2-10-2023

Michigan Agri-Business Association elects 2023 officers, directors

February 10, 2023 – Members of the Michigan Agri-Business Association, a trade association representing nearly 300 companies across the food and agriculture value chain, elected the association’s 2023 officers and two new members of its Board of Directors at its annual meeting in January.

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1-11-2023

Help Us Tell the Story, and Spotlight the Contributions of Michigan CCAs!

Across Michigan, more than 300 Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) deliver expert advice and insights to farmers. As we strive to highlight the important contributions of CCAs, we want to hear from you!

Use this form to suggest we spotlight a Michigan CCA for their overall achievements in the industry, their effort to go above and beyond, or their support for the CCA program generally. MABA and the Michigan CCA Program will periodically spotlight these outstanding professionals throughout the year! If you have questions, contact anyone of the MABA team!

We will reach out to anyone we spotlight, in advance!

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1-6-2023

MABA announces 2023 Sustaining Sponsors

January 5, 2023 – MABA is pleased to announce our Sustaining Sponsor program supporters for 2023! Each year, Sustaining Sponsors play a crucial role in supporting the Association’s activities on behalf of our members across Michigan.

You can view a full list of our 2023 Sustaining Sponsors here, and we will continue to highlight these members throughout the coming year. Here are our 2023 Sponsors:

Ruby:

AT&T
Consumers Energy
Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc.
Star of the West Milling Co.

Diamond:

BASF Corporation
Bayer CropScience
Caledonia Farmers Elevator
Corteva Agriscience
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Michigan Milk Producers Assn.
Mosaic
Nutrien
Nutrien Ag Solutions
Syngenta
The Andersons, Inc.

Platinum:

AgroLiquid
Brink Farms, Inc.
Cooperative Elevator Co.
Ceres Solutions Cooperative
Detroit Wayne County Port Authority
Gowan USA
Harvey Milling Co.
ICL Growing Solutions
Lockton Companies
Michigan Farm Bureau
Michigan Potash Company
Michigan Sugar Company
Potato Growers of Michigan
Varnum LLP
Wilbur-Ellis Co.
Zeeland Farm Services, Inc.

Gold:

A&L Great Lakes Laboratories
Advanced Micronutrient Products
Agri Star by Albaugh
AssuredPartners
Cameron Chemicals
CHS, Inc.
CoBank
Farmer’s Co-Operative Grain Company
FMC
International Agribusiness Group LLC
Michigan Soybean Association 
Michigan Soybean Committee
Riveron

Silver:

Barrett, Easterday, Cunningham & Eselgroth
Freeland Feed & Lawn
Freeland Bean and Grain
Lawgix International
Lincoln Financial Agribusiness Services
Mosher Consulting Group
Rob-See-Co
Specialty Industries, Inc.
Treasure Valley Seed Company
Verdesian

The Sustaining Sponsor program provides a way for our members to support the Association’s activities with a “one-time” contribution. If you have questions or are interested in participating, contact anyone of the MABA staff.

12-16-2022

Join us as a Summer 2023 Intern!

Applications Open: Public Policy and Communications Intern, Summer 2023

Go here to view this position in PDF format.

Organization Overview

Based in Lansing, MI, the Michigan Agri-Business Association is a strong voice and dedicated advocate for Michigan agriculture. MABA represents nearly 300 businesses spanning ag retail, seed, fertilizer, and crop protection businesses; grain handlers; feed suppliers and food processors; truck and rail transportation providers, utility services and beyond. We offer a range of networking events in the agricultural industry, support our members with continuing education, and advocate for our member businesses before the Michigan Legislature, departments of state government, Congress and federal agencies.

MABA will host one intern for Summer 2023 to assist our team with a range of membership support, advocacy and communication activities. This is a unique internship opportunity tailored for an emerging leader interested in agriculture and related industries, and/or Michigan government.

Position Description

Objective: To help advance the Michigan Agri-Business Association and Michigan’s agriculture industry, while gaining critical communication and public policy skills.

Functions:

  • Assist MABA staff with general administration and event execution duties.
  • Join MABA leadership, staff and members at events in Lansing and across the state, providing staff support for our member engagement activities.
  • Support MABA’s legislative engagement, including assistance with preparation for legislative hearings and meetings conducted by MABA staff and members.
  • Lead a review of MABA’s website and member engagement database.
  • Additional projects will be tailored to your interests and availability.

Schedule: 20 to 40 hours weekly dependent upon your schedule. Start and end dates to be determined alongside your schedule.

Compensation: This is a paid internship at an hourly rate of $15.00.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Must have completed two full years of post-high school education by the time the internship starts and bring a demonstrated interest in agriculture, related industries and/or Michigan government.
  • Must commit to at least 20 hours weekly during the internship period.
  • Experience with all Microsoft Office products is required.
  • Database and data organization experience is ideal but not required.
  • Prior employment/intern experience in the agribusiness sector, volunteer/intern experience related to government or political campaigns, or related experience is ideal but not required.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and short cover letter by email to maba@miagbiz.org. Please clearly state your goals for an internship at MABA. Include your availability (including any Summer 2023 dates you are unavailable) and potential start date in your cover letter. For more information contact Grace Smith at grace@miagbiz.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and will be accepted no later than January 31, 2023. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.