by MFBF Staff | Nov 23, 2021 | News
Every year, when my family gathers for Thanksgiving dinner, we take a moment to share what we are thankful for. Coming from a family of farmers, it’s not uncommon to hear something along the lines of, “I’m thankful to continue providing a life for my family doing...
by MFBF Staff | Nov 22, 2021 | News
Just as farmers have to prepare for planting season, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s policy staff has to prepare for the 2022 Mississippi Legislative Session, which convenes on January 11, 2022. In preparation for the upcoming session, policy staff selected...
by MFBF Staff | Nov 17, 2021 | News
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation will host a Winter Commodity Conference on January 24-25, 2022, at the MFBF Building located at 6311 Ridgewood Road in Jackson. The conference will be divided into three segments – forestry and land, livestock, and row crop and...
by MFBF Staff | Nov 16, 2021 | News
The Young Farmers & Ranchers program helps young members shape their future and American agriculture through leadership development and personal growth opportunities. Three competitions enable members to showcase their leadership experience, communication skills...
by Alex Lowery and Jon Kalahar | Nov 5, 2021 | News
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recognizes 17 commodities, and works to promote each while also advocating for the farmers and ranchers who grow them. The organization does this by spending time with state and federal lawmakers, educating them on the details of...
by MFBF Staff | Oct 20, 2021 | News
Last year, Joe Edmondson of Vardaman was selected as the 2020 Swisher Sweets Sunbelt Ag Expo Mississippi Farmer of the Year, but due to COVID-19, he did not get to compete in the Swisher Sweets Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year judging tour until August...
