MFBF Vice-President

MFBF Vice-President

Ryan MacKay serves as Vice-President of the 23-person Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF). Ryan was appointed to the American Farm Bureau Federation 2024-2026 Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee in 2024. The committee evaluates the YF&R long-term plan, assists with competitive events, and works with State YF&R programs. Ryan is one of only eight appointments across the country and ranks among the nation’s best young farmers and ranchers.

He is the owner/operator of Lilac Hedge Farm in Rutland, MA. The operation now includes 200 head of beef, 420 head of swine, 20,000 broilers, 2,500 turkeys, and 2,500 layers which are all raised on a pasture-based system from birth to processing. Animals are then processed and directly retailed to consumers through home delivery, 15+ farmers markets, a meat CSA, direct delivery, and various wholesale and restaurant accounts.

Ryan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Massachusetts.