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Farm Bureau members invited to help shape policy priorities
Michigan Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy development process is underway, with members encouraged to share ideas and help shape the organization’s…
Legislative updates for May 2026
This update includes recently introduced bills and those moving through the legislative process. Michigan Farm Bureau’s positions are rooted in the…
Michigan Farm Bureau, AgriPac release legislator vote record
Ahead of the state’s primary and general elections, Michigan Farm Bureau recently released its 2026 vote record. County Farm Bureau members can…
Herrygers takes the helm at MACMA
Thumb native turned West-Sider, Andrea Herrygers has stepped into the boots left by the recent retirement of longtime MACMA leader Dawn Drake.
Farmers Teaching Farmers: Speaker Spotlight
Register before June 1 to attend MFB’s inaugural Farmers Teaching Farmers event at the Farm Bureau Center in Lansing.
June 3 deadline: Speakers wanted for 2027 Growing Together
MFB’s 2027 Growing Together Conference, next January in Grand Rapids, is looking to fill out its agenda of speakers and presenters.
Emerging issue: water use and site-specific review
Many farmers report challenges navigating the process and have expressed concerns about how the program functions in practice.
Emerging issue: defining ultra-processed foods
Concerns have been raised about the ability of ultra-processed foods classification systems to accurately capture the characteristics that may impact…
Emerging issue: supply chain sustainability initiatives
Increasingly, companies are striving to meet internal goals by mandating on-farm practices. This could lead to increased pressure on farmers who wish…
Emerging issue: MAEAP incentives
As MAEAP evolves, this presents an opportunity for farmers to weigh in on what practices, incentives, and program components would be most beneficial…