by MFBF Staff | Feb 21, 2020 | News
Farm Bureau members in Bolivar County took the time to honor their legislators this week by hosting a recognition breakfast on Monday. During the breakfast, a large crowd of farmers met with Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons, Senator Sarita...
by MFBF Staff | Feb 18, 2020 | News
Members of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation State Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in a series of meetings on agricultural issues important to Mississippi farmers and ranchers. “Allowing the future...
by Alex Lowery | Feb 17, 2020 | News
The rolling countryside covering Mississippi Senator Lydia Chassaniol’s district are perfect for two things – growing cotton and raising cattle. After serving in the Mississippi Senate for 13 years, this fact is not lost on Chassaniol, especially as she continues to...
by MFBF Staff | Feb 14, 2020 | News
The Mississippi House Agriculture Committee sent several bills to the House floor on Tuesday during their first meeting since last month. The first three bills passed the full House on Wednesday and were sent to the Senate. The last bill passed the House Agriculture...
by Alex Lowery | Feb 10, 2020 | News
More than 500 Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation members gathered in Jackson in December to reflect on 2019 at the organization’s Annual Convention. Eager members had the opportunity to sample MFBF programs, meet staff, and fill up on wonderful food and fellowship...
by MFBF Staff | Feb 7, 2020 | News
State Auditor Shad White released the results of a study assessing the efficiency of the Mississippi Department of Transportation this week. The Mississippi Legislature passed infrastructure legislation during the 2018 Special Legislative Session giving the state...