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The American Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting is in Nashville, Jan. 13-16
From Nashville’s music scene and culinary delights, to the latest in agriculture policy issues, to outstanding young farmer competitions and even an astronaut, Farm Bureau’s meeting at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center will have it all... READ MORE
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The Survey shows total cost of 16 items used to prepare one or more meals
Lower retail prices for Russet potatoes, bagged salad and apples, among other foods, resulted in a slight decrease in the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Quarterly Marketbasket Survey... READ MORE
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It’s a surprise about-face
The Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn an order demanding that West Virginia poultry grower Lois Alt obtain a Clean Water Act discharge permit for stormwater runoff from her farmyard or face up to $37,500 per day in penalties... READ MORE
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The Farmer Veteran Coalition provides education, risk management training, funding and technical assistance
Paul Schwennesen of Double Check Ranch in Winkelman, Ariz., confirmed his love of hard work when he went off to boot camp. Other enlistees were complaining how difficult it was but Schwennesen thought that it was easier than life on the farm... READ MORE
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The 2012 contest was coordinated by the AFBF and AFB Foundation for Agriculture
This contest was open to all state and county Farm Bureau members and employees over the age of 18 at the time of entry, including professional photographers... SEE THE PHOTOS HERE
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The Ag Agenda calls for building upon Farm Bureau’s 94 successful years
As we delve into 2013, Farm Bureau has several legislative and regulatory resolutions. First off is getting to know the new members of Congress as they take office and acquire committee assignments... READ MORE
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The AFBF Annual Meeting Includes a Night Out at the Grand Ole Opry House
The American Farm Bureau Federation has announced the country music artists who will be performing at its 94th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-16 in Nashville, Tenn... READ MORE
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AFB Foundation for Agriculture Online Auction OpensJan 4, 2013WASHINGTON, D.C., January 4, 2013 – As several thousand Farm Bureau members from across the country gather in Nashville during the coming week, they will have the opportunity to raise funds for a great cause. The American Farm Bureau Foundation will be hosting its second annual online auction at READ MORE |
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Farm Bureau Members Head to NashvilleJan 7, 2013Thousands of members of the nation’s largest farm organization are preparing to meet for the American Farm Bureau’s annual meeting. AFBF President Bob Stallman explains the importance of the even it this report from AFBF’s Johnna Miller. .. LISTEN |
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Farm bill extension averts milk price hikesJan 7, 2013...times," Comp said of his vision for a farm bill. Marrison said the Taxpayer Relief Act, the "fiscal cliff" legislation, will extend the present subsidy program through Dec. 31. "This extension al... READ MORE |
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USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and RanchersJan 8, 2013The deadline is looming for nominations to be submitted for the USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. The press release from USDA stated: USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Fa... READ MORE |
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AFBF is the unified national voice of agriculture working through our grassroots organizations to enhance and strengthen the lives of rural Americans and to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities.