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LEAP Conference Highlights MFBF Policy

Published February 5, 2024

Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett sees the district meetings as an opportunity to hear from members as he prepares for the upcoming legislative session. Bennett said this past weekend's Leadership Education Advocacy and Promotion Conference was…
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Minnesota Brings Rural Vitality Resolutions to AFBF

Published January 25, 2024

A resolution advanced by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation passed during the AFBF delegate session. MFBF Vice President Carolyn Olson said the resolution would reclassify an ambulance from transportation to a medical emergency vehicle. “That would allow Medicare and Medicaid…
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Labor Headaches

Published December 20, 2023

According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing, the cost for participation in the H-2A program has become almost unaffordable for producers. MFBF is calling for a freeze on wage increases. “At this point it’s just putting farmers out…
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Not Just Surviving, But Thriving

Published November 4, 2023

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing attended the Biden event at Northfield and was happy to hear the rural infrastructure announcement. “We’re all about helping rural communities thrive; we need those communities to be strong so we can raise…
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New WOTUS Rule On The Way

Published July 2, 2023

The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers are now working to amend the final Revised Definition of Waters of the United States rule to stay consistent with the Supreme Court Ruling. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Pierce…
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Rules Working for Agriculture

Published June 5, 2023

The Supreme Court Decision in Sackett versus EPA means changes will be made to current rules. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Director Pierce Bennett says the Supreme Court’s decision in the Sackett versus EPA will impact recently enacted rules.…
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Mental Health Awareness Month

Published May 8, 2023

Minnesota Farm Bureau is focusing on Mental Health Awareness Month throughout the month of May.  Foundation Director Ruth Meirick says now is an important time to reach out to others. “As you go through the month of May, I would…
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MFB Foundation Offering Grain Rescue Device Grants

Published August 13, 2018

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation, in partnership with Turtle Plastics, is helping county Farm Bureau’s or local fire departments with the purchase of grain rescue tubes. The Foundation is offering ten, $500 grants to acquire the rescue devices. The program…
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