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Matchett a model voice for ag in local govt.
Tim Matchett has community involvement in his blood and roots sunk deep in western Charlevoix County — specifically Marion Township, just south of…
Mental health is everyone’s issue
Farm Bureau is in the fight against farm stress and the too-long-overlooked challenges to farmers’ mental health. We’re sharing resources with every…
Involvement experience key to effective local govt. service
For two decades Phil Kuyers has represented farmers and farming on the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, including three years chairing the body…
School boards: Shaping lives & giving back
Ingham County Farm Bureau member Laura Cheney knew she wanted to give back to her community and serving on the Mason Public Schools Board of…
Farmers' innate understanding makes them prime candidates for county drain commission work
In his role as a drain inspector for the Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner, Chris Machiela oversees the inspection and maintenance of drains…
Board of review service essential for fair local taxation
Does helping local neighbors understand their property taxes, and making independent judgments based on facts and law, sound like fun? If so, you are…
Farmers in gov't: Get involved, give back
A lifelong interest in government and politics will equip anyone with a good supply of quips and pithy zingers. One of Brian Frederick’s favorites…