The Michigan Ag Council (MAC) is comprised of more than 15 agriculture related groups, including Michigan Farm Bureau. The efforts of MAC are needed because it is imperative for stakeholders to write the narrative of Michigan agriculture. Through its collaborative structure, MAC promotes a positive image for agriculture and takes an assertive, proactive approach in telling the story of modern agriculture as a result of technological advancements.
We encourage MAC to expand national and regional collaboration.
Funding for the MAC is critical; to be successful, it needs to come from a variety of sources focused on Michigan including commodity groups, financial institutions, food processors and retailers. We encourage county Farm Bureaus and individual members to financially support MAC and Farm Bureau members to consider joining MAC as business members. A mix of financing for this joint effort will allow MAC to do more positive education and promotion about agriculture, and multiply its ability to reach consumers at all levels.