Voice of Mississippi Agriculture
MFBF Watching Several Areas as Mississippi Legislature Opens 2025 The Mississippi Legislature convened for the 2025 session at noon on January 7. This marks the second year of the current four-year term, with lawmakers preparing to tackle a wide array of issues that...
Trent Kelly's FARM ACT Signed into Law I am pleased to announce that direct farm economic assistance as modeled after the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act (FARM Act) has been signed into law, marking a significant win for Rural America and the...
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Calls on Congress to Move Critical Farm Aid New Farm Bill Must be Passed in 2025 Jackson, MS (December 18, 2024) –Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick today is asking Congress to pass...
Above. Beyond. MFBF Celebrates New Heights During 2024 Annual Convention For 102 years, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) has championed the interests of farmers and ranchers across the state, and the 2024 Annual Convention continued that proud tradition. Held...
Terry Maxwell Receives Mississippi's Inaugural Leopold Conservation Award Terry Maxwell of Hope So Farms has been honored with the 2024 Leopold Conservation Award, recognizing his innovative and sustainable farming practices. Named after conservationist Aldo Leopold,...
Friend of Agriculture Award Recognizes Sean Tindell Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has received the 2024 Friend of Agriculture Award. This recognition honors individuals who go above and beyond to support the agricultural industry...
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, 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 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 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, 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 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 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, 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 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...
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.
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 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...
AG Fitch Stands with MS Farmers in Challenging Unconstitutional Biden-Harris H-2A Rule (Jackson, Mississippi) Today, Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) unconstitutional regulatory overreach and limitations...
House Appropriators Include Key H-2A Program Reforms On July 10, the House Appropriations Committee passed their annual funding bill for the Department of Labor and Health and Human Services (HHS). Included in the final package are three key provisions that make...