by MFBF Staff | Mar 2, 2021 | News
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently began its beef and pork raffle, benefiting Farm Families of Mississippi. Raffle tickets can be purchased from any County Farm Bureau, and cost $5 each. The last day to purchase a raffle ticket is Friday, March 26, 2021....
by Alex Lowery and Jon Kalahar | Mar 1, 2021 | News
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation 2020 Farm Woman of the Year, Brandi Karisch, is a scientist, extension agent, beef specialist, spokesperson, business owner, wife and mother of two. Agriculture and cows play a huge part in not only her life, but also the lives...
by MFBF Staff | Feb 25, 2021 | News
Today, 23 members of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors present at their meeting voted unanimously to oppose House Bill 1439 passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives Tuesday. The MFBF Board states, “Based on existing Farm Bureau...
by MFBF Staff | Feb 24, 2021 | News
This week, the Mississippi House of Representatives passed House Bill 1439 that proposes to raise the sales tax on farm tractors and parts, farm implements, and tree farming equipment from 1.5% to 4%. Dairies will see an increase of 2.5% to their supplies for farm...
by Alex Lowery and Jon Kalahar | Feb 22, 2021 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation 2020 Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award winners, Alex and Katie Holtcamp, never want to stop learning, which is what drives them to stay active in the agriculture industry. Alex manages his family’s six...
by MFBF Staff | Feb 16, 2021 | News
Even as the rest of Mississippi is frozen, Mississippi’s farmers and ranchers continue to work and take care of their livestock, and the Mississippi Legislature continues the 2021 Regular Session. The Mississippi House of Representatives reconvened yesterday, amidst a...