Centennial Celebration News

The 2023 Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention’s keynote speaker, Fox News Anchor Kayleigh McEnany ends her speech ringing a Mississippi State University cowbell, a gift from President Mike McCormick recognizing McEnany’s ties to Mississippi as her...

When talking to farmers in Mississippi in 2023, no matter the producer or what they produce, you’ll hear the same thing. “It’s all we’ve ever done is cattle, but I’ve never seen any situations like this," said David Tadlock, owner of one of the largest livestock...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently hosted an Ag Labor Seminar for its members to learn more about the new H-2A labor rule regulations, which governs who can work on farms in Mississippi and how much farmers have to pay those workers. The seminar included...

Picking, cutting and decorating your Christmas tree marks the start of the holiday season. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, it is believed that the modern-day Christmas tree began in Germany to celebrate the religious feast day of Adam and Eve. They would...

As 2023 comes to a close, I would like to reflect on changes we have seen in state politics and review our focus areas for 2024. Election The 2023 Mississippi General Election took place on Nov. 7, 2023. All executive offices in the state were up for election, as well...

Each year, Congress recesses for the month of August. Congressional members and staff spend this important time visiting with constituents, hosting town hall meetings, touring new factories and projects, and discussing issues with various interest groups while in the...

Which is more powerful – the citizen or the lobbyist? This question is often debated and usually centers on some lobbyists who believe the only way to get anything done in government, or more specifically with the legislature, is to hire a lobbyist. In the lobbyist’s...

The State Women’s Leadership Committee’s Teacher of the Year for 2023 is Alan Leonard at West Point Career and Technical Center. Leonard was surprised with the recognition at his school this month by Women’s Leadership Chair Betty Mills and committee member Joanie...

safety camp flyer The annual Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Youth Safety Camp will be held July 10 – 13, 2023, at Camp Tanglewood located at 1403 Tanglewood Rd., Lawrence, MS 39336 in Newton County. Registration Each county is limited to two participants...

Have YOU considered running for public office? Residents of towns, cities and counties across Mississippi choose the individuals who are elected to public office each year. Offices like school board members, county commissions, city councils and boards of aldermen...

In support of the youth in our state, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation has traditionally purchased animals in the Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions. For the past several years, we have held a raffle for four packages of assorted cuts of meat from these...