Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farm Bureau
MN Farm Bureau Minute
Published November 24, 2021
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation's newly elected president Dan Glessing is looking forward to the new year of service. Hear more about Glessing's goals in the latest Minnesota Farm Bureau Minute.MFBF Minute
Published November 21, 2021
Former president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Kevin Paap outlines the annual Farm Bureau annual meeting agenda. Hear this update in the Minnesota Farm Bureau Minute.MFBF: Fine Tune Farm Policy
Published November 21, 2021
The next farm bill will come up for a vote in 2023. Minnesota Farm Bureau Public Policy Director Amber Glaeser said those policy discussions need to start now. "My big ask to my members is what is working with farm…Glessing Takes the Reins at MFBF
Published November 21, 2021
Wright County dairy farmer Dan Glessing is the new president of Minnesota Farm Bureau, succeeding Kevin Paap of Blue Earth County. Glessing has been vice president for seven years and said he wanted to give back to this organization. "My…Paap Reflects on 16 Years as MFBF President
Published November 15, 2021
After 16 years as president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, Kevin Paap is not seeking reelection. During his time as president, Paap nurtured agriculture’s next generation and brought many young farmers into leadership. "In agriculture, sustainability is always our…From MTGA to MFBF
Published October 24, 2021
Pam Debele is the new education coordinator for the Minnesota Farm Bureau and will be responsible for promotion and education activities. Most recently, Debele was the outreach and member services coordinator for the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association.Seeking Property Tax Fairness
Published September 18, 2021
As Minnesota rural school districts upgrade facilities, the tax burden fell disproportionately on farmland. Clay County Farm Bureau President Mark Harless says the Ag2School effort has helped spread the tax consideration throughout the districts. "It's been a little bit more…Former SMBSC President Passes
Published August 13, 2021
Funeral services for Frank Johnson, 100, will be held Wednesday in Hector. Johnson was a founding board member and former president of the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative. Frank and Babe Johnson were also recognized with honorary lifetime membership by…AgriGrowth Announces New Hire
Published August 8, 2021
Effective September 27, Josie Lonetti will take over as the new director of strategic engagement for the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council. Lonetti currently serves as the associated director of public policy for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation.