The Minnesota Farm Bureau was one of six states to receive the New Horizon Award at this year’s Farm Bureau convention. The award recognizes state Farm Bureaus for the most innovative new programs, and Minnesota members devised a program that focuses on addressing the opioid epidemic and utilization. The MFB Foundation is working to bring resources and information to farm families impacted by the rural opioid crisis. “There is help out there, so seek it out. Have those conversations with people that you love,” says MFB Foundation Director Ruth Meirick. The Minnesota delegation also received Awards of Excellence in all four program areas, as well as State Leader, County Leader and Challenge Awards.