Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farm Bureau
Agriculture Can’t Afford to Kick the Can Down the Road Again
Published November 11, 2024
For Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing, the goal is still to get the farm bill done this fall. "Think about when this farm bill was passed and the extension last year; think about how long ago that was, we've come…MFBF Announces 2024 Award Winners
Published October 31, 2024
The Minnesota Farm Bureau will be presenting its Distinguished Service Award to three individuals during its annual meeting November 23. The honorees are former Minnesota State Fair CEO Jerry Hammer, former USDA Wildlife Services Supervisor John Hart and former University…MFBF Minute
Published October 29, 2024
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer and Rancher Committee Chair Jessie Bester is featured in this week's MFBF Minute to talk about the LEAP Conference. The event will be held in January, but the first registration deadline before December 13.…MFBF Minute
Published October 16, 2024
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Foundation Director Ruth Meirick can be heard in the latest MFBF Minute as she previews next month's annual meeting. Click here to listen.MFBF Hires Policy Specialist
Published October 1, 2024
Hunter Pederson is the new public policy specialist for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. Most recently, Pederson was the committee administrator for the Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee.MFBF Minute
Published September 30, 2024
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Membership and Marketing Director Robin Kinney joins this week's Minnesota Farm Bureau Minute to discuss the benefits of membership. Listen to the report.Still Time for a Farm Bill
Published September 27, 2024
The stopgap spending measure allowed the government to avoid a shutdown. Minnesota Farm Bureau is pleased Congress passed the continuing resolution. “That being said there is still some time this year in the lame duck session to hopefully pass some…MFBF Minute
Published September 18, 2024
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Promotion and Education Committee Chair Steve Schoenfeld highlights farm safety in the latest edition of the MFBF Minute. Click here to hear the report.MFBF Minute
Published September 13, 2024
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Carolyn Olson was part of an 11-member MFBF delegation in Washington D.C. this past week to promote passage of the farm bill. Olson is featured in this week's MFBF Minute.