Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farm Bureau
Glessing Urges Action on Farm Bill
Published April 16, 2025
Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing is calling for swift passage of a modernized farm bill, arguing that outdated safety net programs leave farmers vulnerable to economic stress. “If we would have passed the farm bill with updated numbers to…MFBF Minute
Published April 16, 2025
In the MFBF Minute, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing discusses the recent trip to Washington, D.C. Click here.Glessing Testifies Before House Subcommittee
Published March 31, 2025
Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit last week, emphasizing the need for a reliable transportation system to support American agriculture. “The products we grow and raise must travel far beyond…Meyer Returns to MFBF
Published March 25, 2025
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation welcomes Tara Meyer to the staff. Meyer will be serving as the District 4 membership and marketing specialist serving Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pople, Stearns, Swift, Todd and Traverse counties. This is…MFBF on the Hill
Published March 19, 2025
Over 170 Minnesota Farm Bureau members were at the State Capitol on National Agriculture Day to meet with lawmakers. MFBF President Dan Glessing said it is important the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Department is adequately funded. "In the State of Minnesota,…Telling Agriculture’s Story
Published March 19, 2025
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation board member said National Ag Day provided an opportunity to meet legislators and tell agriculture's story. "They've got a lot of stuff going on so keeping track of everything is daunting so we come down and…MFBF Minute
Published March 18, 2025
Minnesota Farm Bureau Vice President Carolyn Olson recaps the recent Minnesota Farm Bureau trip to Washington D.C. in the latest edition of the MFBF Minute. Click here to listen.MFBF Minute
Published February 26, 2025
Minnesota Farm Bureau Public Policy Specialist Hunter Pederson joins this week's MFBF Minute with information about the legislative session. You can hear the report by clicking here.MN Couple Earn Runner-up Honors in AFBF Contest
Published January 29, 2025
In the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer and Rancher Committee competition, a Pequot Lakes, Minnesota couple was recognized as the Achievement Award runner-up. Dustin and Katie Wiese received a $25,000 credit for Case IH equipment.