Upcoming Events

michigan checkoff online listening sessions

On July 20, 2023, the Michigan Beef Industry Commission will be considering the proposal to restart Michigan’s state checkoff.  The proposed state checkoff rate is 10 cents per $100 in value, capped at $1 per head and would be collected alongside the current federal $1 per head checkoff.   The proposal will be discussed at online listening sessions hosted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development at 10:00 am on June 29, 2023 and at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm on July 13, 2023.  All meetings are open to the public.  

June 29, 2023 meeting info

microsoft teams meeting

10:00AM EST: Meeting ID: 215 959 570 847 Passcode: 6onG7e  

Dial-In: 248-509-0316 Phone Conference ID: 771 527 995# 


july 13, 2023 meeting info

microsoft teams meeting

1:00PM EST: Meeting ID: 258 471 023 748 Passcode: FmWimK  

Dial-In: 248-509-0316 Phone Conference ID: 547 086 831#  


7:00PM EST: Meeting ID: 299 819 908 881 Passcode: 5Fa66E  

Dial-In: 248-509-0316 Phone Conference ID: 115 956 596# 


labor day mackinac bridge bridge run

September 4, 2023

st. ignace, michigan

Race sign-up: Michigan fitness Foundation website