Mission of the Hillsdale County Farm Bureau: To protect the long term viability of production agricu
Since its establishment, Hillsdale County Farm Bureau has been dedicated to defending the rights and economic interests of its members. Your county Farm Bureau believes that its member families are the most important people in the organization. If you have any questions regarding any service or program available to Farm Bureau members, please feel free to contact the county FB administrator or any member of the board of directors.
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In case you missed it...
Michigan State University’s Emma Barnum and Perry FFA’s Ava Hendricks won Michigan Farm Bureau's 2022 Collegiate and High School Discussion Meets Nov. 30 at MFB's 103rd Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids.
A holiday favorite made possible by Michigan farmers...
Holidays got you stressed? The Farm Bureau Family Credit Union can help...
https://farmbureaufamilycu.org/
Did you know...Michigan produces nearly 150 million pounds of squash every year?
An exciting announcement from the Annual Meeting...the launch of the Agricultural Literacy and Leadership Endowment Campaign. You can help go "ALL in" by helping us reach our target with endowed funds dedicated to agricultural literacy and leadership efforts through the Michigan Foundation for Agriculture. Participate here:
Agricultural Literacy and Leadership Endowment Campaign - JustGiving
The State Annual Meeting featured these Young Farmer Award winners...congratulations!
Honoring the future of agriculture...
Michigan Farm News
Did you know that six members are representing you at State Annual? Thank you to Kayla & Adam Lewis, Denese Belson, Bruce Lewis, and Dan & Pam Wonders for taking time to be a voice of Michigan Ag on behalf of Hillsdale County Farm Bureau!
Michigan Farm News
Congratulations to the Final Four! These contestants have advanced to compete for the Young Farmer Discussion Meet title...
Katelyn Thompson, Eaton County Farm Bureau
Emily Calderone, Ingham County Farm Bureau
Darcy Lipskey, Sanilac County Farm Bureau
Chris Sanford, Jackson County Farm Bureau
The Farm Bureau Family Credit Union can help spread some holiday cheer...
https://farmbureaufamilycu.org/
Did you know the majority of Michigan farms are small, family-owned businesses?
“The unimaginable happened on November 13, 2022, when Karson Catey did not come home from harvesting corn."
Michigan Farm News
Black Friday is coming...
https://farmbureaufamilycu.org/
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Want to learn more about soybeans and other Michigan-grown crops? Check out the Michigan Ag Council at [[link]. http://michigangrown.org/
New FB scholarship funds members seeking external leadership development
Annual awards will be administered on a first-come, first-serve basis until budgeted dollars are depleted. Online applications are due by the first of each month; recipients will be notified via email by the 15th after being reviewed by a panel of Michigan Farm Bureau staff.
“Leadership development is one of Farm Bureau’s most important functions. This scholarship is a way to encourage members to expand their toolbox and then use those skills to improve their county Farm Bureau.”
Help is available.
https://www.fb.org/land/fsom
Way to go Chris and Kelsie!
Here's your SWEET 16 for the Young Farmer Discussion Meet!
The Ag Art Gallery is coming! Get your entries in. The deadline is Nov. 18. Visit http://bit.ly/AgArtEntry for details...
Did you know Michigan is one of the nation's leaders in growing cucumbers for pickles?
Learn more from Michigan grape producers!
https://fb.watch/gK1wGdvd8q/
Thanksgiving Maps and Posters: Where does my Thanksgiving Dinner come from?
Visit this website to see maps and graphs to discover where your Thanksgiving dinner foods such as green beans, carrots, celery, sweet corn, cranberries, onions, pecans, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes, turkey, and wheat were produced.
Learn more: http://faculty.wiu.edu/LR-Zellmer/thanksgiving.html
The Annual Meeting is upon us...
Delegates representing all of Michigan’s 65 county-level Farm Bureaus will convene in Grand Rapids Nov. 29-30 to codify the organization’s 2023 policy agenda.
Remember this Friend of Agriculture on election day...
The Geography of Thanksgiving Dinner
➡ Grade Level: 9 - 12
➡ Purpose: In this lesson students will identify common Thanksgiving foods and their farm source, determine if those foods can be produced locally, and locate the common origins of their Thanksgiving day dinner
➡ Estimated Time: 1 Hour
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In this lesson students will identify common Thanksgiving foods and their farm source, determine if those foods can be produced locally, and locate the common origins of their Thanksgiving day dinner. Grades 9-12
The Geography of Thanksgiving Dinner
➡ Grade Level: 6 - 8
➡ Purpose: In this lesson students will identify common Thanksgiving foods and their farm source, determine if those foods can be produced locally, and locate the common origins of their Thanksgiving day dinner. Grades 6-8
➡ Estimated Time: 1 Hour
➡ Learn more:
In this lesson students will identify common Thanksgiving foods and their farm source, determine if those foods can be produced locally, and locate the common origins of their Thanksgiving day dinner. Grades 6-8
Election day is coming...remember this Friend of Agriculture if you live in the 81st State House District...
The Ag Art Gallery is coming! Get your entries in. The deadline is Nov. 18. Visit http://bit.ly/AgArtEntry for details...
Remember these Friends of Agriculture on your ballot...
Michigan Farm Bureau’s AgriPac is endorsing Dr. Travis Menge and Mike Balow in their Nov. 8 general election race to join the Michigan State University Board of Trustees.
District Meetings are rolling across the state as we build towards the Annual Meeting. Check out all the State Annual Meeting information and images here: https://new.michfb.com/annual-meeting
Michigan-grown ingredients make for Michigan-grown nachos...
Election Day is coming. Remember the Friends of Agriculture.
https://new.michfb.com/endorsements
Don't forget...
“When I talk with lawmakers in both the Senate and House, they don't even understand the difference between fruit and vegetable farmers and livestock and dairy farmers.”
Remember this Friend of Agriculture on election day...
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DId you know you can enjoy National Zoo Month and save? Michigan Farm Bureau member savings here... https://www.michfb.com/MI/Detroit_Zoo/
It's National Wine Day! Did you know Michigan grapes create some of the world's best wine? And that wine pairs great with Michigan-made meats and cheeses just like those on display here. Stay tuned...coming in June we'll share more info about the products on this charcuterie board and you'll have a chance to win the board (which is made of oak reclaimed from a 100-plus-year-old Michigan barn).
Take care of our pollinating pals...
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Michigan Farm Bureau members...save on a new Ford!
Michigan Farm Bureau members...save on a new Ford!
Michigan Farm Bureau members...save on a new Ford!
Will you be planting corn this spring?
From the Farm Bureau family to yours...
It's Fun Farmer Friday time...
How about some Fun Farmer Friday?
Ever wonder how a farmer decides what type of corn to plant? Let's ask a farmer... For more information and lessons about agriculture, check out the FARM Crate subscriptions here: https://michigan-ag-in-the-classroom10.mybigcommerce.com/subscription-boxes/Ever
A special shout out to all of our FFA members in Hillsdale County from Greg Peterson of Peterson Farm Bros. You better turn up the volume for this! :) Jonesville Ffa, Waldron FFA, Camden-Frontier FFA, Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Farm Bureau Promotion and Education (P&E), Michigan Farm Bureau Young Farmer Program, Michigan FFA Association, Region II FFA - Michigan Association, #MFBGrow
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