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In his role as a drain inspector for the Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner, Chris Machiela oversees the inspection and maintenance of drains and storm sewers throughout the county, including those crisscrossing and running adjacent to farmers' fields.

Does helping local neighbors understand their property taxes, and making independent judgments based on facts and law, sound like fun? If so, you are surely destined to serve on your local board of review.

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 goes like this: “Who is this government that you speak of? It’s you. Now do your duty and be involved.”

Michigan agriculture relies on a strong transportation system to get products to and from market. Whether by truck, rail, plane or boat, each mode of transportation plays a part keeping Michigan farmers moving forward. But out of all the vital infrastructure agriculture needs, nothing compares to the importance of our local roads.

Do you want to preserve your community’s rural and agricultural heritage? Interested in hosting agritourism activities like on-farm weddings or other value-added activities to diversify revenue from the business that keeps the family farm in your family for future generations?

Sarah Zastrow of Midland County took the top spot at Michigan Farm Bureau's 2021 Young Farmer Discussion Meet Nov. 30 at MFB's 102nd Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids.

Lake City first grade teacher Jen Nichols received the Michigan Farm Bureau 2021 Educator of the Year award Nov. 30.

Delegate action at Michigan Farm Bureau’s 102nd Annual Meeting brought some changes to the leadership lineup atop the state’s largest agricultural organization. The meeting’s second day began with the organization’s 380-member delegate body electing some trusted names to the MFB Board of Directors.