Thursday, June 22, 2017
Congratulations Itasca 4-H Science of Ag Team
The Itasca County 4-H Science of Ag Team won 1st place.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
ARFB April Meeting
Just a reminder that the ARFB April meeting will be Tuesday April 4 at 6 PM at the U of M NCROC in Grand Rapids.
Our speaker will be Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap.
This will be a unique opportunity to get to interact with Kevin face-to-face. All members are invited to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact Eric Mousel @ 398.1916
Our speaker will be Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap.
This will be a unique opportunity to get to interact with Kevin face-to-face. All members are invited to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact Eric Mousel @ 398.1916
Thursday, March 2, 2017
ARFB March 2017 Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors
The ARFB March 2017 Quarterly Meeting of the Board will be on March 7, 2017 at 6 PM at the U of M NCROC Conference Room in Grand Raids, MN.
Friday, February 3, 2017
ARFB Commemorates Food Awareness Month
Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau
Grand Rapids, MN 55752
218.398.1916
arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
February 3, 2017
Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau is recognizing February as Food Awareness Month. Food Awareness Month was created to bring awareness to all things food - from the farmers who grow and raise our food, to food safety and availability.
"Farm Bureau's Food Awareness Month aims to help American consumers learn about the food they eat everyday," said Debra Durheim, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Promotion & Education (P&E) Committee Chair. "Minnesota farmers and ranchers take pride in ensuring safe food choices for Minnesota families.
"Farmers and ranchers are committed to providing safe and nutritious food choices for all Americans. As Farm Bureau members, we want to visit with consumers about our shared goal of nutritious and affordable meals for our families," said Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau President Eric Mousel.
If you would like to serve as an advocate for rural Minnesota, join Farm Bureau today @ www.fbmn.org or contact Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau President Eric Mousel @ 218.398.1916 or email @ arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
Check Minnesota Farm Bureau out on twitter: our handle is @MNFarmBureau
Grand Rapids, MN 55752
218.398.1916
arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
February 3, 2017
Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau is recognizing February as Food Awareness Month. Food Awareness Month was created to bring awareness to all things food - from the farmers who grow and raise our food, to food safety and availability.
"Farm Bureau's Food Awareness Month aims to help American consumers learn about the food they eat everyday," said Debra Durheim, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Promotion & Education (P&E) Committee Chair. "Minnesota farmers and ranchers take pride in ensuring safe food choices for Minnesota families.
"Farmers and ranchers are committed to providing safe and nutritious food choices for all Americans. As Farm Bureau members, we want to visit with consumers about our shared goal of nutritious and affordable meals for our families," said Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau President Eric Mousel.
If you would like to serve as an advocate for rural Minnesota, join Farm Bureau today @ www.fbmn.org or contact Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau President Eric Mousel @ 218.398.1916 or email @ arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
Check Minnesota Farm Bureau out on twitter: our handle is @MNFarmBureau
ARFB February Meeting Notice
Just a reminder that the ARFB February Meeting will be held on Monday, February 6, 2017, 6 PM @ U of M NCROC Research Station.
Here is a proposed agenda:
6:00 PM - Welcome
6:15 PM - Legislative Update with MFBF Ass. Dir. of Public Policy Cole Rupprecht
7:00 PM - MFBF Leadership Conference recap
7:30 PM - Ignite Grant discussion with Ed
8:00 PM - Discussion on Agenda for MAR Board Meeting
8:30 PM - Adjourn
If you have anything you would like to add to the agenda, please let me know.
This meeting is open to the public so invite a friend!!
Look forward to seeing all of you.
Eric
218.398.1916
arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
Friday, December 30, 2016
ARFB 2017 JAN Meeting
This is a reminder of the ARFB January Meeting
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
6:00 PM
U of M NCROC Station in Grand Rapids.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
6:00 PM
U of M NCROC Station in Grand Rapids.
All ARFB members are invited to attend.
Our keynote speaker will be James Dodds, MN Farm Bureau Federation, North District Director. James will be visiting with us about what it means to be a member of Farm Bureau.
We will also be having a group discussion on the ARFB committees that will focus on what each committee wants to accomplish in the next year.
If you have any questions or comments, give me a call or email.
I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
Stay up to date with Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau at:
Eric Mousel, President
Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau
Cook, Itasca, Lake, & St. Louis Counties of Northeast Minnesota
218.398.1916
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
ARFB DEC Meeting Rescheduled
The December meeting for ARFB will be moved to Friday, DEC 9 @ 6 PM at the U of M Station in Grand Rapids.
Call Eric Mousel @398.1916 or arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Call Eric Mousel @398.1916 or arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com if you have any questions.
ARFB Board Meeting Postponed
Tuesday December 6, 2016, 10:38 AM
Due to the impending threat of snow and high winds forecasted to begin late this afternoon and into this evening; the ARFB December meeting of the Board scheduled for this evening will be postponed to a later time this month.
More details to come...
Due to the impending threat of snow and high winds forecasted to begin late this afternoon and into this evening; the ARFB December meeting of the Board scheduled for this evening will be postponed to a later time this month.
More details to come...
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
ARFB December 2016 Meeting of the Board of Directors
The December meeting of the Board of Directors for Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau will be held at the U of M NCROC in Grand Rapids on December 6, 2016 at 6 PM.
All ARFB members are invited to attend.
Contact Eric Mousel at 398.1916 for more information.
All ARFB members are invited to attend.
Contact Eric Mousel at 398.1916 for more information.
Meeting Minutes from NOV ARFB Board of Directors
Arrowhead Farm Bureau Board Meeting
Minutes November 1, 2016 Grand Rapids
Roll call: Eric, Lonney, Ed, Roy, Bill, Scott, Neil, Shawn, Joe,
and James. Absent: Wes
Also present: Guests from 4 H Itasca County Science of
Agriculture Team coached by Robbie Radiach
Meeting called to order.
Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda presented. Discussion of Educator of the year added
under new business. Moved by Roy, second by Lonney. MC
Minutes distributed via Email. Bill moved, second by Lonney.
MC
Presentation by Itasca County 4-H Science of Agriculture
team regarding a request for funding. They need $600 for an entrance fee. April
15, June 20 and 21 are key dates. No action taken.
Eric reported Tim has signed up 5 new members.
The audit committee met and conducted an audit. Everything
is in order. All checks accounted for.
Treas. Report. $11,930.80 in checking. $22,966.16 in Edward
Jones account
ARFB promotion committee. Member retention is a problem.
James can access email addresses through the system.
James presented extensive membership statistics from local
and state levels.
Eric reported the annual meeting was well attended. Tim made
the Builders Club. The new format outlined in the strategic plan will be
enacted starting in January. There will be less board meetings and more
membership involvement.
New Business:
Safe deposit box is empty. Lonney moved, second by Shawn to discontinue
the safe deposit box at Grand Rapids State Bank. MC
Eric suggested we look into switching banks. GR State Bank
Online Banking Services are an issue. Wes, Lonney, Eric and Roy are listed on
the account.
Troy Salzer has been awarded the Extension Educator of the
Year Award. The award will be announced at the November State FB meeting.
Arrowhead nominated him. Ed moved, second by Lonney to allocate $300 to help
with his family’s expenses to attend the State and National meetings. Eric
will check with other area FB chapters to see if they will contribute. MC
Committee Chairs appointed. Membership/Education, Shawn;
Policy Committee, Open
Young Farmer and Rancher, Scott; Ag Advocacy, Ed;
Membership, Lonney; Arrowhead Promotion, Eric
Friends of 4H Banquet will be at the Sawmill November 15 at
6 pm. Eric will check with Wes to see if he can represent the Chapter. Morgan
Porter may attend.
The next round for FB Ag. Promotion Grant applications are
due on December 2. Up to $800 is awarded.
Eric mentioned the Ag Literature book program that donates
books to K-6 teachers and their classes.
Adopt a Legislator program discussed. Eric will compose
letters for the 2017 session.
2017 Leadership Conference discussed. Possible attendees are
Scott, Shawn, Joe, Neil and Ed. Decision needs to be made at the December 6th
meeting.
2017 Meeting schedule announced. January: Leadership,
possibly State FB speaker.
February 6: Legislative update. March 7: Board meeting and
legislative update. April 4: Day on the Hill reports. May 2: Legislative
update, Ag promotion consider having the meeting at Cowhorn Crossing. June 6:
Board meeting. July 4 (move to 11th.) TBA: August 1: TBA. September 5: TBA. October 3: Annual meeting.
November 7: Food Education. December 5: Board Meeting.
Other events: Forage Field Day Feb. 2, McGregor. Cow Calf
Day Feb. 10, Grand Rapids. Day on the
Hill March 28.
Breakfast on the Farm discussed. Maybe work with Fideldy
Timber Sweet Maple Sugar business in Cohasset.
Discussion of other FB Chapter activities tabled until
budget is determined.
Request for proposals form discussed. There will be two
categories: Education Support and Travel.
Bill moved, second by Roy to have FB shirts made for Neil,
Joe, Scott and Shawn. MC
December meeting will focus on the budget. December 6 at
NOROC, Grand Rapids.
Shawn reported on recent FFA National competition. Forestry
ranked 15th. Horse, Environment and Market teams came in 14th
in spite of many challenges.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
ARFB NOV 2016 Meeting of the Board of Directors
The November meeting of the Board of Directors for Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau will be held at the U of M NCROC in Grand Rapids on November 1, 2016 at 6 PM.
All ARFB members are invited to attend.
Contact Eric Mousel at 398.1916 for more information.
All ARFB members are invited to attend.
Contact Eric Mousel at 398.1916 for more information.
Monday, September 19, 2016
ARFB 2016 Annual Meeting
The Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October, 4, 2016.
The event will be held at the Eagles Club in Grand Rapids.
All members of ARFB are encouraged to attend.
Social begins at 5:30 PM
A complimentary supper will be served starting at 6 PM.
The Annual Meeting will start at 7 PM.
Please RSVP to Robbie Radaich at 218.259.2061 or t9rranch@frontiernet.net by September 26 for a meal count.
If you have questions about the annual meeting, contact Eric Mousel @ 398.1916 or arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
If you are not a member of Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau but would like to be, contact Eric Mousel at 398.1916, arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com or Ed Nelson at 966.1354, mredsfarmllc@gmail.com
The event will be held at the Eagles Club in Grand Rapids.
All members of ARFB are encouraged to attend.
Social begins at 5:30 PM
A complimentary supper will be served starting at 6 PM.
The Annual Meeting will start at 7 PM.
Please RSVP to Robbie Radaich at 218.259.2061 or t9rranch@frontiernet.net by September 26 for a meal count.
If you have questions about the annual meeting, contact Eric Mousel @ 398.1916 or arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
If you are not a member of Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau but would like to be, contact Eric Mousel at 398.1916, arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com or Ed Nelson at 966.1354, mredsfarmllc@gmail.com
Thursday, September 1, 2016
ARFB September Meeting of the Board
The next meeting of the ARFB Board of Directors will be next Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 6 PM. The location of the meeting will be at the U of M NCROC, 1861 E Hwy 169, Grand Rapids, MN. Any questions, call Eric Mousel at 398.1916 or email arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com.
ARFB Proposed By-Laws
ARFB members should review the proposed chapter by-laws. We will voting to approve these by-laws at the Annual Meeting on October 4, 2016.
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0Bzdt-VTEEIx3a2dRZnEtSHNCbWs
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0Bzdt-VTEEIx3a2dRZnEtSHNCbWs
Friday, August 12, 2016
ARFB 2016 Annual Meeting
The Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October, 4, 2016.
The event will be held at the Eagles Club in Grand Rapids.
All members of ARFB are encouraged to attend.
Social begins at 5:30 PM
A complimentary supper will be served starting at 6 PM.
The Annual Meeting will start at 7 PM.
Please RSVP to Robbie Radaich at 218.259.2061 or t9rranch@frontiernet.net by September 26 for a meal count.
If you have questions about the annual meeting, contact Eric Mousel @ 398.1916 or arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
If you are not a member of Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau but would like to be, contact Eric Mousel at 398.1916, arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com or Ed Nelson at 966.1354, mredsfarmllc@gmail.com
The event will be held at the Eagles Club in Grand Rapids.
All members of ARFB are encouraged to attend.
Social begins at 5:30 PM
A complimentary supper will be served starting at 6 PM.
The Annual Meeting will start at 7 PM.
Please RSVP to Robbie Radaich at 218.259.2061 or t9rranch@frontiernet.net by September 26 for a meal count.
If you have questions about the annual meeting, contact Eric Mousel @ 398.1916 or arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
If you are not a member of Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau but would like to be, contact Eric Mousel at 398.1916, arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com or Ed Nelson at 966.1354, mredsfarmllc@gmail.com
Thursday, August 11, 2016
St. Louis County Fair
As a supporter of the North St. Louis County Fair, Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau would like to thank all of the exhibitors for making the fair great again this year!!
ARFB September Meeting of the Board
The Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau will hold its September 2016 monthly board meeting on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the U of M North Central Research and Outreach Center in Grand Rapids.
The meeting will start at 6 PM.
All voting members are invited.
Meeting agenda will be posted the week prior.
If you have questions, contact Eric Mousel @ 398.1916 or arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
The meeting will start at 6 PM.
All voting members are invited.
Meeting agenda will be posted the week prior.
If you have questions, contact Eric Mousel @ 398.1916 or arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
ARFB 2016 Annual Meeting
The Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October, 4, 2016.
The event will be held at the Eagles Club in Grand Rapids.
All voting members of ARFB are encouraged to attend.
A complimentary supper will be served starting at 6 PM.
The Annual Meeting will start at 7 PM.
The agenda will be posted shortly.
If you have questions about the annual meeting, contact Eric Mousel @ 398.1916 or arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
If you are not a member of Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau but would like to be, contact Eric Mousel at 398.1916, arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com or Ed Nelson at 966.1354, mredsfarmllc@gmail.com
The event will be held at the Eagles Club in Grand Rapids.
All voting members of ARFB are encouraged to attend.
A complimentary supper will be served starting at 6 PM.
The Annual Meeting will start at 7 PM.
The agenda will be posted shortly.
If you have questions about the annual meeting, contact Eric Mousel @ 398.1916 or arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com
If you are not a member of Arrowhead Regional Farm Bureau but would like to be, contact Eric Mousel at 398.1916, arrowheadfarmbureau@gmail.com or Ed Nelson at 966.1354, mredsfarmllc@gmail.com
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