Community

Convention

Our Community Matters

Read below to learn more about our community involvement. 

Elton R Smith Award

This award is presented each year to the Farm Bureau Insurance Agent or Managing Partner who has exhibited the most consistent commitment to the success of Farm Bureau Insurance, Michigan Farm Bureau, the community, and the insurance industry. 

Award

America & Me Essay Contest

The Steve Ellis Agency is a proud sponsor of the American & Me Essay Contest for eighth-grade students. The writing competition was originally created to encourage young students to explore their career aspirations and consider how their future roles can impact their community. 

America & Me Essay Contest

Leadership in Action Award

Steve is the first recipient in Farm Bureau History to be awarded the Greg Smith Leadership in Action Award. In honor of Greg's legacy, this award will be awarded each year at the Director's Club. The recipient is chosen based on the qualifications Greg finds important in a great leader. Steve goes above and beyond day in and day out to show the great characteristics of a leader to his clients, his community, and his family. The nominees for this award are among an impressive group of leaders and truly is an honor to accept this award.

Leadership in Action

Area Happenings

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Michigan Autumn Destinations

Explore what Michigan has to offer for you during this fall season! 

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What to know about flood insurance

Whether it is a major storm, or a small amount of rain flooding can do extreme damage to our homes…

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The Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? of Life Insurance

Eliminate confusion on life insurance by learning the essentials.

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Back to School Roadway Safety Tips

These roadway safety tips will better prepare you and your children for the school year.

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Student Driver Heading Off to College? See How You Can Save! 

If you have a young driver heading off to college without a car there are steps you can take to…

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Farm to Table Movement

The benefits of buying locally grown produce.