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10. Ep. 10 - Local Government Involvement

December 01, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 10

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Episode Nine of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Matt Kapp, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Government Relations Specialist, to introduce December’s discussion topic and get to know him a little better. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134475

Did this discussion spark a policy idea for you? Be sure to submit that idea to your local county Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee Chair. You can also submit your policy idea online here.

If you have additional thoughts or feedback on what you would like to hear at The Block Party, pass that along to Ashley at wu-cagloop@fbinsmi.com

Additional Resources

The Candidate Handbook explains all the roles and responsibilities of local government positions.
MFB’s Academy for Political Leadership combines Government 101 and Introduction to Campaign Management — a developmental program designed to teach members how government functions and equip them with what it takes to run for office get elected.

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