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!
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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 EnergyMichigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc.Star of the West Milling Co.
Diamond:
BASF CorporationBayer CropScienceCaledonia Farmers ElevatorCorteva AgriscienceGreenStone Farm Credit ServicesHelena Agri-Enterprises, LLCMichigan Milk Producers Assn.MosaicNutrienNutrien Ag SolutionsSyngentaThe Andersons, Inc.
Platinum:
AgroLiquidBrink Farms, Inc.Cooperative Elevator Co.Ceres Solutions CooperativeDetroit Wayne County Port AuthorityGowan USAHarvey Milling Co.ICL Growing SolutionsLockton CompaniesMichigan Farm BureauMichigan Potash CompanyMichigan Sugar CompanyPotato Growers of MichiganVarnum LLPWilbur-Ellis Co.Zeeland Farm Services, Inc.
Gold:
A&L Great Lakes Laboratories Advanced Micronutrient ProductsAgri Star by AlbaughAssuredPartnersCameron ChemicalsCHS, Inc.CoBankFarmer’s Co-Operative Grain CompanyFMCInternational Agribusiness Group LLCMichigan Soybean Association Michigan Soybean CommitteeRiveron
Silver:
Barrett, Easterday, Cunningham & EselgrothFreeland Feed & LawnFreeland Bean and GrainLawgix InternationalLincoln Financial Agribusiness ServicesMosher Consulting GroupRob-See-CoSpecialty Industries, Inc.Treasure Valley Seed CompanyVerdesian
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.
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:
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
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.
December 16, 2022 — If you managed a group viewing session for MABA’s December Credit Sessions and would like to submit RUP credit verification for your group, please follow these instructions.
1. Download the form available here.
2. For each session, input the information for each individual who attended.
3. Note on the form the email address of the person who signed into the session and registered for the Winter Conference.
4. Email the completed form to kara@miagbiz.org. We will review it and submit it to MDARD.
You can also view an individual reporting tool here. You are welcome to fill this out for each of your attendees if you wish. The above spreadsheet is designed to give you an option to make larger-group reporting a little easier.
If you have questions, contact any member of the MABA staff. Thank you for attending our event!
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