February 1, 2024 | The Michigan Agri-Business Association and many across Michigan agriculture were saddened this week to learn about the passing of Phillip “Phil” Schmiege.
Phil was a leader who took time to give back to our agricultural industry, his state and local community. His contributions to agriculture included serving as Michigan Agri-Business Association Chairman in 1999, and supporting the next generation of ag professionals as a MABA Educational Trustee until the time of his passing.
Most important, Phil was an all-around great guy and a good friend to many, including our MABA team. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Schmiege family as we remember Phil Schmiege. Phil’s obituary and information about upcoming services can be viewed here.
January 11, 2024 | Members of the Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA), a trade association representing nearly 300 companies spanning the food and agriculture value chain, named Jon Rush with BASF as the organization’s 2024 Chairman. The Association named additional new officers and Board members at its annual business meeting.
“The Michigan Agri-Business Association plays a pivotal leadership role as a voice for our state’s agricultural industry, and I am honored to step up as chairman this year,” said Rush. “The Association continues to be a world-class resource for many of us in agriculture. We have a responsibility to keep growing MABA and to make sure it remains a dependable resource for the next generation of industry professionals.”
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.
Michigan’s Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program provides resources, continuing education and networking opportunities for professional agronomists spanning our state’s agricultural industry. More than 300 Michigan professional agronomists are CCAs, and they bring a wide range of experience and skills to our state’s agricultural industry.
Jeff Martus at Star of the West Milling Company has been part of Michigan agriculture in some way his entire life, and a Certified Crop Adviser since 2009. Jeff has worked at Star of the West since 2002, and currently works out of the Richville location.
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