MFBF 2018 Ag Ambassador Award Recipient: Chip Morgan

In 1935, the Delta Council was formed to focus on three issues – agriculture research, flooding, and transportation. It brought forth an opportunity for farmers, businessmen, and professions to work together to solve issues and promote the Mississippi Delta. In 1975,...

MFBF 2018 Farm Woman of the Year: Cala Tabb

As the wife of a farmer in Webster County and the mother of four, Cala Tabb stays extremely busy. But add in her job as a librarian at Eupora Elementary School and Eupora High School, in addition her duties within Farm Bureau and you’ve got the makings of a Farm Woman...

MFBF 2018 Ambassador: Rachel Wilson

As a rising veterinary student, Rachel Wilson knows the importance of the agriculture industry to not only her life, but those around her. This is why she has made it her mission to communicate and educate younger generations about agriculture throughout her year as...

Many Hands, One Voice: 2018 MFBF Annual Convention

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation members descended upon the state capital in December to celebrate a successful year at the organization’s 2018 Annual Convention. From young to young-at-heart, from new to the experienced farmer, the annual meeting gave members the...

Flooding displaces farmers, residents and wildlife

On a typical day in March, farmers across Mississippi would be planting crops. But this year, many who farm along the Mississippi River, like Claiborne County Farm Bureau President David Doyle, are waiting for flood waters to recede. Doyle currently has hundreds of...

Fake meat bill passes House, heads to Senate

The Mississippi House Agriculture Committee, led by Chairman Bill Pigott and Vice Chairman Vince Mangold, is doing everything it can to regulate the labeling on “fake meat.” On Wednesday, Mangold presented House Bill 793, also known as the Fake Meat Bill,...