MFBF Minute
In this week's edition of the MFBF Minute, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Leadership Coordinator Rachael Peterson talks about the LEAP Conference. Click here to listen.
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Awards Presented at LEAP Conference
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation recognized four leaders from across the state for their contributions to the organization and agriculture at its annual Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Promotion Conference in Red Wing. The Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee presented the…
MFBF Minute
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Loren Dauer is featured in this week's MFBF Minute, highlighting the upcoming legislative session and the organization's priorities. The report can be found here.
AFBF on Capitol Hill This Week
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing is in Washington, D.C. this week to participate in the American Farm Bureau resolutions process. "We're going to have meetings, but we'll hit the Hill afterwards to talk about the farm bill and…
MFBF Minute
Minnesota Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Committee Chair Katie Drewitz joins the Red River Farm Network for this week's MFBF Minute. Drewitz highlights the MFBF LEAP Conference. Click here to listen.
Corcoran Takes on Foundation Role
Erin Corcoran is the new program coordinator for the Minnesota Foundation for Agriculture. This organization was previously known as the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation. Corcoran has been with the University of Minnesota Extension for the past two years.
MFBF Minute
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Carolyn Olson recaps the organization's annual meeting in this edition of the MFBF Minute. discusses some details from the Annual Meeting. Listen to the report.
MFBF Board Member Election Process Complete
Minnesota Farm Bureau Vice President Carolyn Olson was re-elected to a two-year term at the 106th annual meeting. Jeff Pagel of Olmsted County and Miles Kuschel of Cass County were re-elected to the MFBF board. Bruce Brenden of West Otter…
Time is Short for Farm Bill Debate
A farm bill extension seems more likely than the passage of new legislation. "It would have been nice if (Senate Agriculture Committee) Chair (Debbie) Stabenow would have brought the farm bill language up earlier than she did because timing is…
Recognizing Time and Talent
During the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation meeting, recognition was given to members and industry supporters. Karin Schafer is the group’s executive director. "In order to make this organization work, we recognize we need volunteers and we need people who are…
