Articles tagged under: American Farm Bureau Federation
Olson Shares Organic Farming Expertise
Published January 16, 2019
During the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, Cottonwood, Minnesota farmer Carolyn Olson shared her expertise in organic crop farming. Olson sees potential for market growth. "There's everything from vegetables and row crops to livestock that are being raised in the…Trump Tells Farmers “The Greatest Harvest is Yet to Come”
Published January 16, 2019
For a second straight year, President Donald Trump paid a visit the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. He didn’t waste any time, using the early parts of the address to promote border security. Throughout the hour-long speech, Trump called on…Farm Bureau Outlines Policy Priorities
Published January 16, 2019
Delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention finalized policy priorities for the year ahead. Farm Bureau is urging the Trump Administration and Congress to work together to end the government shutdown. AFBF Vice President Scott VanderWal, who farms at…Paap Reelected to AFBF Board of Directors
Published January 16, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap was reelected to a two-year term on the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors. This will be the eighth year serving on the board for the Garden City, Minnesota farmer.Monango, ND Farmer Mentioned in Trump Speech
Published January 15, 2019
Before the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, Val Wagner submitted comments through Farm Bureau about the impacts of over regulation on the future profitability of agriculture in North Dakota. Just three days prior, Wagner received a call from the White…State Farm Bureau Leaders Anticipating Trump’s Visit
Published January 14, 2019
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation’s largest farm organization just before noon today. "Obviously we'll hear about current issues like border security, but I hope he'll also talk about farm bill implementation," says AFBF Vice President Scott…Leadbetter Advances to “Sweet 16” in AFBF Discussion Meet
Published January 14, 2019
At the Farm Bureau convention, Jon Leadbetter of Wishek, North Dakota advanced to the “Sweet 16” round in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet. Leadbetter says the topics addressed in the competition can lead to future Farm Bureau policy…At an Impasse with the Government Shutdown
Published January 14, 2019
Speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran addressed the ongoing government shutdown. Moran says funding the government should not be a tool to achieve political goals. "When there is this kind of impasse and both…MN Couple a Top Ten Finalist in AFBF Competition
Published January 14, 2019
Katie and Ted Brenny of Mazeppa, Minnesota are among the top ten finalists in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture contest at the Farm Bureau convention. The competition is an opportunity for young farmers and ranchers to share…