Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farm Bureau
Are CRP Rates Creating Competition?
Published March 30, 2023
Members of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation are in Washington DC for their annual spring fly-in. While the top priority is the farm bill, Glessing says the CRP program is one area of concern. "CRP rates have been a concern…MFBF Hires Communications Specialist
Published February 21, 2023
Emma Wielinski is the new communications specialist for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. Wielinski previously worked for Land O’Lakes.LEAP Conference Honors
Published January 29, 2023
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation recognized four leaders at its Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Promotion Conference. The Promotion and Education Committee presented the Advocate of the Year Award to Paula Mohr, who recently retired as the editor of The Farmer.…Mistic Moves to MN Farm Bureau
Published January 4, 2023
Kayla Mistic is the new membership and marketing specialist for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation in northwest Minnesota. For the past four years, Mistic has been an University of Minnesota Extension Educator in Clearwater County.Ready for the New Legislative Session
Published January 2, 2023
MInnesota Farm Bureau Public Policy Director Pierce Bennett is excited to represent the organization's farmer-members."It will be a busy year with a fairly new state legislature in Minnesota and the Farm Bill going on in DC." Previously, Bennett was part…Farm Policy Goes Beyond Taxes and Regulations
Published December 9, 2022
Non-traditional issues, such as healthcare, childcare and workforce development, are current priorities for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. "We are hearing more and more from our members that it's not just about taxes, crop and livestock issues, it is those…MN Farm Bureau Hires Public Policy Director
Published December 7, 2022
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation has named Pierce Bennett as its new director of public policy. Bennett comes to MFBFfrom the Livestock Marketing Association where he was the director of government and industry affairs. Bennett is an Ohio native and graduate…MFBF Minute
Published December 3, 2022
Minnesota Farm Bureau Leadership Coordinator Rachael Peterson has more details on the upcoming LEAP Conference. Hear more about this in the latest Minnesota Farm Bureau Minute.MFBF Delegates Approve Policy Priorities
Published November 21, 2022
For the upcoming Minnesota legislative session, Minnesota Farm Bureau wants lawmakers to support beginning and emerging farmers, further develop renewable energy sources and strengthen rural communities by addressing the needs of childcare, workforce development and infrastructure. On the national level,…