Jan
Guard dogs provide Massachusetts farmers with companionship and protect livestock from predator attacks. Bear Paw, who is a maremma, alongside Mr. Magoo and Moose, two other maremmas, protect 10 species of livestock on 77 acres in New Braintree. Since owner Rhonda Howe adopted these three guard dogs,…
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A Rutland livestock farmer and Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Vice President Ryan MacKay was awarded second place in American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF’s) achievement award competition last week. This competition evaluates competitor's excellence in management,…
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The Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with A&B insurance, an independent insurance agency based in Westford, Massachusetts. This new partnership agreement will play a critical role as MFBF looks towards it future and expanding…
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The Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) has launched an enhanced version of http://mfbf.net/. The website presents the latest news and updates about MFBF’s programs and activities. “The new website showcases MFBF’s commitment to its farmer members,”…
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