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S6 Ep.28 - Chuck Lippstreu, President, Michigan Agri-Business Association

The Michigan Opportunity·Michigan Economic Development Corporation·6 August 2026·32 min

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Growing Michigan's Future: How Agriculture Fuels Jobs, Innovation, and Economic GrowthOn this episode, we welcome Chuck Lippstreu, President of the Michigan Agri-Business Association, for an insightful conversation about one of Michigan's most important and often overlooked economic engine – agriculture. Chuck discusses the critical role Michigan's farmers, agribusinesses, food processors, and agricultural suppliers play in driving the state's economy. We also explore how innovation, sustainability, advanced technology, workforce development, and global exports are helping to position Michigan as a continuous agriculture success.