by Alex Lowery | Jul 29, 2019 | News
Losing a loved one stands out as one of the most heart-wrenching and challenging times in most people’s lives. It tests people and forces them to find a new normal. In 2009, Billy and Brittany Rodgers experienced a loss greater than any other in their lives when...
by Alex Lowery | Jul 26, 2019 | News
For the last several years, farmers have faced flooding, lower commodity prices, trade tariffs, and many other unforeseen challenges, making it difficult for them to make a living. Due to the rising number of challenges farmers are facing, the growing concern on the...
by Alex Lowery | Jul 23, 2019 | News
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, along with Mississippi State University Extension, the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, Mississippi Cattlemen’s Association, Wade Incorporated and Mississippi Land Bank, will host...
by MFBF Staff | Jul 19, 2019 | News
Makenzi Blakeney, a Jasper County Farm Bureau member, recently attended American Farm Bureau Federation’s summer Women’s Communications Boot Camp, focusing on public speaking, working with the media and content messaging.
by MFBF Staff | Jul 17, 2019 | News
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation leaders from the beef, poultry, and small ruminant committees and staff recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to address several on-going policy issues within the livestock sector. The group meet with several key industry...
by Alex Lowery | Jul 15, 2019 | News
Operating a farm never proves to be an easy way to make a living, but starting a farm from the ground up presents new challenges a small portion of today’s population willingly takes on. Walt and Ashley Rambo are a part of those few. After graduating from Mississippi...