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West Jones High School Ag Teacher Named 2023 FFA Advisor of the Year
Just another day in Mister Parker’s class at West Jones High School…from the classroom, to the shop…but for his students this typical day they say is leading them to new heights beyond high school. “Just a lot of hands‑on learning and ….allows time for you to be able...
Lincoln County Extension Agent Jennifer Williams Recognized with MFBF Extension Education Award
Seven years ago, Jennifer Williams was named county extension agent for Lincoln County. Her goal then was to invest in the lives of students, building the education and 4H programs to new heights. “We’ve never had a shooting sports program and, this year, I believe is...
MSU’s Dr. Wes Lowe Recognized with MFBF Extension Researcher Award
“Just to be able to come to work every day and know that in some way what I’m doing makes a difference,” said Dr. Wes Lowe, Mississippi State Extension researcher. Doctor Wes Lowe is right where he wants to be. He works in the agricultural and biological engineering...
Covington County Blue Heeler, Boone Named 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
This is a typical day on this ranch a few miles outside of Collins, bright day, few hundred cattle to move, two cattlemen on horseback, and their trusty farm dog right by their side. This may not be Boone’s farm, but he thinks it is and knows his job without a doubt....
Jackson County’s Greta Thornton Named 2023 Farm Woman of the Year
Flying high across this land in Jackson County, you may not notice anything too different from any other cattle operation in Mississippi. This rolling land is a dream come true for the Thornton family, and it’s been a family affair since the very beginning....
MS Farm Bureau Federation Vows to Set the Pace for the Organization’s Next 100 Years at ’23 Annual Meeting
The 2023 Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention’s keynote speaker, Fox News Anchor Kayleigh McEnany ends her speech ringing a Mississippi State University cowbell, a gift from President Mike McCormick recognizing McEnany’s ties to Mississippi as her...
Making Christmas Memories
Picking, cutting and decorating your Christmas tree marks the start of the holiday season. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, it is believed that the modern-day Christmas tree began in Germany to celebrate the religious feast day of Adam and Eve. They would...
Preparing for the Year Ahead: MFBF Public Policy Department Reflects on 2023 Changes, Plans for 2024
As 2023 comes to a close, I would like to reflect on changes we have seen in state politics and review our focus areas for 2024. Election The 2023 Mississippi General Election took place on Nov. 7, 2023. All executive offices in the state were up for election, as well...
Who holds the keys? You, the lobbyist, or both!
Which is more powerful – the citizen or the lobbyist? This question is often debated and usually centers on some lobbyists who believe the only way to get anything done in government, or more specifically with the legislature, is to hire a lobbyist. In the lobbyist’s...
Grassroots Advocacy at its Best: MFBF Hosts Multiple Congressmen During August Recess
Each year, Congress recesses for the month of August. Congressional members and staff spend this important time visiting with constituents, hosting town hall meetings, touring new factories and projects, and discussing issues with various interest groups while in the...
Mississippi Drought Impacting Cattle, Row Crop Markets
When talking to farmers in Mississippi in 2023, no matter the producer or what they produce, you’ll hear the same thing. “It’s all we’ve ever done is cattle, but I’ve never seen any situations like this," said David Tadlock, owner of one of the largest livestock...
Farmers Learn More About New H-2A Rule During Ag Labor Seminar
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation recently hosted an Ag Labor Seminar for its members to learn more about the new H-2A labor rule regulations, which governs who can work on farms in Mississippi and how much farmers have to pay those workers. The seminar included...