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With conference members from the United States Senate and House of Representatives in agreement, the 807 page 2018 Farm Bill is expected to be passed by both chambers in the coming days bringing much needed relief to thousands of Mississippians who depend on the...

The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently held its 2018 Annual Convention Dec. 1-3 where delegates representing over 192,000 member families elected the organization’s 2019 board members. MFBF President Mike McCormick, of Jefferson County, was unanimously...

The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently passed two state policies regarding rural broadband at its 2018 Annual Convention. The newly adopted policies allow the organization to support broadband and internet connectivity to rural Mississippi in the state...

Members of the Rankin County Farm Bureau recently showed their appreciation to their local and state elected officials during a celebratory Thanksgiving steak dinner at the Rankin County Extension Office. U.S. Rep. Elect Michael Guest, Mississippi State Auditor Shad...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation staff recently received word that Santa Claus, of the North Pole, is scheduled to appear at the MFBF Annual Convention on December 2. Claus will make his appearance at 11:30 a.m. following Sunday worship service. He has set aside an...

As the end of 2018 approaches, the deadline to pass a new farm bill grows closer. With that date looming, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick sent a letter to each U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, U.S. Congressman Trent...

Every fall Farm Bureau members across Mississippi assemble for their County Farm Bureau annual meetings to celebrate their accomplishments and look toward the future. The Tishomingo County Farm Bureau held one of the first annual meetings in September where they...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation will host a campaign school on November 30 in Jackson for members interested in running for public office. The training will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in the MFBF Building Auditorium. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a...

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation members recently descended onto Jackson to take advantage of a unique opportunity to visit with their state and national representatives. Due to limited legislative days on the United States House and Senate calendars during...

Sweet potato growers across the state recently gathered in Pittsboro to discuss a potentially devastating pest and decide on the action the group needed to take to prevent the Guava Root Knot Nematode from entering Mississippi. Myrl Sistrunk, an employee with the...

Jackson, MS (November 2, 2018) – In Mississippi, agriculture is the number one industry with a seven and a half billion dollar impact on the state’s economy. For that reason, it’s vitally important for our members of Congress to support Mississippi farmers and...

Jackson, MS (November 2, 2018) – In Mississippi, agriculture is the number one industry with a seven and a half billion dollar impact on the state’s economy. For that reason, it’s vitally important for our members of Congress to support Mississippi farmers and...