‍Live From the AgroExpo

 This year, just before February, the Great Lakes Crop Summit took place at the Soaring Eagle Casino, in Mt. Pleasant, MI. This conference is an annual convention for the Michigan Soybean Committee, the Michigan Wheat Program, and the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan. Within this summit, there are plenty of opportunities for input suppliers, producers, and other industry members to connect and see the outlook of both Michigan and National agricultural industries.

The Summit kicked off with Clinton Griffiths giving the keynote discussing this year's U.S. Farm Report. Following, was breakout sessions that covered value added soybean options, weed management issues, trade with China, and many other important topics. 

At the BASF Annual reception, the 2021 and 2022 Master Farmers were recognized for their contribution and dedication to Michigan Agriculture. The 2021 recipients were Frank Vyskocil of New Lothrop, Waldron Farms of Stanton, and Jim Wilson of Yale. This year's recipients are Dennis Garnder of Yale, Bill Hunt of Davison, and Greg McCarthy of Edmore. Also recognized at the banquet that evening were the FFA Crop Management Challenge Participants and Winners.   

The AgroExpo staff would like to congratulate those who were recognized at the banquets and we are looking forward to next year's Great Lakes Crop Summit!

Pictured above: The Great Lakes Crop Summit started off with bright and early with a recording of the Farm Report given by Clinton Griffiths.

AgroExpo Speaker Announced

‍Mike Fraleigh

‍The AgroExpo is excited to announce Mike Fraleigh, of Fraleigh Law, as one of our speakers. Mike will be presenting both days of the AgroExpo. Mike was raised on a family farm in Sanilac County, Michigan, and has been meeting the legal needs of Michigan farmers for over 15 years.  His practice specialty includes farm and ranch business structure, succession planning and estate planning as well as special needs trusts. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Wealth Counsel, and the State Bar of Michigan and a participant in several sections including Estate Planning & Administration for Business Owners, Farmers & Ranchers; Business Investment Entities, Partnerships, LLC’s and Corporations; Elder Law & Disability Rights; and Probate and Estate Planning.

Mr. Fraleigh would love input on relevant topics that our attendees would like to hear this year. A poll will be on our AgroExpo social media pages so that you can share your opinion.

We are excited to have Mike Fraleigh share his expertise with us at the 2022 AgroExpo.

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