Articles tagged under: MFBF
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…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…Numerous Issues Heard During MFBF Resolutions Process
Published November 20, 2023
Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing head a wide range of topics on the delegate floor, ranging from the use of solar panels on prime farmland, beginning farmer tax credits to chronic wasting disease. “You never know what you’re going…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…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…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.…Aggies Monitor Action on Environment Bill
Published May 14, 2023
The end of Minnesota's legislative session is fast approaching with a lot of business yet to be done. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing says his membership is keeping a close eye on the environment bill language dealing with…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…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…