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MFB Rural Communities Taskforce preps recommendations for policy development

The Michigan Farm Bureau Rural Communities taskforce had a hefty charge: provide recommendations on issues like land use decisions, agricultural…

MFB’s Darling to retire from board: ‘This is for the future of the industry’

In between John Deere combines and a 6.4-liter Ford 350, Doug Darling circles the reporter and cameraman. He’s the one asking questions, and he wants…

Legislative updates for October 2023

MFB's legislative positions are rooted in the organization’s member-developed policy.

New tool helps Farm Bureau members report disagreements with equipment manufacturers

AFBF has launched a new tool for members to provide feedback or report a disagreement with the five equipment manufacturers operating under an MOU…

Champions of Excellence honors county Farm Bureau involvement, innovation

MFB has announced the 2023 Champions of Excellence, acknowledging county Farm Bureaus’ achievements in outstanding member involvement and innovative…

Ready for our friend SAM’s annual visit?

State Annual Meeting launches a new Meeting Season: your best opportunity to kick the tires and take Farm Bureau for a spin!

Michigan dairy producers testify at Federal Milk Marketing Order hearing

Three Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) members delivered a consistently themed message to USDA officials during the ongoing Federal Milk Marketing Order…

Meet Your Staff: West-Central Regional Manager Bridget Silvernail

One of MFB’s 12 intrepid Regional Representatives, Bridget Silvernail works with Farm Bureau members in Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana…

Meet Your Staff: County Services Manager Michelle Maloney

With the same energy and competitive spirit that inform her personal life, Michelle Maloney serves Michigan’s 65 county Farm Bureaus — very much to…

DISCUSS: Bringing Consumers Down on MI Farm

Down on MI Farm Dinners achieved the goal of connecting consumers to food, but it did much more – it brought together multiple segments of the…

Block Party podcast discusses bringing consumers onto the farm

The new Block Party episode introduces you to Michigan Ag Council staff and the October CAG discussion topic on welcoming consumers onto the farm.

State annual delegates to fill at-large vacancy on state board

Longtime at-large director Doug Darling of Monroe County won’t seek reelection this year, meaning certain change atop Michigan’s largest agricultural…
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