Welcome to March, and Michigan Food and Agriculture Month! Your team at MABA has been hard at work early this year to advance the Association, and grow Michigan agriculture.
Here are a few photos from our activities during the past several weeks, plus a communications update and what to expect from MABA coming up!
February 16, 2024 | The Michigan Agri-Business Association this week partnered with the Michigan Soybean Committee and Michigan Soybean Association to host our first Ag Club breakfast of 2024.
The event brought together more than 100 partners, government leaders and MABA members in downtown Lansing for networking, and a briefing on soybean production and market opportunities. Soybeans play a critical role in the strength of Michigan agriculture and our rural economy, and we were glad to help spotlight the industry this week!
Here are some photos from the event:
February 7, 2024 | The Michigan Agri-Business Association’s Agribusiness Leadership Program group traveled to Washington, DC this week for briefings with MABA partners and meetings with federal policymakers. Now in its 15th year, the Leadership Group program brings together emerging leaders from Michigan agriculture across four sessions in Michigan and Washington. The program allows participants to learn more about MABA’s work, go in-depth on the ag policy landscape, and hone their advocacy skills.
From Brownfield:The head of the Michigan Agri-Business Association says standing up for agriculture is making a difference in Lansing. Chuck Lippstreu tells Brownfield the past year focused on educating new lawmakers about the state’s second-largest industry and finding bipartisan solutions on several issues.
Go here for the full interview from Brownfield Ag News.
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