TY 2012 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
7373 W SAGINAW HWY

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
LANSING, MI48917

D Employer identification number

38-1718391

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 16,521,796

F Name and address of principal officer:
ANDREW J KOK
7373 W SAGINAW HWY
LANSING,MI48917

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 5 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.MICHIGANFARMBUREAU.COM

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1919

M State of legal domicile: MI

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU IS A MEMBER DIRECTED AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REPRESENT, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE BUSINESS, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF OUR MEMBERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	17
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	16
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	116
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	5,656
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	253,502
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	-24,376

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	7,033,501	7,280,505
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	1,837,037	511,776
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	2,615,127	2,078,836
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	6,060,393	6,650,679
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	17,546,058	16,521,796
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	22,391	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	9,290,354	9,988,081
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	7,395,653	6,606,934
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	16,708,398	16,595,015
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	837,660	-73,219
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	11,480,149	11,740,796
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	3,771,556	4,075,694
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	7,708,593	7,665,102

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ............YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

Form 990 (2012)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU IS A MEMBER DIRECTED AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REPRESENT, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE BUSINESS, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF OUR MEMBERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ...................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................ Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE PUBLIC POLICY AND COMMODITY DIVISION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING A SYSTEMATIC PROCESS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON CURRENT AND EMERGING ISSUES TO ENSURE THAT QUALIFIED DELEGATES TO MFB'S STATE ANNUAL MEETING ARE MAKING INFORMED POLICY DECISIONS. TOPICS INCLUDE AGRICULTURAL ECOLOGY, COMMODITY MARKETING, LOCAL AFFAIRS AND LAND USE ACTIVITIES. THE PUBLIC POLICY DIVISION IS THE KEY RESOURCE IN GUIDING THE MEMBERSHIP IN DEVELOPING POLICY. WHEN POLICY DECISIONS ARE ADOPTED BY THE MEMBERS, THE POLICY PROVIDES DIRECTION FOR STAFF WHEN INTERACTING WITH THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE YEAR. POLICY DEVELOPMENT BEGINS WITH THE APPOINTMENT BY THE 67 COUNTY FARM BUREAUS OF A POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. IT INCLUDES REPRESENTATIVES FROM COMMUNITY ACTION GROUPS, YOUNG FARMERS, COUNTY COMMITTEES, OTHER SPECIAL COMMITTEES, AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. THE POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO STUDY, DISCUSS AND DEVELOP FARM BUREAU POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS ON LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ISSUES. LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE TO MEMBERS AND ARE VOTED ON AT THE COUNTY ANNUAL MEETING. A 20-MEMBER STATE POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED WITH REPRESENTATION FROM ALL AREAS OF THE STATE. THIS COMMITTEE MEETS TO GATHER INFORMATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES, REVIEW ALL OF THE COUNTY RECOMMENDATIONS, AND PRODUCES A SLATE OF PROPOSED ADDITIONS, CHANGES, AND DELETIONS TO THE POLICY AND FOR ACTION BY DELEGATES OF THE MFB ANNUAL MEETING. FARM BUREAU'S POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS RESULTED IN ABOUT 1,100 POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COUNTIES. OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE THOSE FROM VARIOUS MFB ADVISORY COMMITTEES, FOR A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 1,200 POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS CONSIDERED BY THE MFB POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. FINAL POLICY DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE VOTING DELEGATES FROM EACH COUNTY FARM BUREAU AT THE MFB ANNUAL MEETING.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DIVISION (IPR) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS REGARDING MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU (MFB) POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS: MICHIGAN FARM NEWS IS MICHIGAN'S ONLY STATEWIDE FARM PUBLICATION. TWENTY TIMES A YEAR, FARMER MEMBERS RECEIVE FIRST HAND ORIGINAL AND ESSENTIAL INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT AGRICULTURAL NEWS, STATE AND NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES INCLUDING: FARM PROGRAM UPDATES, WEATHER FORECASTS, FARM SAFETY, AND MARKET ANALYSIS. THE MFB ANNUAL REPORT AND MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE IS PUBLISHED ONCE A YEAR AND INSERTED INTO THE MICHIGAN FARM NEWS. THE ANNUAL REPORT UPDATES MEMBERS ON THE OPERATIONAL STATUS OF MFB. MFB PRODUCES AGRINOTES & NEWS EVERY WEEK FOR MORE THAN 300 MICHIGAN NEWSPAPERS, TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS. THIS PROVIDES THE LATEST BREAKING AGRICULTURAL NEWS AND INSIGHT ON HOW ISSUES MAY IMPACT MICHIGAN FARMERS. FB UPDATE IS THE VIDEO NEWSLETTER OF MFB. PRODUCED QUARTERLY, THE 20 MINUTE FB UPDATE FOCUSES ON STORIES IMPORTANT TO AGRICULTURE AND IS DISTRIBUTED TO 110 AGRI-SCIENCE TEACHERS AND 160 MFB COMMUNITY ACTION GROUPS. BENEFITS ADVISOR IS A FOUR-COLOR NEWSLETTER MAILED QUARTERLY TO ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. IT IS PACKED WITH INFORMATION ABOUT MEMBER SERVICES. THE IPR DIVISION COORDINATES THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MICHIGAN AG COUNCIL. IT IS A COALITION OF SIX COMMODITY ORGANIZATIONS AND AGRI-BUSINESSES UNITED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND ENHANCING THE PUBLIC IMAGE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE STATE. TO DATE, THE COUNCIL HAS PROVIDED FUNDING AND LEADERSHIP FOR SEVERAL REGIONAL AG PROMOTION CAMPAIGNS IN COOPERATION WITH COUNTY FARM BUREAUS. THESE CAMPAIGNS HAVE UTILIZED PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL CREATED BY MFB, INCLUDING RADIO SPOTS, THEATER ADVERTISEMENTS,PRINT ADS, AND A TOOL KIT FOR CONDUCTING FARM TOURS. THE COUNCIL HAS ALSO CONSOLIDATED CLASSROOM LESSON PLANS FROM ALL COALITION PARTNERS INTO TWO STATE-APPROVED CURRICULUM GUIDES FOR GRADES K-6.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE FIELD OPERATIONS DIVISION PREPARES AND DEVELOPS AGRICULTURAL LEADERS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR CURRENT LOCAL AG LEADERS, STATE AND LOCAL COMMITTEES, AND MEMBERS. A TARGETED PROGRAM IS FOR YOUNG FARMERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 35. IT OFFERS AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, ACTION COMMITTEES, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, COMPETITIONS, AND SOCIAL EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT AND TO DEVELOP FUTURE LEADERSHIP. PROMOTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY ARE OFFERED FOR 4-H CLUBS, AND FFA CHAPTERS, SCHOOLS, AND CIVIC GROUPS. THE DIVISION REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES ARE A KEY RESOURCE IN BRINGING THE FIELD PERSPECTIVE TO THE ORGANIZATION. REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES REGULARLY AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH COUNTY FARM BUREAUS, LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LEADERS, FARMERS AND MEMBERS. THE REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S INTERACTION IS HOW FARM BUREAU'S GRASSROOTS PROCESS PROVIDES EVERY FARM BUREAU MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND VOICE THEIR CONCERNS REGARDING ISSUES PERTINENT TO THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

Form 990 (2012)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A........................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

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If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....

20a

If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........

Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................

25b

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment

35b

Yes

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

116

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

Yes

If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

Yes

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
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PAULA DROSTE7373 W SAGINAW HWYLANSINGMI489177900 (517) 679-5426

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) WAYNE H WOOD........................................................................ PRESIDENT/DI	30.00 .......................10.00	X	X	270,063	10,000	15,828
(2) MICHAEL C FUSILIER........................................................................ VP/DIRECTOR	17.00 .......................1.50	X	X	16,666	11,500	0
(3) DAVID BAHRMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	18.00 .......................1.00	X		13,106	11,500	0
(4) ANDREW HAGENOW........................................................................ DIRECTOR	10.00 .......................1.20	X		12,356	12,000	0
(5) L CHARLES MULHOLLAND........................................................................ DIRECTOR	16.00 .......................1.10	X		12,136	12,000	0
(6) PAUL KOEMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	10.00 .......................2.00	X		10,036	13,610	0
(7) BRIGETTE LEACH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	16.00 .......................1.00	X		11,776	11,500	0
(8) CARL BEDNARSKI........................................................................ DIRECTOR	14.00 .......................1.10	X		11,206	12,000	0
(9) MICHAEL MULDERS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	8.00 .......................1.00	X		11,806	11,000	0
(10) ALAN GARNER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	14.00 .......................1.10	X		10,426	12,000	0
(11) JENNIFER LEWIS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	12.00 .......................1.60	X		9,586	12,000	0
(12) DOUGLAS DARLING........................................................................ DIRECTOR	13.00 .......................1.10	X		9,566	12,000	0
(13) BEN LACROSS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	8.00 .......................1.10	X		7,870	12,000	0
(14) BRENT HOTCHKIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	6.00 .......................1.00	X		5,696	11,500	0
(15) PATRICK MCGUIRE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	14.00 ........................50	X		5,296	11,500	0
(16) BRIAN PRESTON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	6.00 ........................50	X		5,520	0	0
(17) STEPHANIE SCHAFER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	0.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0

Form 990 (2012)

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) ANDREW KOK........................................................................ SECR & GENER	29.00 .......................11.00	X		241,768	0	29,444
(19) DOUGLAS J KAMMANN........................................................................ TREASURER	28.00 .......................12.00	X		219,189	0	10,107
(20) DAVID VANDERHAAGEN........................................................................ SR COUNS/ASS	28.00 .......................12.00	X		155,742	0	19,756
(21) SCOTT PIGGOTT........................................................................ CHIEF OPERAT	29.00 .......................11.00	X		155,208	0	4,220
(22) JOHN VANDER MOLEN........................................................................ CHIEF OPERAT	12.00 .......................7.00	X		139,452	0	6,886
(23) THOMAS G WISEMAN........................................................................ HR DIRECTOR	8.00 .......................32.00		X	194,935	0	9,859
(24) PATRICK BLANCHETT........................................................................ DIRECTOR INT	3.00 .......................37.00		X	176,996	0	7,949
(25) THOMAS L NUGENT........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF	25.00 .......................15.00		X	135,468	0	16,552
(26) DENNIS E RUDAT........................................................................ DIR OF INF &	25.00 .......................15.00		X	135,031	0	17,358

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	1,976,900	176,110	137,959

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

Form 990 (2012)

Page 9

Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b		6,595,293
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d		561,191
e	Government grants (contributions)1e		124,021

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			7,280,505
			Business Code
2a	LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES		900099	161,323	161,323
b	AG PROMOTION AND EDUCATION		900099	146,905	146,905
c	REGULATORY AND SAFETY		900099	117,134	117,134
d	AG LEGISLATIVE SERVICES		900099	53,689	53,689
e	AG ENVIRONMENTAL		900099	21,895	21,895
f	All other program service revenue .			10,830	10,830
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			511,776
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			2,010,936			2,010,936
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........			38,319			38,319
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		67,900
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)		67,900
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			67,900	67,900
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	AFFILIATE SERVICES		900099	6,194,851	6,194,851
b	PRINTING & VIDEO SERVICES		900099	195,260		195,260
c	ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION		900099	164,007	164,007
d	All other revenue ....			58,242		58,242
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			6,612,360
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			16,521,796	6,938,534	253,502	2,049,255

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	2,090,890
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	5,223,495
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	1,312,973
9	Other employee benefits .......	861,790
10	Payroll taxes ...........	498,933
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	30,896
c	Accounting ...........	21,200
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........	690,635
12	Advertising and promotion ....	409,750
13	Office expenses .......	1,002,358
14	Information technology ......	385,771
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	609,191
17	Travel ............	881,780
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	1,402,451
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	232,968
23	Insurance ..............	47,614
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	AFBF DUES	771,456
b	BAD DEBT EXPENSE	40,580
c	POSTAGE	35,374
d	MATERIAL	33,217
e	All other expenses	11,693
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	16,595,015	0	0	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing .............				1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			2,552,872	2	403,312
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			818,141	4	1,611,163
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			98,304	9	106,296
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	2,203,223
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	1,476,862	908,154	10c	726,361
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			2,066,588	11	6,397,026
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			5,036,090	12	2,496,638
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			11,480,149	16	11,740,796
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			1,615,372	17	1,941,500
18	Grants payable .................				18
19	Deferred revenue ................			2,156,184	19	2,134,194
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................				25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			3,771,556	26	4,075,694
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			7,708,593	27	7,665,102
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........				28
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........				29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........			7,708,593	33	7,665,102
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			11,480,149	34	11,740,796

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

16,521,796

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

16,595,015

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-73,219

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

7,708,593

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

29,728

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

7,665,102

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits

Form 990 (2012)

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU

Employer identification number

38-1718391

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) .....
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	1,830,985	1,154,442	676,543
e	Other .................	372,238	322,420	49,818
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				726,361

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests	2,496,638	C
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	2,496,638

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	9,541,493
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	29,728
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	29,728
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	9,511,765
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	7,010,031
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	7,010,031
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	16,521,796

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	9,584,984
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	9,584,984
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b	7,010,031
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	7,010,031
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	16,595,015

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
REVENUE AMOUNTS INCLUDED ON RETURN - OTHER	SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B	AFFILIATE REVENUE EXCLUDED FOR AUDIT PRESENTATION 7,010,031
EXPENSE AMOUNTS INCLUDED ON RETURN - OTHER	SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B	AFFILIATE EXPENSES EXCLUDED FOR AUDIT PRESENTATION 7,010,031

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Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU

Employer identification number

38-1718391

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(1)WAYNE H WOODPRESIDENTDIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	224,978		45,085 10,000	2,110	13,718	285,891 10,000
(2)ANDREW KOKSECR & GENERAL COUNS	(i) (ii)	233,760		8,008	11,649	17,795	271,212
(3)DOUGLAS J KAMMANNTREASURER	(i) (ii)	210,536		8,653	2,077	8,030	229,296
(4)DAVID VANDERHAAGENSR COUNSASSIST SECR	(i) (ii)	148,990		6,752	6,500	13,256	175,498
(5)SCOTT PIGGOTTCHIEF OPERATING OFC	(i) (ii)	151,982		3,226	901	3,319	159,428
(6)THOMAS G WISEMANHR DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	186,041	400	8,494	1,849	8,010	204,794
(7)PATRICK BLANCHETTDIRECTOR INTER AUDIT	(i) (ii)	167,766	600	8,630	1,665	6,284	184,945
(8)THOMAS L NUGENTDIRECTOR OF FIELD OP	(i) (ii)	127,214		8,254	1,284	15,268	152,020
(9)DENNIS E RUDATDIR OF INF & PUB REL	(i) (ii)	126,711		8,320	1,274	16,084	152,389

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
FRINGE OR EXPENSE EXPLANATION	SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 1A	THE PRESIDENT IS PROVIDED A RESIDENCE LOCATED NEAR THE HEADQUARTERS OFFICE FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION. WE GROSS UP THE PRESIDENT'S TAXABLE COMPENSATION AND PROVIDE CASH PAYMENT FOR ESTIMATED TAX COST FOR THE USE OF THE RESIDENCE. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES A COMPANY VEHICLE. WE GROSS UP EXECUTIVE TAXABLE COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL USE OF VEHICLES AND PROVIDE CASH PAYMENT FOR ESTIMATED TAX COST FOR PERSONAL USE OF VEHICLE.
SEVERANCE, NONQUALIFIED, AND EQUITY-BASED PAYMENTS	SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 4	DAVID VANDERHAAGEN 0 5,000 0

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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU

Employer identification number

38-1718391

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU IS A MEMBER DIRECTED AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REPRESENT, PROTECT, AND ENHANCE THE BUSINESS, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF OUR MEMBERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	FORM 990	ALL LINES LEFT BLANK ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION	FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	POLICY DEVELOPMENT BEGINS WITH THE APPOINTMENT BY THE 67 COUNTY FARM BUREAUS OF A POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. IT INCLUDES REPRESENTATIVES FROM COMMUNITY ACTION GROUPS, YOUNG FARMERS, COUNTY COMMITTEES, OTHER SPECIAL COMMITTEES, AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. THE POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO STUDY, DISCUSS AND DEVELOP FARM BUREAU POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS ON LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ISSUES. LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE TO MEMBERS AND ARE VOTED ON AT THE COUNTY ANNUAL MEETING. A 20-MEMBER STATE POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED WITH REPRESENTATION FROM ALL AREAS OF THE STATE. THIS COMMITTEE MEETS TO GATHER INFORMATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES, REVIEW ALL OF THE COUNTY RECOMMENDATIONS, AND PRODUCES A SLATE OF PROPOSED ADDITIONS, CHANGES, AND DELETIONS TO THE POLICY AND FOR ACTION BY DELEGATES OF THE MFB ANNUAL MEETING. FARM BUREAU'S POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS RESULTED IN ABOUT 1,100 POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COUNTIES. OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE THOSE FROM VARIOUS MFB ADVISORY COMMITTEES, FOR A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 1,200 POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS CONSIDERED BY THE MFB POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. FINAL POLICY DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE VOTING DELEGATES FROM EACH COUNTY FARM BUREAU AT THE MFB ANNUAL MEETING.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION	FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B	THE MFB ANNUAL REPORT AND MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE IS PUBLISHED ONCE A YEAR AND INSERTED INTO THE MICHIGAN FARM NEWS. THE ANNUAL REPORT UPDATES MEMBERS ON THE OPERATIONAL STATUS OF MFB. MFB PRODUCES AGRINOTES & NEWS EVERY WEEK FOR MORE THAN 300 MICHIGAN NEWSPAPERS, TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS. THIS PROVIDES THE LATEST BREAKING AGRICULTURAL NEWS AND INSIGHT ON HOW ISSUES MAY IMPACT MICHIGAN FARMERS. FB UPDATE IS THE VIDEO NEWSLETTER OF MFB. PRODUCED QUARTERLY, THE 20 MINUTE FB UPDATE FOCUSES ON STORIES IMPORTANT TO AGRICULTURE AND IS DISTRIBUTED TO 110 AGRI-SCIENCE TEACHERS AND 160 MFB COMMUNITY ACTION GROUPS. BENEFITS ADVISOR IS A FOUR-COLOR NEWSLETTER MAILED QUARTERLY TO ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. IT IS PACKED WITH INFORMATION ABOUT MEMBER SERVICES. THE IPR DIVISION COORDINATES THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MICHIGAN AG COUNCIL. IT IS A COALITION OF SIX COMMODITY ORGANIZATIONS AND AGRI-BUSINESSES UNITED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING AND ENHANCING THE PUBLIC IMAGE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE STATE. TO DATE, THE COUNCIL HAS PROVIDED FUNDING AND LEADERSHIP FOR SEVERAL REGIONAL AG PROMOTION CAMPAIGNS IN COOPERATION WITH COUNTY FARM BUREAUS. THESE CAMPAIGNS HAVE UTILIZED PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL CREATED BY MFB, INCLUDING RADIO SPOTS, THEATER ADVERTISEMENTS,PRINT ADS, AND A TOOL KIT FOR CONDUCTING FARM TOURS. THE COUNCIL HAS ALSO CONSOLIDATED CLASSROOM LESSON PLANS FROM ALL COALITION PARTNERS INTO TWO STATE-APPROVED CURRICULUM GUIDES FOR GRADES K-6.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION	FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C	COUNTY FARM BUREAUS, LOCAL AGRICULTURAL LEADERS, FARMERS AND MEMBERS. THE REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S INTERACTION IS HOW FARM BUREAU'S GRASSROOTS PROCESS PROVIDES EVERY FARM BUREAU MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE AND VOICE THEIR CONCERNS REGARDING ISSUES PERTINENT TO THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6	THE ORGANIZATION HAS APPROXIMATELY 192,864 MEMBERS WHO PAY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A	THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REPRESENTED BY A DELEGATE BODY OF MEMBERS WHO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B	CHANGES IN THE ORGANIZATIONS BYLAWS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DELEGATE BODY. IN ADDITION, THE DELEGATE BODY ANNUALLY RATIFIES ALL BOARD ACTIONS AND AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD TO APPOINT ALL NECESSARY COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOARD) OF MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU IS THE GOVERNING BODY WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 RETURN. PRIOR TO THE FORMS FILING, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, CONSISTING OF 7 OF THE 17 BOARD MEMBERS REVIEWS THE ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO BE USED AS BASIS OF PREPARATION FOR THE FORM 990 RETURN. THE FINAL PREPARATION AND REVIEW OF THE 990 ARE PERFORMED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND THE SECRETARY AND GENERAL COUNSEL. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BOARD WILL REVIEW THE COMPLETED RETURN PRIOR TO FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND A MOTION OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT IS MADE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AT THIS SAME TIME ALL OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND DIVISION DIRECTORS MUST ANNUALLY PROVIDE A SIGNED STATEMENT LISTING ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHILE ACTING IN THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITIONS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU USES A SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT, HEWITT ASSOCIATES. ALL POSITIONS ARE EVALUATED THROUGH THE POSITION EVALUATION PLAN; COMPETITIVE SALARY INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THROUGH SALARY SURVEYS AND PLACED INTO INDIVIDUAL SALARY RANGES. MERIT INCREASES ARE BASED ON: 1) AN EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE; 2) MERIT INCREASE GUIDELINES, AND 3)THEIR CURRENT POSITION RELATIVE TO THE SALARY RANGE. MFB'S TOP MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ARE EVALUATED BY A FIVE PERSON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW ALONG WITH ANY SALARY ADJUSTMENTS IS THEN REVIEWED WITH THE FULL 17 MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B	MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU USES A SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT, HEWITT ASSOCIATES. ALL POSITIONS ARE EVALUATED THROUGH THE POSITION EVALUATION PLAN; COMPETITIVE SALARY INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THROUGH SALARY SURVEYS AND PLACED INTO INDIVIDUAL SALARY RANGES. MERIT INCREASES ARE BASED ON: 1) AN EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE; 2) MERIT INCREASE GUIDELINES, AND 3)THEIR CURRENT POSITION RELATIVE TO THE SALARY RANGE. MFB'S TOP MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ARE EVALUATED BY A FIVE PERSON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW ALONG WITH ANY SALARY ADJUSTMENTS IS THEN REVIEWED WITH THE FULL 17 MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	NO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER	FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9	AFFILIATE REVENUE EXCLUDED FOR AUDIT PRESENTATION -7,010,031 AFFILIATE EXPENSES EXCLUDED FOR AUDIT PRESENTATION 7,010,031

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU

Employer identification number

38-1718391

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1) MI FARMLAND & COMMUNITY ALLIANCE 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-3434632	AGRIC VIAB	MI	501C3	7	MFB	Yes
(2) MFB POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-2548952	LEGISLATIV	MI	527		MFB	Yes
(3) FARM BUREAU PAC 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 46-1116105	LEGISLATIV	MI	527		MFB	Yes
(4) MI FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 27-0200380	MBR ASSOC	MI	501C3	11A	MFB	Yes

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2012

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets		Yes	No
(1) MI AG COOPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOC 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-1659786	MARTKETING	MI	MFB	C CORP	108,589	370,228	56.800 %	Yes
(2) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE CO OF MI 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-6056370	LIFE INSUR	MI	N/A					Yes
(3) COMMUNITY SERVICE ACCEPTANCE CORP 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-1883116	INS AGENCY	MI	N/A					Yes
(4) FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MI 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-6056228	INSURANCE	MI	N/A					Yes
(5) MI FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL CORP 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-2961817	HOLDING	MI	MFB	C CORP	41,356,868	506,916,476	100.000 %	Yes
(6) FB EQUITY SALES CORP OF MI 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-3237412	INS. BROKE	MI	N/A					Yes
(7) MFB INC 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-2102277	BEN/PROMO	MI	MFB	C CORP	460,548	3,640,911	100.000 %	Yes
(8) FBL REAL ESTATE HOLDING LLC 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 27-5177082	REAL ESTAT	MI	N/A					Yes
(9) MI AG COOPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOC 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-1659786	MARTKETING	MI	MFB	C CORP	108,589	370,228	56.800 %	Yes
(10) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE CO OF MI 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-6056370	LIFE INSUR	MI	N/A					Yes
(11) COMMUNITY SERVICE ACCEPTANCE CORP 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-1883116	INS AGENCY	MI	N/A					Yes
(12) FARM BUREAU GENERAL INS CO OF MI 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-6056228	INSURANCE	MI	N/A					Yes
(13) MI FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL CORP 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-2961817	HOLDING	MI	MFB	C CORP	41,356,868	506,916,476	100.000 %	Yes
(14) FB EQUITY SALES CORP OF MI 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-3237412	INS. BROKE	MI	N/A					Yes
(15) MFB INC 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 38-2102277	BEN/PROMO	MI	MFB	C CORP	460,548	3,640,911	100.000 %	Yes
(16) FBL REAL ESTATE HOLDING LLC 7373 W SAGINAW HWY LANSING,MI48917 27-5177082	REAL ESTAT	MI	N/A					Yes

Schedule R (Form 990) 2012

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of other organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) MI FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL CORP	F	1,500,000	COST
(2) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE	K	567,946	COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(3) MFB INC	I	1,061,045	COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(4) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE	P	150,355	COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(5) MFB INC	P	204,047	COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(6) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE	Q	2,554,666	COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(7) MFB INC	Q	607,792	COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(8) MI AG COOPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOC	Q	211,078	MGMT AGREEMENT AND COST
(9) MICHIGAN FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE	C	561,191	QUALIFYING PROGRAM COSTS
(10) MI FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL CORP	F	1,500,000	COST
(11) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE	K	567,946	COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(12) MFB INC	I	1,061,045	COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(13) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE	P	150,355	COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(14) MFB INC	P	204,047	COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(15) FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE	Q	2,554,666	COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(16) MFB INC	Q	607,792	COST ALLOCATION BY USAGE
(17) MI AG COOPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOC	Q	211,078	MGMT AGREEMENT AND COST
(18) MICHIGAN FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE	C	561,191	QUALIFYING PROGRAM COSTS

Schedule R (Form 990) 2012

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2012

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

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