with more happening later this summer. The meetings gather county Farm Bureau members like yourself to learn about emerging issues facing Michigan’s farms and agribusinesses, have discussions on how Farm Bureau can influence the direction or outcome of issues, and simply spend time socializing.
“We love seeing new and returning members at district policy development meetings,” said Emily Reinart, Michigan Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy outreach specialist. “It’s a low-pressure environment to share ideas, identify problems and opportunities, and determine how our organization might respond through changes to our state or national policy book.”
As details are confirmed, this article will be updated. Reach out to the contacts listed to communicate your interest in participating.
Can’t make it to a meeting? Check out other ways to contribute and provide input.
District 1
June 27, 6:30 p.m.
Daryl Griner's Shop, 13120 Born St., Jones
Contact: Sarah Pion, (269) 377-4841
District 2
June 29, 6 p.m.
Pleasant View Farm, 4840 Sand Lake Rd., Jonesville
Contact: Kim Kerr, (269) 967-3759
District 3
June 14, 6 p.m.
Fusilier Family Farm, 16400 Herman Rd., Manchester
Contact: Hannah Meyers, (616) 485-4469
District 4
June 20, 6:30 p.m.
The Fairway Event and Banquet Center, 13955 Cascade Rd. SE, Lowell
Contact: Lori Schrauben, (517) 230-3462
District 5
June 8, 6:30 p.m.
Ryan's Roadhouse, 902 E State St., Saint Johns
Contact: Nicole Jennings, (810) 569-9610
District 6
Convened on April 4
County PD committee work continues
Contact: Laken Polega (989) 550-7069
District 7
Convened on April 6
County PD committee work continues
Contact: Bridget Silvernail, (989) 640-6973
District 8
July 11
Time and location to be determined
Contact: Alex Schunk, (989) 824-0738
District 9
June 8, 6 p.m.
Ellen's Corners, 6052 M-115, Mesick
Contact: Kelsee Steenwyk, (810) 922-1866
District 10
June 22, 11 a.m.
Logan Township Hall, 4507 E M-55, Prescott
Contact: Sonya Novotny, (248) 410-2340
District 11
June 14, 5 p.m.
Charlevoix District Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix
Contact: Matt Frollo, (989) 798-1663
District 12
September 7
Time and location to be determined
Contact: Craig Knudson, (231) 357-3864
Proposals developed at local meetings will be carried forward to county annual meetings where members will vote to pass the proposals on to the 21-member state-level policy development committee. The final slate of policies is then considered by voting delegates at MFB’s annual meeting, Nov. 28-30 in Grand Rapids. Learn more
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