Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farm Bureau
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…MN Couple a Top Ten Finalist in AFBF Competition
Published January 14, 2019
Katie and Ted Brenny of Mazeppa, Minnesota are among the top ten finalists in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture contest at the Farm Bureau convention. The competition is an opportunity for young farmers and ranchers to share…Petersen Selection Praised by Farm Leaders
Published January 3, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Executive Director Chris Radatz says incoming Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has a broad range of experience and will serve agriculture well. "With Thom in that role, he really is above the learning curve that some commissioners…Award Winners Recognized at MFBF Meeting
Published November 17, 2018
During the Minnesota Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson and former Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program director Mike Liepold were presented the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award. Shawn Linder of Grand Rapids FFA was named the FFA…Farmers Must be at the Table
Published November 16, 2018
Farmers from throughout the state took part in the 100th Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting. President Kevin Paap said the farm community is being tested. "The number one thing people are talking about is the financial and mental stress…MFBF Update
Published June 5, 2018
Here's the latest from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. This week, MFBF President Kevin Paap shares a trade update from the World Meat Congress in Dallas, Texas.Disappointment with Dayton Veto
Published May 24, 2018
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton vetoed the tax bill and the supplemental budget bill. That’s on top of the ag policy bill that was vetoed earlier in the week. The Minnesota Farm Bureau released a statement, saying it is “extremely disappointed.”…