
The Block Party
Welcome to The Block Party, where we gather to explore the vibrant world of agriculture and the pressing topics that shape our industry. Each episode, we’ll engage in insightful conversations with staff experts and guest members, diving deep into the challenges and innovations that impact our farms, food systems, and communities. Join us as we not only unpack important issues but also get to know the passionate individuals behind the scenes who are driving change and fostering resilience in agriculture. Let’s cultivate knowledge and build connections—together!
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Episodes
27 episodes
27. EP 27 - Building a Stronger Farm Bureau Together
Join us at The BLOCK Party!The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Michigan Farm Bureau’s President and cherry farmer, Ben LaCross. In this episode we will learn more a...
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30:26

26. EP. 26 - The Buzz About EPA’s Pesticide Strategy
Join us at The BLOCK Party!The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Laura Campbell discussion topic. In this episode we explore the Nutrient Tales: The Buzz About EPA’s ...
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30:46

25. EP. 25 - Deer Management: A Growing Challenge for Michigan Farmers
Join us at The BLOCK Party!The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Andrew Vermeesch and Pierce Bennett to introduce March’s discussion topic. In this episode we discuss...
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20:39

24. Ep. 24 - Nutrient Tales The Good, the Bad, and the Algae
Join us at The BLOCK Party!The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Tess VanGorder and Laura Campbell discussion topic. In this episode we explore the Nutrient Tales: Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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20:28

23. EP. 23 - Do you have an On-Farm Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
Join us at The BLOCK Party!The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Tom Piepkow, Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan’s Risk & Safety Management Representative to introduce J...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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27:47

22. Ep. 22 - Let’s Discuss the Farm Bill
Join us at The BLOCK Party!The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with John Kran, Michigan Farm Bureau’s National Legislative Counsel to introduce December’s discussion topic.&nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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18:49

21. Ep. 21 - Feeding kids, families, and neighbors statewide
Join us at The BLOCK Party!The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Persis Sopariwala, Farm Bureau of Michigan’s Agent Charitable Fund Manager and Audrey Carey, Farm Bureau Fa...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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28:36

20. Ep 20 - The Fraternity of Farmers’ Changing Code
Join us at The BLOCK Party!The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Jeremy Nagel to introduce October’s discussion topic and get to know. This episode discusses how farm...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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35:47

19. Ep. 19 - Supporting Rural Communities
Thanks for joining us at The BLOCK Party!On this episode we talk with Leona Daniels, District 10 Director on the Michigan Farm Bureau board or directors to introduce September’s discussion topic and get to know. This will preview t...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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49:41

18. EP. 18 - It’s about being honest and fair and showing respect.
Join us at The BLOCK Party!The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Jeremy, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Member Communications Specialist, to introduce August’s discussion topic and...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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30:23

17. Ep. 17 - PFAS Discussion
Join us at The BLOCK Party!The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Laura Campbell, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Senior Conservation and Regulatory Relations Specialist, Tess VanGor...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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33:10

16. Ep 16 - Protecting 10 Million!
Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode 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 June’s discussion top...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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14:50

15. Ep. 15 - Emerging Issue: Artificial Intelligence
Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Theresa Sisung, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Industry Relations Specialist, to introduce May’s discussion t...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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16:39

14. Ep. 14 - All Aboard the MEMBERship!
Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Laura Lunceford, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Membership Development Manager, to introduce April’s discussi...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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17:53

13. Ep. 13 - Discussion Meets and Community Action Groups
Join us at The BLOCK Party! This month’s episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Audrey Martin, Delta College Collegiate Farm Bureau and Beth Wernette, Mecosta County Farm Bureau...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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16:59

12. Ep. 12 - Making a Good Story
Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Austin Large Senior Director of Membership and Organization Development at American Farm Bureau, to i...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:17

11. Ep 11 - Long-term Viability of Agricultural Processing
Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Eleven of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Theresa Sisung, Tess VanGorder and Ernie Birchmeier, to introduce December’s discussion topic and get t...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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18:07

10. Ep. 10 - Local Government Involvement
Join us at The BLOCK Party! 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 top...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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14:15

9. Ep. 9 - Water Use Regulations and Jurisdiction
Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Nine of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Laura Campbell, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Ecology Department, to introduce November’s d...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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15:03

8. Ep. 8 - Bringing Consumers Down on MI Farm
Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Eight of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Noelle Nachreiner, Executive Director and Michael Ceja, Outreach Specialist for the Michigan Ag Council....
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:09

7. Ep. 7 - Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land
Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Seven of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with John Kran, Michigan Farm Bureau’s National Legislative Council, Theresa Sisung, MFB’s Industry Relations...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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16:39

6. Ep. 6 - Fewer operations, more consolidation: What is farm’s future?
Join us at The BLOCK Party!Episode Six of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Mitch Galloway, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Associate Editor of Member Publications (Farm News). In this episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:13

5. Ep. 5 - Discussion Meets and Community Action Groups – One in the same
Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Five of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Katie Eisenberger, Michigan Farm Bureau’s High School and Collegiate Program Specialist and Megan Sprague...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:05

4. Ep. 4 - What’s Happening, grass roots?
Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Four of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Jeremy Nagel, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Member Communications Specialist. In this episode we will have...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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40:27

3. Ep. 3 - I Order Groceries Online
Join us as we talk with Michigan Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Specialist, Amelia Miller. In this episode we will have a brief introduction to May’s Discussion Topic “I order my groceries online,” get to know Amelia a little more ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:40
