Washtenaw County Farm Bureau

06/19/2026

This weekend, we honor and celebrate all the fathers and father-figures whose example and mentoring make a difference in our lives.

06/18/2026

A perfect (and beautiful) place to gather for this important work!

06/08/2026

Blueberries were first cultivated commercially in Michigan in the 1920s after MSU horticulture professor Stanley Johnson set up test plots throughout the Lower and Upper Peninsulas. He discovered that blueberries thrived, particularly in the sandy soils near Lake Michigan, and his work over the following decades would position MSU as a nationwide leader in production.

Today, Michigan’s blueberry industry contributes more than $529 million in economic activity annually, and MSU helps every step of the way.

"I’m biased, of course, but I think the small fruit team at MSU is the best in the nation, if not the world, in terms of the services they provide to our communities and farmers,” says Nancy Nyquist, executive director of the Michigan Blueberry Commission. "MSU has its hands on the industry in so many ways, and it’s really phenomenal.”

06/05/2026

05/23/2026

05/07/2026

For more information and links to register; we invite you to read this article:

https://www.michfb.com/about/news-media/farmers-teaching-farmers-focused-practical-hands-exchange

05/07/2026

We're delighted the students at Luther C. Klager Elementary
enjoyed the visit from the FARM (Food, Agriculture and Resources in Motion) Lab. Our thanks to the Manchester Mirror for sharing about this great agricultural learning opportunity!

by Melissa Yekulis, Klager Elementary The children of Luther C. Klager Elementary School were treated to a surprise when they returned from Spring Break. The Farm Science Lab had returned! The Farm…

04/30/2026

Three groups of students from Luther C. Klager Elementary visited Horning Farms. Thanks to the school for sharing about their field trip and thanks to Katelyn Packard, Mason Horning and Kristin Azelton for sharing all the fun information about cows and dairy farming. Thanks also to the Chris Kolokithas Agency- Farm Bureau Insurance for sponsoring the field trip.

04/30/2026

Our thanks to Valisa Bristle, her daughter Harlee, and Kim Mahrle for presenting about the exciting opportunities available in Agriculture Careers. The Career Fair was held at the Saline High School on Wednesday evening April 29th. Our volunteers spoke with students and parents, and passed out informational brochures.

"From science and technology to communications and skilled trades, agriculture offers rewarding career paths for students with a wide range of interests.
Opportunity Awaits
Each year, there are an estimated 54,400 job openings in agriculture for individuals with four-year or advanced degrees—not including the growing demand for skilled trade professionals.
Yet only about 55% of those jobs are expected to be filled by graduates of agriculture, life sciences, natural resources, or veterinary programs. That means students with agricultural training have a competitive edge."

Learn more about careers in Agriculture at the link below.


(Photos courtesy of Kim Mahrle)

https://miagclassroom.org/teacher-center/agriculture-careers/

04/29/2026

Our thanks to St Paul School of Ann Arbor for sharing this post and wonderful photos from their students' visit to Project RED! It sounds like it was a capstone fun, learning opportunity to all their "agriculture in the classroom" activities!