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Ernie’s Journey: When one door closes, cut a fresh one through the wall
“We dug in, gathered a team of good people, and soon the Michigan Livestock Expo was born.”
Shiawassee Barn Dance still thriving after 10 years
Shiawassee’s marquee member-appreciation activity just keeps growing and growing after starting strong a decade ago.
'An opportunity to correct a wrong' — Rep. Neyer's farm fatality bill passes House
The Michigan House of Representatives has approved legislation that would significantly reduce fines against family farms that don’t properly report…
Legislative updates for March 2024
This update includes recently introduced bills and those moving through the legislative process. Michigan Farm Bureau’s positions are rooted in the…
‘We don’t have years, we have months’ — MFB members warn lawmakers of labor crisis
Members of Michigan Farm Bureau’s Labor Advisory Committee made their way to the nation’s capital on Feb. 13 for the National Council of Agricultural…
Networking at YFLC: A recap in conversations
On your professional-lingo bingo card it’s called ‘networking,’ but the simple practice of connecting with people is a basic building block of Farm…
Lane, Lapland, and Pangborn Win Elton R. Smith Award
Venerable Agents Earn Historical Tie for Top Farm Bureau Insurance Honor at Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan 2024 Convention.
Ernie’s Journey: Sometimes you just need to ask
Recalling his time in the field, retiring livestock specialist Ernie Birchmeier remembers learning the vital role face-to-face conversation plays in…
ProFILE gets a lesson in local government engagement
Many disagreements can be avoided if residents are more engaged with local government — and are proactive, not reactive, regarding local ordinances.
Four pieces of the ProFILE puzzle
To better understand how they approach work-related situations, the 2024-25 ProFILE cohort recently completed DiSC personality assessments to learn…