Michigan Farm Bureau

MFB responds to Granholm's FY 2011 budget proposal

In much the same fashion as the State of the State address in which the Governor glossed over agriculture, Gov. Jennifer Granholm's fiscal year 2011 budget plan also misses the mark by not recommending deep enough reforms, favoring instead to return to the tax trough and make cuts to fundamental programs of the Michigan Department of Agriculture that help grow Michigan's economy while doing little to curb spending in the state's costliest departments.

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MFB responds to Gov. Granholm's State of the State address

Granholm hits mark in calling for government streamlining but misses with disregard for agriculture's success stories

Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) members do agree with Gov. Jennifer Granholm that Michigan's "budget process is broken" and the state "must do better."

As Granholm said in her State of the State address Wednesday evening, "the old Michigan economy is gone," and fixing Michigan's broken budget demands "urgency, common sense and courage" on the part of elected leaders. These are some of the same conclusions reached by MFB's Government Streamlining Committee.

But Granholm missed an opportunity to highlight the agriculture industry's vital role in helping Michigan stay afloat during these difficult economic times - and the even greater role the industry will play in Michigan's comeback, said President Wayne H. Wood. And she didn't go far enough in proposing reforms that reflect where state cuts must be made, namely three major areas: corrections, human services and education.

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2011 Member Services Photo Contest

The theme “Farmers & Freedom” is here to help us to celebrate the American Farmers, who stand as proud and devoted patriots.

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Farmers CARE...just like you!

Michigan farmers and consumers are more alike than you might think.

We share your values when it comes to demonstrating compassion for animals, protecting the environment, putting safe food on the table, and being dedicated to Michigan's future.

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Gubernatorial candidate forum March 19

The forum takes place at the Radisson Hotel, 111 N. Grand Ave. in downtown Lansing, and aims to educate ag organization members about the candidates and, in turn, educate the candidates about agriculture.

The event will get under way with a networking continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Beginning at 9 a.m., candidates will have the opportunity to present their platform and engage attendees in a question-and-answer session.

Pre-registration is required. To RSVP, contact Penni Sweeney at the Michigan Corn Growers Association 517-668-2676 by March 12.

View the flyer at http://www.michfb.com/files/2010/Gubernatorial_Announcment_final_.pdf