Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farm Bureau
Paap Re-Elected as MFBF President
Published November 25, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap was re-elected on Friday during the organization's annual meeting. Paap will serve in the position for another two years.A Late Harvest Threatens Feed Supplies
Published November 25, 2019
Late harvest discussions filled the halls at the Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting this past weekend. Bejou, Minnesota farmer Mike Gunderson hasn’t started corn harvest yet and says there will be challenges getting feed for cattle. "I still have oat…Ag Labor, WOTUS, Trade and Grey Wolf All Priorities for MFBF Members
Published November 25, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation’s discussion on proposed national policy resolutions was brief on Friday, covering agricultural labor, Waters of the United States and endangered species. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap says the grey wolf is always an issue. "We'll…Delegates Set Policy Priorities at MFBF Meeting
Published November 23, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation delegates moved through resolutions quickly on Friday. In state policy, the tax status of buffers and water quality regulations continue to be top-of-mind. "Every time we have to work with agencies or regulatory things, we end…MFBF Members Consider Policy Priorities for Year Ahead
Published November 22, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation voting delegates are considering priorities during the 101st annual meeting this weekend. MFBF Public Policy Director Amber Hanson Glaeser says it’s one of the best parts of the meeting. "There's always something new. I think we'll…Minnesota Farm Bureau is Celebrating 100 Years
Published August 12, 2019
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is celebrating 100 years as a farm organization. Executive Director Chris Radatz says MFBF is featuring the history of the organization. "This past weekend, we had a picnic at our office in Eagan. Members had…MFBF Update
Published June 18, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Associate Director of Public Policy Josie Lonetti dives into the recently signed omnibus agriculture finance bill. Listen to more in this week’s MFBF Update.Sharing the Story of Trade
Published May 10, 2019
The Minnesota Farm Bureau helped coordinate Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Glyndon, Minnesota. According to MFBF President Kevin Paap, the goal was to emphasize the importance of export markets to agriculture. "Once you lose a market, it is really…MFBF Update
Published May 7, 2019
It's a busy time of year in St. Paul as the legislative session progresses. According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Associate Director of Public Policy Josie Lonetti, lawmakers have just over two short weeks to finish the state budget. Listen…