Michigan Farm Bureau

“The organization has approximately 213,826 members who pay annual membership dues.”

“The members of the organization are represented by a delegate body of members who elect the board of directors of the organization.”

“Changes in the organization's bylaws must be approved by the delegate body. In addition, the delegate body annually ratifies all board actions and authorizes the president of the board to appoint all necessary committees and committee chairs.”

“The board of directors (board) of mfb is the governing body which is responsible for the annual review of the form 990 return. Prior to the forms filing, the audit committee of the board, consisting of 5 of the 17 board members reviews the annual audited financial statements to be used as basis of preparation for the form 990 return. The final preparation and review for the form 990 are performed by the director of financial services, the public accounting firm, and the treasurer. The audit committee and board will review the completed return prior to filing and copies are made available to the remainder of the board prior to filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually and a motion of acknowledgement is made by the board of directors. At this same time all officers, board members, key employees, and division directors must annually provide a signed statement listing all potential conflicts of interest while acting in their respective positions.”

“Mfb uses a salary administration program developed and maintained by an outside consultant, hewitt associates. All positions are evaluated through the position evaluation plan. Competitive salary information is obtained through salary surveys and placed into individual salary ranges. Merit increases are based on: 1) an employee's performance; 2) merit increase guidelines; and 3) their current position relative to the salary range. Mfb's top management employees are evaluated by a five-person executive committee of the board. The performance review along with any salary adjustments are then reviewed by the full 17 member board of directors.”

“Mfb uses a salary administration program developed and maintained by an outside consultant, hewitt associates. All positions are evaluated through the position evaluation plan. Competitive salary information is obtained through salary surveys and placed into individual salary ranges. Merit increases are based on: 1) an employee's performance; 2) merit increase guidelines; and 3) their current position relative to the salary range. Mfb's top management employees are evaluated by a five-person executive committee of the board. The performance review along with any salary adjustments are then reviewed by the full 17 member board of directors.”

“No governing documents, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements are made available to the public.”

“Michigan farm bureau (mfb) is a member directed agricultural organization whose purpose is to represent, protect, and enhance the business, economic, social, and educational interests of our members located throughout the state of michigan.”

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“With new resources, leadership training, and the most current information. Our policy implementation efforts achieve many successes for our farmers, including reducing regulatory burdens, improving infrastructure, and creating a business environment where farming can thrive and be successful.”

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“The center for education and leadership development prepares and develops agricultural leaders. This is accomplished through education and leadership development programs for current local ag leaders, state and local committees, and members. A targeted program is for young farmers between the ages of 18 and 35. It offers agricultural education, action committees, leadership training, competitions, and social events to encourage involvement and to develop future leadership. Promotion and education programs are offered for 4-h clubs, ffa chapters, schools, and civic groups. The farm science lab is a 40 foot mobile classroom that travels directly to schools and is designed to reinforce grade-level standards with hands-on science experiments and increasing students' knowledge of how agriculture impacts their daily lives.”

“Cost reimbursement - net with expense 297,626 service fees -315 gain on sale of vehicle/ capital asset -55,915 afbf dues net with membership -844,348 bad debt expense incl in income on 990 -553 cost reimbursement - net with expense -297,626 dues paid afbf 844,348 gain on sale of vehicle/capital asset 55,915 service fees 315 bad debt expense incl in income on 990 553”