Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farm Bureau
MFBF P&E and YF&R Awards Presented
Published July 22, 2021
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Promotion and Education Committee presented its Golden Apple Award to Wanda Patsche of Martin County. This award is presented for her work with the Agriculture in the Classroom program. Carolyn Olson of Cottonwood County was…Four MN Farmers Seek State Farm Bureau Office
Published March 29, 2021
Four Minnesota farmers plan to run for a higher office with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation this fall. During the virtual Council of County Presidents meeting, MFBF Vice President Dan Glessing of Waverly and board member Shayne Isane from Badger…Paap Will Not Seek Reelection
Published March 9, 2021
After 16 years as president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, Kevin Paap has announced he will not seek reelection in November. Paap took on a new role this past year as a Blue Earth County commissioner. A new Farm…MFBF Update
Published March 2, 2021
The Minnesota Farm Bureau fundraising auction is underway. Learn more from Foundation Director Ruth Meirick in the latest MFBF Update.EPA Takes Public Comments on Atrazine Use
Published February 17, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on a draft Endangered Species Act biological evaluation of atrazine. Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Amber Glaeser says atrazine is an important tool for controlling weeds. "We want to make…A Passion for Agriculture
Published January 13, 2021
Maddie Weninger represented Minnesota in the American Farm Bureau Discussion Meet. The Howard Lake native did not grow up on the farm, but found a home in FFA and Farm Bureau. "I may not have been born on a farm,…Minnesota Delegates Ready for Sessions at AFBF Convention
Published January 11, 2021
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap is anxious for this week's delegate session at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention. "There's a lot of important issues in policy right now. We're not that far away from a new…Kinney Returns to Minnesota Farm Bureau
Published December 18, 2020
Minnesota-native Robin Kinney will return to her home state, joining the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation as the membership and marketing director. Beginning February 1, Kinney will coordinate organization development, member growth and programs that serves Farm Bureau members. Most recently,…MN Farm Bureau Outlines 2021 Policy Priorities
Published December 14, 2020
The Minnesota Farm Bureau has set focus areas for the 2021 legislative session. Priority issues include broadband, climate change, the food supply, healthcare, research and investment, tax policy, transportation infrastructure and the workforce. The Minnesota legislative session begins January 5.…