New Year brings 12 new county FB presidents
Twelve of Michigan's county Farm Bureaus are under new leadership as calendars open to January.
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2023 sees return of Washington Legislative Seminar
Shelved by Covid since March 2020, MFB's Washington Legislative Seminar is a marquee event putting our grass-roots members face-to-face with their members of Congress, right there in the nation's capital.
Members save up to $2,750 on Caterpillar equipment
Thinking of finally buying that Cat loader or skid steer? Flex your membership and save big!
Save money on your New Year’s resolutions at MFB Savings Marketplace
Save on gym memberships, fitness clothing, yoga classes and more with your Farm Bureau membership!
From winter getaways to work trips, save on your next hotel reservation
Farm Bureau members save 15% on stays at IHG hotels and resorts; 20% at Choice and Wyndham properties.
Michigan's Julie Stephenson appointed to national P&E committee
After serving as state Promotion & Education chair for two years, St. Joseph County farmer Julie Stephenson is taking her talents to the national stage.
Wage relief for ag effort left out of $1.7T spending bill
The Hail Mary play to stop a looming labor crisis for farmers has fallen short. While wage relief not being included in the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill is certainly disappointing for farmers, there are some notable wins for agriculture found in the final bill.
Joe and Katelyn Packard appointed to AFBF Young Farmer & Rancher Committee
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau members Joe and Katelyn Packard will represent Michigan on the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Committee.
AFBF signs ‘Right to Repair’ MOU with John Deere
The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday that ensures farmers’ right to repair their own farm equipment. The MOU, signed at the 2023 AFBF Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the culmination of several years of discussions with John Deere, according to AFBF President Zippy Duvall, who made the announcement during his annual address.
Farm Bill, Labor, Sustainability: ‘Buckle-up for a big year,’ says AFBF’s Duvall
What’s top of mind for farmers? In his annual address to members attending the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting this week, President Zippy Duvall, said he heard three consistent concerns from farmers as he traversed farm country this past year.Passage of a new farm bill, addressing the worsening chronic labor challenges and keeping agriculture’s sustainability efforts in perspective as calls grow for additional focus to address climate change in Washington, D.C.