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Farmers Teaching Farmers focused on practical, hands-on exchange. Megan Sprague, Michigan Farm Bureau The inaugural Farmers Teaching Farmers event will take place June 20 at the Michigan Farm Bureau Center, 7373 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing. Courtesy photo March 27, 2026 Michigan Farm Bureau's State Young Farmer Committee is launching a new one-day workshop, Farmers Teaching Farmers, designed to provide hands-on, peer-to-peer learning led by your own peers. The inaugural event is planned for June 20 at the Michigan Farm Bureau Center, 7373 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing. "The state Young Farmer committee and I are really excited about Farmers Teaching Farmers - because it's focused on practical takeaways," said state Young Farmer chair Sarah Zastrow, who represents the program on the MFB Board of Directors. "This is going to be a very hands-on event." Participants will walk away with practical guidance to help them meet tangible goals on their operation. "Young Farmers will learn from more experienced farmers who have already 'been there and done that,' and take home some useful takeaways to implement right away on their own farm," Zastrow said. Five themed tracks are on tap to best suit attendees' interests: * Row Crops * Fruits & Vegetables * Cut Flowers * Finance * Branding "One of the committee's goals is to provide very usable tools - not from theory-heavy 'experts' and a slideshow, but more like 'Hey we tried this and it worked and you can do it too,'" Zastrow said. "Our attendees will get their hands in the learning process, and all the presenters are other farmers who've already tested out what they're sharing. We hope it will really empower more of our farmers to try implementing these proven practices back home on their own operations." So: Come as you are and leave with fresh ideas, valuable industry credits, and new relationships with farmers who facing the same challenges as you. Sound good? Register online April 1 to June 1. The cost is $25 for members and $75 for non-members. April 3, 2026 New York, NY

Barrien County's Tera Baker shines in Anaheim, wins top American Farm Bureau honor. One of Michigan Farm Bureau's own is a big winner at this year's American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Annual Convention! Tera Baker from Berrien County won the Excellence in Agriculture Award on Monday at the convention held in Anaheim, California. As part of this national honor, Tera receives $35,000 toward a new Ford vehicle, sponsored by Ford Motor Company, along with paid registration to the American Farm Bureau Federation FUSION Conference The Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes Farm Bureau members who do not earn the majority of their income from farming but actively contribute to Farm Bureau, the agriculture industry and their communities. Baker, who, alongside husband Shawn and parents, owns a cash-cropping farm and precision agriculture dealership. She also works for Nedap Livestock Management as a marketing manager. * Alyssa Clements of Tennessee is the second-place runner-up. * Megan Espinda of Indiana won third place. * Garret and Kortney Gaddy of Mississippi are the fourth-place finalists. CLICK BELOW to watch a video feature on Tera Baker produced by Michigan Farm Bureau: Sources: American Farm Bureau Federation, Michigan Farm Bureau