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Tradition and History of the FFA Jacket

Published February 21, 2019

The blue corduroy FFA jacket represents tradition and history. Former Wellcome Memorial FFA member and Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap says a young FFA member once told him the blue jacket can tell you a lot about a person.…

NW MN Farmers Travel to St. Paul to Tell Their Story

Published February 21, 2019

A group of northwest Minnesota farmers is home after spending the two days meeting with state lawmakers in St. Paul. Norman County Farm Bureau President Austen Germolus was able to outline one of the most significant costs for his farm.…

Interest in the Dairy Margin Coverage Program

Published February 4, 2019

East Polk County, Minnesota Farm Bureau President Bennett Osmonson says there is interest in the new dairy program included in the farm bill, known as the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. He understands education will be important. "Implementation is going to take…

Awards Presented at MFBF LEAP Conference

Published January 29, 2019

During the Minnesota Farm Bureau LEAP Conference, the MFBF Promotion and Education Committee presented the Golden Apple Award to Brian Randolph, who passed away in January. Debra Durheim of Todd County was named the Advocate of the Year. The MFBF…

MFB Foundation Receives BNSF Grant

Published January 28, 2019

The BNSF Railway Foundation has given a $20,000 grant to the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation. The money will be available to support the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation’s agriculture promotion grant program.

Minnesota Ag Peer Group Explores Ecuador

Published January 21, 2019

There’s a need for more young leaders in agriculture. That’s why the Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Wheat, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and Your Source of Growth Fund are making an investment in a new…

Combating the Rural Opioid Crisis

Published January 17, 2019

The Minnesota Farm Bureau 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…

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…

Local Farm Leaders React to Trump Address

Published January 15, 2019

Having the attention of the president for two straight years is a huge accomplishment. That thought comes from South Dakota Farm Bureau executive director Krystal Smit. "I think it is incredibly exciting that we as an organization brought enough attention…

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…

Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farm Bureau

Tradition and History of the FFA Jacket

NW MN Farmers Travel to St. Paul to Tell Their Story

Interest in the Dairy Margin Coverage Program

Awards Presented at MFBF LEAP Conference

MFB Foundation Receives BNSF Grant

Minnesota Ag Peer Group Explores Ecuador

Combating the Rural Opioid Crisis

Olson Shares Organic Farming Expertise

Local Farm Leaders React to Trump Address

Leadbetter Advances to “Sweet 16” in AFBF Discussion Meet

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