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April 15: Washtenaw County Rural Safety Day

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathy Siler for the information in this story.) Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations there is in this country, and it involves many families. Farms are great places for children to play, … Read more

Reminder: Oct. 19 Agricultural Trick or Treat Event

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathleen Siler for the information in this story.) You are invited to a free Trick-or-Treat style event hosted by Washtenaw County Farm Bureau on Oct. 19 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Washtenaw Farm Council … Read more

Washtenaw County Farm Bureau makes donation to hospital ER

Recently, members of the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau spearheaded a donation project to benefit St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital Emergency Department.  Members from Farm Bureau’s promotion and education committee (P&E) recently presented several large tote bags filled with card games, … Read more

Aug. 19 deadline to register: Laier Farm on MAEAP farm tour

Washtenaw County farmers, farmland owners and partners of agriculture are invited to a bus tour of MAEAP-verified (Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program) farms on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. The tour will depart at 9 a.m. sharp, … Read more

March 13-19: Celebrate National Agriculture Week

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathy Siler for the information in this story.) Washtenaw County Farm Bureau and area FFA programs will join countless other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part … Read more

Roots Report: From the Countryside

By: Christina Lirones (Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Board member) Farm Bureau is rooted in agriculture and its members. As a grassroots organization, our members, old and new, are the “roots” that keep us strong and growing. Meet Chelsea Render, a … Read more

March 15-21: Celebrate National Agriculture Week

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathy Siler for the information in this story.) Washtenaw County Farm Bureau (WCFB) and local FFA chapters will join other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part … Read more

Loren Heller honored by Washtenaw County Farm Bureau

Local resident Loren Heller was recently honored by the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau at its annual meeting for his many years of service as a local auctioneer. Steven Thelen, WCFB president, said the recognition was “for his many years of … Read more