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AFBF Director of Congressional Relations Visits Mississippi
American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Congressional Relations Allison Crittenden recently visited several Mississippi farms to learn more about the state's agriculture industry. The first stop of...
MFBF Submits Comments to EPA on WOTUS
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick recently submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency on "waters" that should or should not be included in the upcoming revisions to the definition of "Waters of the United States." In the...
Farm Bureau, MSU Host Congressional Staff Farm Tours
As a grassroots policy organization with members in all 82 counties of the state, Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation strives to create opportunities for congressional members and their staff to visit farms and ranches to see firsthand many of the issues confronting...
Recognizing a Steadfast Commitment: U.S. Senator Roger Wicker Honored with Farm Bureau Golden Plow Award
On March 30, the American Farm Bureau Federation and Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation presented U.S. Senator Roger Wicker with the AFBF Golden Plow Award, the highest honor the organization gives to sitting members of Congress. Since his election to the U.S. House...
USDA Announces Contract Growers Aid Program
Farmers who were previously ineligible for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) can now apply for aid thanks to a collaboration between the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), United States Department of...
Lincoln County Farm Bureau Turns 100 Years Old
Believe it or not, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation will turn 100 years old in 2022. However, prior to the creation of the statewide organization, several county Farm Bureaus were formed. One of those being the Lincoln County Farm Bureau. “At one time, Lincoln...
Building Relationships: MFBF Hosts Farm Tour for Mississippi Senators
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation took a step back from pushing major pieces of legislation during the 2021 Mississippi Legislative Session to focus on building relationships with legislators and educating officials on the importance of agriculture in...
Promoting Women in Agriculture: State Women’s Leadership Committee Engages Members in Women’s Programs During COVID-19 Pandemic
Women are powerful advocates for agriculture, which is why it’s important to provide them with resources to sharpen their skills and strengthen their ability to inspire change. The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Program does just that by giving...
Agricultural Research, Extension Award Applications Open
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently announced the third annual awards recognizing one Mississippi land grant university agricultural researcher and one Mississippi Extension agent whose work has positively and tangibly affected farmers and the state’s...
Noxubee County Farm Bureau Hosts Farm Safety Fund Media Day
Noxubee County Farm Bureau recently hosted a Farm Safety Fund Media Day to discuss the importance of farm safety, the purpose of the Noxubee County Farm Bureau Farm Safety Fund and recognize the sponsors of the fund at Good Farms in Macon. Noxubee County Farm Bureau...
MFBF Youth Safety Camp Teaches Students to be Vigilant
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently hosted its 50th annual Youth Safety Camp at Camp Tanglewood in Newton County. More than 35 students in 7th-12th grades attended the four-day camp. “Safety Camp is a weeklong event we hold each year for the students of...
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation 2020 YF&R Discussion Meet: Matthew Poe
As the winner of the 2020 Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet, Matthew Poe represents the best of young Mississippi farmers. A generational farmer from Pontotoc, Mississippi, Poe’s rich background in the agriculture industry...