by Alex Lowery | Dec 11, 2018 | News
With conference members from the United States Senate and House of Representatives in agreement, the 807 page 2018 Farm Bill is expected to be passed by both chambers in the coming days bringing much needed relief to thousands of Mississippians who depend on the...
by Alex Lowery | Dec 7, 2018 | News
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently held its 2018 Annual Convention Dec. 1-3 where delegates representing over 192,000 member families elected the organization’s 2019 board members. MFBF President Mike McCormick, of Jefferson County, was unanimously...
by Alex Lowery | Dec 4, 2018 | News
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently passed two state policies regarding rural broadband at its 2018 Annual Convention. The newly adopted policies allow the organization to support broadband and internet connectivity to rural Mississippi in the state...
by Alex Lowery | Nov 20, 2018 | News
Members of the Rankin County Farm Bureau recently showed their appreciation to their local and state elected officials during a celebratory Thanksgiving steak dinner at the Rankin County Extension Office. U.S. Rep. Elect Michael Guest, Mississippi State Auditor Shad...
by Alex Lowery | Nov 16, 2018 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation staff recently received word that Santa Claus, of the North Pole, is scheduled to appear at the MFBF Annual Convention on December 2. Claus will make his appearance at 11:30 a.m. following Sunday worship service. He has set aside an...
by Alex Lowery | Nov 15, 2018 | News
As the end of 2018 approaches, the deadline to pass a new farm bill grows closer. With that date looming, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick sent a letter to each U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, U.S. Congressman Trent...
