Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farm Bureau
U.S. Agriculture Needs a Win
Published April 16, 2019
A handful of Minnesota farmers and agribusiness professionals attended Monday’s roundtable discussion with President Trump, including Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap. He says there were no questions from the audience. The president did talk a lot about tax cuts…MFBF Update
Published April 9, 2019
Here’s the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. It's "crunch time" in the state legislative session. According to MFBF Associate Director of Public Policy Josie Lonetti, there are a couple key bill deadlines come up. Listen to the update.MFBF Promotes USMCA on DC Trip
Published March 28, 2019
Badger, Minnesota farmer Shane Isane, who is a member of the Minnesota Farm Bureau board, says the ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is a priority. "We get a lot of press about China trade and that is important, but USMCA…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…