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 19, 2018 | News
Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration held a public meeting to discuss the use of livestock and poultry cell lines to develop cell-cultured food products. At this meeting, stakeholders shared valuable perspectives on...
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...
by Alex Lowery | Nov 13, 2018 | News
Every fall Farm Bureau members across Mississippi assemble for their County Farm Bureau annual meetings to celebrate their accomplishments and look toward the future. The Tishomingo County Farm Bureau held one of the first annual meetings in September where they...
