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Reaffirmation of MFB Policies
#105 MEMBERSHIP AND FARM BUREAU PROGRAMS
1 Membership is the lifeblood of our organization.
2 Michigan Farm Bureau encourages member
3 engagement in membership, Community Action
4 Groups, Promotion & Education and Young Farmer
5 programs through county Farm Bureaus.
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We support: Growing and maintaining membership,
Grassroots local policy development,
Educating youth, farmers, consumers and public officials about agriculture and its importance to our economy,
Leadership programs for personal and professional development, and
Developing young farmers for the future of our industry.
Effective January 1, 2018 a county Farm Bureau’s vice-president or member of the county executive committee who is authorized by the county Farm Bureau President shall be entitled to attend any/all activities or conferences in place of the county president.
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It is through these programs that our members are
#107 POLITICAL ACTION PROGRAM
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We support the Michigan Farm Bureau Political Action Committee’s (AgriPac) mission, which is to:
Evaluate and endorse candidates seeking federal or state office whose positions are compatible with MFB policies, without regard to party affiliation. Allocate AgriPac and FarmPac funds to endorsed candidates.
Promote the personal and financial involvement of Farm Bureau members in the election of Friends of Agriculture.
Encourage County Farm Bureaus to further engage in the electoral process.
The MFB AgriPac is appointed by MFB’s president, with consent of the Board of Directors. The Committee designates Friends of Agriculture and provides a framework in which we can endorse, and possibly financially support. AgriPac decisions look at the “big picture” and are based on input from county Candidate Evaluation Committees, voting records, and possible past Farm Bureau interaction with the candidate. The autonomy of AgriPac is crucial to its success. Nevertheless, prompt decisions and timely
