Jonathan Findlay, a Caro organic farmer, gave daughter Madison her first taste of Michigan Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting as he and wife Carrie absorb information during policy debate. Findlay, a Young Farmer Achievement Award finalist, was one of 472 delegates who determined Michigan Farm Bureau policy for the coming year. Read about some of the events at this year's meeting throughout this edition of Michigan Farm News. Look for more information in the Jan 15 edition.
Clearing the air about carbon trading
So far, government has not ridden farmers' backs about air pollution, but most astute farmers can hear Congress's footsteps behind them. Click here for full story.Holland farmer earns MFB ag ecology leadership award
When it comes to environmental stewardship on Michigan farms, Mike Bronkema is ahead of the curve; and in some cases, he's blazing the trail. Click here for full story.Farm safety seminars set
A series of safety seminars has been planned to show farmers how to solve their safety and security challenges. Click here for full story.Farmers urged to invest in ethanol
Tom Dorr, USDA undersecretary for rural development, said rural residents need to "get off the dime" and start investing in renewable fuels. Click here for full story.Family farms conference set for Jan. 13
The Farm Research Cooperative (FRC), in partnership with the USDA Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA), is hosting the 2007 Michigan Family Farms Conference on Jan. 13 at Lakeview High School in Battle Creek. Click here for full story.