The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation hosted the inaugural meeting of its new program, Landmark Leadership Council, in Starkville last month. With more than 150 attendees the meeting allowed Farm Bureau to engage with Mississippi farmers and ranchers between the ages of 35 and 55.

LLC focuses on meaningful engagement in specific agricultural issues, significant participation in policy development and regulatory matters, intentional agricultural advocacy, and mentorship of MFBF’s state Young Farmers & Ranchers members.