Farmers, environmental groups and farming advocates from across Michigan are urging state lawmakers to pass House Bill 4673, which would allow farmers and ranchers to fix their own equipment instead of being forced to turn to manufacturer-authorized repair centers for what they said often amounts to costly and time-consuming assistance.
Farmers, environmental groups and farming advocates from across Michigan are urging state lawmakers to pass House Bill 4673, which would allow farmers and ranchers to fix their own equipment instead …
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This will be an opportunity for farmers to share what technical assistance and education is needed to be successful, as well as their perspective on emerging issues across the food and agriculture system. A brief presentation from U.P. farmers on programs that have helped them will also be included in the virtual session.
Register online at http://bit.ly/uplisteningsession before the start of the event.
The goal of the event, according to Michigan Food & Farming Systems Director of Field Operations Jennifer Silveri, is to build and strengthen relationships as well as share resources and identify emerging issues that can be addressed together in support of a vibrant and resilient local food system. “Listening sessions play a vital role in driving the work that MIFFS does, but more importantly, they help to connect farmers to each other, educators, and support that strengthens community and economic development,” said Silveri. “There is tremendous power t