Michigan Farm Bureau says one of the biggest wins for agriculture in Lansing this year was funding dairy and greenhouse facility upgrades at Michigan State University.
Senior Industry Relations Specialist Ernie Birchmeier tells Brownfield their organization spearheaded the effort in collaboration with statewide ag partners to secure $53 million in one-time state appropriations.
“We need to make sure that we have facilities in place that allow for teaching, research, and extension that are current, world-class, and meet the needs of not just the students but the industry as well,” he says.