Loading chat...
MI SR0101
Resolution
AI Summary
- Designates March 2026 as Agriculture Appreciation Month in Michigan
- Michigan's food and agriculture industry contributes over $125.8 billion annually to the state economy and supports approximately 805,000 jobs (17.2% of the workforce)
- Michigan ranks as the second-most diverse agricultural state with 47,600 farms (99% family-owned) producing over 300 commodities on nearly 10 million acres
- The state leads nationally in production of asparagus (30 million pounds), tart cherries (59% of U.S. supply), cucumbers, floriculture crops ($695 million value), and potato chip processing potatoes (1.9 billion pounds)
- Major agricultural exports include soybeans (105 million bushels valued at $1.55 billion), beef ($140 million in exports), and dairy from over 1,000 farms ranking sixth nationally in milk production
Legislative Description
A resolution to designate March 2026 as Agriculture Appreciation Month.
Last Action
Introduced By Senator Roger Victory
3/17/2026
Full Bill Text
No bill text available