Preparing for Michigan Farm Bureau’s state-level Young Farmer Discussion Meet can be daunting. With five diverse topics and a wealth of resources online, it's hard to know where to begin. MFB's State Young Farmer Committee wants to simplify your first step by bringing MFB staff experts into a conversation on each of our Discussion Meet topics. Keep an eye out for the remaining topics in future issues of Farm Gate.
TOPIC: Technology has made the world more interconnected than ever, creating new avenues for communication with policymakers. How can digital engagement be leveraged to effectively connect Farm Bureau members with their local, state and national elected and appointed officials?
HOST: Allan Robinette, Kent County Farm Bureau and state Young Farmer committee member
GUEST: Loren King, Lenawee County Farm Bureau, and Nicole Sevrey, MFB Public Policy Communications Specialist
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 01 min. 37 sec. — Next steps after meeting in-person
- 02:33 — Different modes for different members
- 06:28 — Goal setting
- 07:24 — Digital engagement through public comment
- 09:10 — MFB’s digital tools
- 15:26 — Social media advocacy and micro-influencers
- 20:09 — Virtual reality and farm tours
- 25:24 — Text action alerts
- 28:34 — Challenges
- 31:52 – Local issues
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