Centennial Celebration News

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...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation once again supported Mississippi youth by participating in the Dixie National Livestock Show Sale of Junior Champions today. MFBF, along with the Mississippi Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company and Southern Farm Bureau Life...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently hosted more than 75 Young Farmers & Ranchers program alumni members for a steering committee meeting to develop a new program. Landmark Leadership Council, also known as LLC, will engage Farm Bureau members who have aged...

The 2022 Farm Families of Mississippi campaign featured Haley Biddy. Haley owns and operates a timber farm in Grenada County. The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation and other Mississippi agriculture industry stakeholders launched Farm Families of Mississippi in 2010...