by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | Centennial Celebration|News
The Ransom Aldrich Administration was the fourth in the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s history. Aldrich is remembered for his dedication to pursuing issues to allow small farms to thrive. The Benton County farmer was known to have a zeal to see rural Mississippi...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | Centennial Celebration|News
DeSoto County farmer and charter Farm Bureau member, D.E. Wilson, was elected the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s third president in November 1931. Wilson took over leadership in one of the toughest times in Mississippi Farm Bureau history – the Great Depression....
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | Centennial Celebration|News
George Howard Alford was elected the second president of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation in September 1929. Alford, a Pike County native, attended Mississippi State College and served as the first extension agent in Pike County after graduation. Alford later...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | Centennial Celebration|News
To honor the influential men who have led Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation over the last century, the organization will launch a past presidents’ series of videos, stories and photos throughout November. Stay-tuned to meet the forward-thinking farmers who led...
by rmadmin | Jun 7, 2024 | News
On October 30, 1922, representatives from 12 county Farm Bureaus gathered in Jackson to incorporate a statewide Farm Bureau to promote Mississippi crops. Today marks 100 years since that monumental day, making me reflect on the impact this great organization has made...
