Partners Summer 21

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GREENSTONE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Investing in young individuals aspiring to The 2021 scholarship awardees are: enhance the future of the agricultural industry Kayla Dufek – New Franken, WI, is an essential part of sustaining the industry’s attending University of Wisconsin – success. GreenStone is proud to support Green Bay the future success of youth in agriculture by Brett Dumaw – Deckerville, MI, awarding college scholarships to graduating attending Michigan State University high school seniors. The recipients this year have demonstrated academic integrity, commitment London Eldridge – Stanton, MI, to a variety of extracurricular activities, leadership attending Olivet College in their communities, and passion for the Kaitlyn Hansen – Sheridan, MI, agricultural industry. GreenStone feels honored to be a part of the journey toward achieving their attending Michigan State University goals. Leah Irion – Pigeon, MI, attending Michigan State University Once again, GreenStone has awarded $40,000 in scholarships to incoming college freshman, with $2,000 going to students pursuing a fouryear degree and $1,000 to students pursuing a two-year degree. Since 2010, GreenStone has presented nearly $300,000 in college scholarships to students who desire to make a positive impact on the agriculture industry. Kayla Dufek, one of the 20 scholarship recipients this year, states, “I want to thank GreenStone Farm Credit Services for their involvement not only in agriculture, but in all aspects of communities as well. I am grateful to be chosen as a recipient of this scholarship.”

Scott Jackson – Blissfield, MI, attending Michigan State University Aliza Jacobs – Luxemburg, WI, attending University of Wisconsin – Platteville

Brenna McKimmy – Beaverton, MI, attending Saginaw Valley State University Anna Moser – Dansville, MI, attending Iowa State University Jenna Pfeilstucker – Harbor Beach, MI, attending Saginaw Valley State University Joseph Schuh – Seymour, WI, attending University of Wisconsin – River Falls Anika Stehlik – St. Johns, MI, attending University of Findlay Stephen Stocchiero – Bangor, MI, attending Michigan State University Kaelyn Sumner – Cecil, WI, attending Kansas State University

Jacie King – Burr Oak, MI, attending University of Arizona

Adalee Thelen – St. Johns, MI, attending Michigan State University

Allison Littlefield – Burr Oak, MI, attending Michigan State University

Kathleen Zahm – Marne, MI, attending Iowa State University

Anna Loyer – Harrisville, MI, attending Western Michigan University

Applications for 2022 scholarships will be available on the GreenStone website in early 2022. ■

Erin McCarty – Ubly, MI, attending Delta College

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Tax Calendar

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Sometimes the choice comes out of need, other times from preference. When he took over his family farm, Jeff Alexander chose to partner with GreenStone for his tax planning and financing needs for both reasons. Get his story on As you consider your next “this or that,” I hope we’re able to be a part of the solution that allows you to enjoy the decisions you’re making like so many of our customers have. Happy reading (and hiking) this summer!

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Tick Prevention

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Crop Insurance News

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page 38

Guest Column

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page 37

Commodity Cuisine French Baguettes

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pages 35-36

Benefits of Drinking Milk

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page 34

Country Living Blog Brief

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PAC Progress

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Legislative Matters

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page 28

Directors' Perspective

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pages 26-27

Candid Comments

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pages 23-25

Calendar of Events

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page 21

Behind the Scenes

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page 22

Summer Interns

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page 20

GreenStone Scholarships

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page 19

Market Outlook

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pages 14-15

Guest Column

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pages 12-13

Member News

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page 16

Pause for Applause

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Agriculture Blog Brief

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Our customer stories start with Karen Helsen who made a choice to manage her 40-acre nursery full time, leaving behind her career at the hospital. Read about all the hats she gladly wears each day on Though my own experience was a decade ago, I remember vividly the many “this or that’s” that came with building our home. Page 29 shares the journey for Ryan Hauser who did it himself.

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YBSF Resources

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CEO Comments

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