Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farm Bureau
Diversity is Strength
Published January 28, 2025
As a general farm organization, Farm Bureau represents all commodities and all parts of the country. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Executive Director Karin Schaefer says that is the strength of the organization. "When you talk to other farmers, it is…Updated Farm Bill is a Must
Published January 28, 2025
According to Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing, agriculture must hold Congress’ feet to the fire and finish the farm bill. "You look at the farm bill and see how old and obsolete it is; the inflationary pressure, the input…Ag Literacy Starts at the Farm
Published January 25, 2025
Luke Daninger of Washington County represented the Minnesota Farm Bureau in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture competition. Contestants are judged on their involvement in Farm Bureau and agriculture. Daninger is a dairy farmer and an agronomy manager…Policy Work Begins at the Local Level
Published January 25, 2025
Swift County farmer Nathan Collins is a member of the Minnesota Farm Bureau board of directors. He sees the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention as an opportunity to learn and grow. "Seeing people from all walks of life ; we…A Respectful, but Robust Debate
Published January 25, 2025
Minnesota Farm Bureau brought nine national policy recommendations to the American Farm Bureau Convention for consideration in the federal policy book. Minnesota Farm Bureau Vice President Carolyn Olson said these are common sense issues. "One deals with rural EMS (Emergency…MFBF Minute
Published January 15, 2025
In this week's edition of the MFBF Minute, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Leadership Coordinator Rachael Peterson talks about the LEAP Conference. Click here to listen.Awards Presented at LEAP Conference
Published January 12, 2025
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation recognized four leaders from across the state for their contributions to the organization and agriculture at its annual Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Promotion Conference in Red Wing. The Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee presented the…MFBF Minute
Published January 9, 2025
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Loren Dauer is featured in this week's MFBF Minute, highlighting the upcoming legislative session and the organization's priorities. The report can be found here.AFBF on Capitol Hill This Week
Published December 15, 2024
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing is in Washington, D.C. this week to participate in the American Farm Bureau resolutions process. "We're going to have meetings, but we'll hit the Hill afterwards to talk about the farm bill and…