Mar 12, 2018
Michigan ag groups to hear from governor candidates

A group of 17 agricultural organizations has joined together to host the Michigan Ag Gubernatorial Forum on Monday, March 19 in East Lansing. The forum will bring together farmers from across the state and across commodities to hear from the candidates for Michigan’s governor and ask questions about their positions on agriculture. Details are available online at www.micorn.org.

WHAT: A chance for Michigan farmers to meet the 2018 candidates for Michigan’s governor, hear their positions on agriculture issues, and ask questions.

WHEN:
Monday, March 19
Continental Breakfast – 8:30 a.m.
Forum – 9 a.m.
Adjourn – 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:
Kellogg Conference Center
Room Big Ten A
219 S Harrison Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48824

The event is hosted by: the Michigan Corn Growers Association, the Cherry Marketing Institute, GreenStone Farm Credit Services, MBG Marketing, Michigan Allied Poultry Industries, the Michigan Apple Committee, the Michigan Bean Commission, the Michigan Blueberry Advisory Committee, the Michigan Cattlemen’s Association, Michigan Farm Bureau, the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Council, the Michigan Milk Producers Association, the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association, the Michigan Pork Producers Association, the Michigan Soybean Association, the Michigan Sugar Company and Potato Growers of Michigan.

Visit here to learn more and to register by March 14.

 




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