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Farm Bureau presents 'I Love Blueberries' to House; Michigan Blueberry Commission outlines industry scale
Summary
Michigan Farm Bureau presented the American Farm Bureau Foundation's Book of the Year "I Love Blueberries" to the House for March Reading Month. Nancy Nyquist of the Michigan Blueberry Commission summarized industry data: roughly 84 million pounds in 2024 across about 17,000 acres and about 500 growers.
The House Agriculture Committee heard a brief presentation promoting March Reading Month and agricultural literacy as Josh Scramlin of Michigan Farm Bureau presented the children's selection "I Love Blueberries" and encouraged legislators to read it in local schools.
Nancy Nyquist, executive director of the Michigan Blueberry Commission, told the committee…
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