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For five generations, the Jones family has worked the same sawmill. The quality hardwood lumber they produce literally travels the world. But, each year, they wonder if this year could be their last. J.M. Jones Lumber Company survived the Mississippi River floods of...

After 26 years of devout service, Terry Norwood, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s Region 2 Regional Manager, decided it was time to pass the torch. You could say Farm Bureau was ingrained in Norwood at an early age. He grew up watching his father serve at the...

Not many people can say they are a century old, but Marion County Farm Bureau board member Dan Ford can. Marion County Farm Bureau recently celebrated Ford’s 100th birthday with a party at their office. Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick, MFBF...

As farmers, ranchers and rural Mississippians continue to suffer from prolonged flooding, the American Farm Bureau Federation has been working with the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation to find their members some relief. AFBF President Zippy Duvall has shown support...

When consumers are asked what a farmer looks like, most will describe an individual in overalls caring for animals. The idea of young farmers and ranchers traveling to Washington D.C. to interact with legislators does not cross their mind. Mississippi Farm Bureau...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation members and staff are saddened to hear of the passing of former U.S. Senator Thad Cochran. Cochran was a strong advocate for the Mississippi agriculture industry in Congress for more than 45 years. Cochran was first elected to serve...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation members and staff continued their efforts this week to find a solution for the farmers and ranchers across Mississippi who continue to experience extreme flooding. Earlier this week, a small group of farm leaders from Mississippi...

Engaging with people, whether it be a consumer or legislator, can be a daunting task for many farmers, especially those who are young in their farming career. That’s why Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation hosted more than 300 members from across the state at The...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s building opened in 1983. It stood out along Interstate 55 not necessarily because of it girth, but because of its location. At the time, County Line Road was considered the country, many miles north of downtown Jackson. There were...

Representatives from all 82 counties in Mississippi gathered for a County Awards and Recognition Dinner at the 2018 Annual Convention to celebrate their accomplishments for the year. During the dinner, an outstanding county was named from each region based on their...

Back in the day, all a farmer needed to make something grow was a little bit of determination. Whether it be crops in the field or animals on a piece of land, a strong will could propel them to success. Sure, a tractor, some fertilizer or feed, and a little bit of...

It’s been said for generations when farming gets in a person’s blood, that is all they will ever want to do. That sentiment proves to be true for the 208 YF&R Achievement Award winners, Tyler and Sarah Huerkamp. “The farm family life is everything to us,” Tyler said....