Centennial Celebration News

After celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation with a trade show, livestock show and concert, members, staff and delegates landed in Puerto Rico at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 104th Annual Meeting, looking for some...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Collegiate Discussion Meet winner Anna Beth Sullivan, of Simpson County, recently visited with Representative Price Wallace, Senator Chris Caughman and MFBF President Mike McCormick at the Mississippi Capitol. Sullivan was recognized...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently received a Pinnacle Award at the 104th Annual Meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Pinnacle Award is the highest honor a state Farm Bureau can receive from AFBF for program and...

This week was very intense in each chamber of the Mississippi Legislature. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives spent the majority of their time in floor action as they worked to meet the general bills deadline. Thursday, February 9, was the deadline for...

County Farm Bureau board members recently gathered at The Sheraton Refuge in Jackson to attend a County Board Advocacy Training in an effort to begin 2023 strong. After celebrating 100 years of faith, family and Farm Bureau in 2022, the training was designed to...

The 2023 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature concluded their eighth week with important deadlines passing and others just around the corner. Wednesday, February 22, was the deadline for original floor action on appropriations and revenue bills originating...

County and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation are sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-of- mind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of this year’s ASAP commemoration, March 6-10 has been designated as...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation member benefit partner IHG recently announced its Elite Fast Track Promotion. The promotion will allow members to receive Platinum Status through the end of 2024 with only a five night stay. This promotion will run through April 30,...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently began its 2023 Beef & Pork Raffle, benefiting Farm Families of Mississippi. Raffle tickets cost $5 each and can be purchased from any County Farm Bureau. The last day to purchase a raffle ticket is April 27, 2023. Each...

Mr. Perry Bailey (R-Calhoun City) became the newest member of the Mississippi House of Representatives on Tuesday, when he was sworn in to represent House District 23. The district is comprised of Grenada, Calhoun, and Lafayette Counties.  Representative Bailey...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation launched its 'Why I Farm Bureau' media campaign today. The campaign, scheduled to run through mid-March, will work to educate Mississippians on the numerous benefits a Farm Bureau membership can provide. Campaign followers will have...