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Probable Issue: Regional Water Quality Programs
Michigan Farm Bureau members have developed policy supporting the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).
Probable Issue: Groundwater Discharge Permits
The State of Michigan regulates both surface and groundwater. Agricultural activities that do not send water to a municipal wastewater system may…
Probable Issue: Food Safety Modernization Act
The Food Safety Modernization ACT (FSMA) was signed into law in January 2011 as a response to dramatic changes in the global food system. The Act…
Probable Issue: Farm Stress & Rural Access
Rural America needs consistent access to adequate healthcare, including mental, specialty and telehealth options, ideally from professional providers…
Probable Issue: Farm Savings Account
A government-supported Farm Savings Account (FSA) could be utilized as a way to reduce the income risk farmers face and provide an addition or…
Probable Issue: Farm Bill
The farm bill is the primary legislative vehicle for assisting farmers. Every five years, Congress deals with the renewal and revision of this…
China halts phosphate exports
China is banning the export of phosphate, a major component of commercial fertilizer, through 2022.
Andy Hagenow to retire; MFB to fill at-large director vacancy
Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) Vice President and at-large Director Andy Hagenow is retiring from his positions after more than 20 years of service.
Youth Discussion Meets offer vital critical thinking, problem solving experience
Through early November, six regional Youth Discussion Meets will contribute their best participants to compete at the state level in December at MFB…
Missaukee's Family Fun Night unites members, youth, businesses
Missaukee County Farm Bureau’s recent Family Fun Night at the county agricultural youth show saw a great turnout for its inaugural cornhole…