Programs

Promotion & Education

The goal of the Promotion and Education program is to educate Michigan consumers about agriculture through working with children and schools and coordinating public outreach programs to promote and educate about agriculture. In addition, the Promotion and Education program strives to educate farmers on issues impacting agriculture.

This year a number of activities took place aimed at elementary students. One was the adoption of a classroom at Johannesburg Elementary School. Farm Bureau members presented agriculture-related lessons to these student throughout the school year. Another program was the poster contest for third graders with local prizes awarded to the students with the best posters. Agriculture and Natural Resources Day took place the third week of May. This has a long tradition in Otsego County and over 350 students took part.

For more information on the local Promotion and Education efforts please contact Cyn Prusakiewicz.

For more information about this program, visit the Promotion & Education website.

Young Farmer

The Young Farmer program is designed to develop leadership potential for men and women between the ages of 18 and 35.

Brandi Behnke-Slough is the new chairperson for Young Farmers in Otsego County. In the coming months, Brandie will be contacting eligible members and helping to organize events. If you are interested in learning more about the program contact Brandie or the Farm Bureau Office.

For more information about this program, visit the Young Farmer website.