FARM BUREAU
EVENTS
Women from Australia stopped by Natchez one week prior to the 26th Triennial Associated Country Women of the World Conference in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to talk about Mississippi agriculture. Here, they are shown meeting with Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Women’s Program volunteer leaders and MFBF staff.
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation again had a booth at Super Bulldog Weekend at Mississippi State University. Guests enjoyed sandwiches and hotdogs while learning about agriculture from the colorful, hands-on ag educational displays. They also learned about the federation’s Eminent Domain Citizen’s Initiative Campaign.
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The 2010 Magnolia Beef and Poultry Expo in Raleigh was a big success. Over 400 participants enjoyed a variety of educational seminars and exhibits featuring agricultural equipment and other valuable information for beef and poultry producers.
Rita Sweatt, a motivational speaker from Amory, addressed the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) 2010 Secretaries’ Conference in Jackson. An excellent participation was enjoyed at this event. Sweatt also spoke at the 2010 MFBF Women’s Leadership Conference.
M I S S I S S I P P I FA R M C O U N T RY
JULY/AUGUST