Promoting agriculture in your community
The first of its kind in the nation, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Promotion & Education program helps farmers become the voice of agriculture by sharing their stories directly with consumers, informing the public about where their food comes from, who produces it and how.
Project R.E.D. (Rural Education Day) gives students the opportunity to learn about agriculture in a field-trip setting with educational, hands-on stations.
Michigan Agriculture in the Classroom provides lessons, programming and resources geared toward grade school students to help them build a greater understanding of the role of agriculture in their everyday lives.
Agricultural career promotion, recruitment and training is critical to ensure a skilled workforce for the future. Our Be Agriculture Career resources showcase the abundance and variety of ag-related jobs, and provide guidance for planning career promotion events.
Local Informational Meetings
Help farmers become more familiar with local examples of agriculture management practices.
Educational Meetings
Opportunities for farmers to share opinions on current issues affecting the agriculture industry.
Educate farmers and first responders about the unique challenges of on-farm accidents.
This two-hour training gives farmers tools to more effectively share the farm to table story with consumers. Contact the P&E team to learn how you can schedule a training.
On-Farm Events
Seeing is believing. Consider hosting an on-farm event where consumers can see farming in action and learn about the ways farmers take care of their land and animals.
Leveraging free and paid media is a great way to broaden your county Farm Bureau's reach and share your members' stories with consumers. Our Consumer Outreach Media Playbook has the basics to help you get started and connections to MFB resources to help you every step of the way.
Community Events
Participating in community events not only provides an opportunity to build relationships with consumers and network with other local organizations, but also shows you care about your local community.
Michigan Farm Bureau 2025 State Promotion & Education Committee
- District 1: Kristin Kubiszak, Van Buren
- District 2: Andrea Boughton, Calhoun
- District 3: Kim Graham, Wayne
- District 4: Mary Willcome, Ottawa
- District 5: Tami Shaw, Ingham
- District 6: Darcy Lipskey, Sanilac
- District 7: Breann Bonga, Montcalm
- District 8: Joe Bryant, Isabella
- District 9: Mary Alway, Mason
- District 10: Erika Schunk, Clare
- District 11: Kelly Lapeer, Cheboygan
- District 12: Lyle Harter, Chippewa
- At-Large: Alysa Sanford, Jackson
- At-Large: Katrina Bontekoe, Osceola
- At-Large: Joyce Neyer, Isabella
Staff Contacts
Katie Cooper
