Centennial Celebration News
Distinguished Service Award Honors Bill Pigott
Distinguished Service Awards Honors Bill Pigott The MFBF Distinguished Service Award has been presented to Bill Pigott, a Walthall County farmer, former dairy producer, and long-serving state legislator. This award recognizes individuals who have made significant...
Louis Breaux IV Wins Excellence in Leadership Award
Louis Breaux IV Wins Excellence in Leadership Award Louis Breaux IV, president of Hancock County Farm Bureau, is the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Leadership Award. This accolade recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership and commitment to...
Adron and Betsy Belk, Triple Run Farms Earn YF&R Achievement Award
Adron and Betsy Belk, Triple Run Farms Earn YF&R Achievement Award Adron and Betsy Belk of Leflore County are the 2024 recipients of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award, which honors outstanding young producers who exemplify excellence in their...
Lorin Harvey Honored with 2024 YF&R Excellence in Ag Award
Lorin Harvey Honored with 2024 YF&R Excellence in Ag Award Dr. Lorin Harvey, an MSU Extension researcher and sweet potato specialist, has been awarded the 2024 YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award. This honor recognizes individuals who excel in agricultural...
Wess Anglin is 2024 YF&R Discussion Meet Winner
Wess Anglin is 2024 YF&R Discussion Meet Winner Wess Anglin, a Tate County Extension Agent, is the winner of the 2024 MFBF Discussion Meet. This competition challenges participants to find solutions to pressing agricultural issues, showcasing their knowledge and...
Drew Gholson Earns Extension Education Award
Drew Gholson Earns Extension Education Award Dr. Drew Gholson, coordinator of the National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research, has received the MFBF Extension Education Award. This honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to research and education that advance...
Josh Davenport Recognized as Outstanding FFA Advisor
Josh Davenport Recognized as Outstanding FFA Advisor South Panola High School agriculture teacher Josh Davenport has been honored as MFBF’s FFA Advisor of the Year. This award highlights exceptional educators who inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders....
Pedro Seward Earns ‘Top Dog’ Award
Pedro Seward Earns 'Top Dog' Award Pedro, a loyal farm dog from Jackson County, has been named MFBF’s 2024 Farm Dog of the Year. This award celebrates working dogs that play essential roles on farms across Mississippi. Whether herding cattle or providing...
Anna Rhinewalt Named Farm Woman of the Year
Anna Rhinewalt Named Farm Woman of the Year Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation's Women's Leadership Committee is proud to honor Anna Rhinewalt, co-owner and operator of Sandy Ridge Farms, as its 2024 Farm Woman of the Year. This prestigious award celebrates women who...
Young Farmers & Ranchers Forge Connections on Capitol Hill
Members of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers State Committee recently returned from an eye-opening trip to Washington, D.C. The visit was designed to give participants a deeper insight into the role Farm Bureau’s grassroots efforts play on Capitol Hill and to provide opportunities for them to engage in meaningful conversations with policymakers.
Grassroots Policy Proposals Considered for 2025
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation members recently gathered for the annual state resolutions committee meeting in Jackson. The committee comprises members representing the state’s 82 counties and representatives from the MFBF state board of directors, commodity...
MFBF Hosts Two-Day Event to Engage Younger Generations in Agriculture
MFBF Hosts Two-Day Event to Engage Younger Generations in Agriculture Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently hosted an inspiring two-day event aimed at fostering engagement among younger generations, specifically high school and college-aged students, in...














