Mississippi Farm Bureau / Claiborne County

Family picking fresh corn at
President David Doyle Farm

Member Benefits

30% off all Regular Priced Drake Merchandise

Warren County Farm Bureau along with Claiborne County Farm Bureau will be hosting the 3rd Annual Warren County Summer Commodity Outlook Meeting June 24,2024. Lunch will be provided by Southern AgCredit.All area Farmers are cordially invited to attend. Please RSVP no later than June 19, 2024.

Wild About Learning with
Principal Antwan Reeves
and
A.W.W.E.S .Stafff and Students.

The Drought Monitor released today declared Claiborne County as an Extreme Drought area. To access the most recent Drought Monitor map, click here: https://bit.ly/MSDroughtMonitor.

To help us ensure the Drought Monitor continues to portray a true picture of what our farmers and ranchers are facing, make your voice heard by filling out the form linked here: https://bit.ly/Drought2023.

Claiborne County farmers and ranchers have qualified for Land Forage Program disaster assistance due to Extreme Drought conditions. For more details on available assistance, click here: https://bit.ly/LFPDisasterAssistance.

HISTORY OF CLAIBORNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
PORT GIBSON, MISSISSIPPI
Claiborne County Farm Bureau (AAL) was founded in 1934. The formation of this organization was to benefit and support the farmers and rural people of the county. By 1951 the organization was steadily increasing in numbers. In 1953 member totals had reached 280. At that time it was decided that Farm Bureau and the Farmer’s Co-op would become separate entities. The formation of the non-profit organization of Claiborne County Farm Bureau was formed. There were (4)four board members. By the late 1960’s the original board had grown to six (6) and there was also a full time insurance agency staff. In 1987 it was voted unanimously to build a new office to accomodate the member and Insurance services. Claiborne County Farm Bureau began with ten members. The membership has continued to grow and Claiborne County Farm Bureau strives to meet the members needs.

Claiborne County is still mostly a rural community that depends a lot on the farming industry. The major commodities grown in the county are cotton, soybeans, peanuts, cattle and timber. We have had the opportunity of working with and providing services to the employees of Alcorn State University and Grand Gulf Nuclear Plant.

Currently our board members are:

Mr. David Doyle, President
Mr. Lonnie Fortner, Vice-President
Mrs. Karen Fortner, Women Committee -Chair
Mr. Kenny Strawn, Treasury / Environmental Programs
Mr. James (Powel) Hudson, Safety Chairman
Dr. Eddie Lipscomb, Membership Chairman
Mr. Charles Shorts, Ag in the Classroom
Dr. Craig Easley, YF&R
Mr. David (Wade) Doyle. YF&R
MR. James Hudson, Jr. YF&R
Mr. Charles Penley, YF&R
Mr. Lee Fortner. YF&R
Ms. Beth Fortner, YF&R / Women Committee
Mr. James Cassell, Honorary Member

Just a friendly reminder call and check to see if your annual Farm Bureau dues are current.
There are countless benefits to having a Membership. Give us call today at 601-437-5971,to find out about yours. Your membership is one of the most economical investments you make each year, as it provides you with valuable benefits and resources to save money and stay connected to agriculture in Mississippi.

Member Benefits - Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Your membership is one of the most economical investments you make each year, as it provides you with valuable benefits and resources to save money and stay connected to agriculture in Mississippi.

Merry Christmas & many thanks. We couldn't do it without you. This year and always, you're a valued member of our team.
You make us shine bright and we can't wait to serve you next year. Happy holidays from all of us here at Claiborne County Farm Bureau .

Holiday Hours
Our office will be closing December 22, 2022 at 12 Noon.
We will re-open on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.

In case of an emergency, or to report a claim call 1-866-275-7322.

Just a friendly reminder call and check to see if your annual Farm Bureau dues are current.
There are countless benefits to having a Membership. Give us call today at 601-437-5971,to find out about yours. Your membership is one of the most economical investments you make each year, as it provides you with valuable benefits and resources to save money and stay connected to agriculture in Mississippi. https://msfb.org/member-benefits/

Member Benefits - Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Your membership is one of the most economical investments you make each year, as it provides you with valuable benefits and resources to save money and stay connected to agriculture in Mississippi.

Claiborne County Farm Bureau
Our upcoming Annual and Regular Board Meeting will be
September 29, 2022.

Mrs. Mary Hudson
Claiborne County Farm Bureau Women Chair

Mrs. Hudson served as our Women Chair for several years. Having the pleasure to work with her for the past five years was an amazing experience. Mrs. Mary fought the good fight, she has finished the race, and she kept the faith. Her warm loving smile, compassion and strength for those who knew her will live on through her memories. Her husband (Powel) and son (James Jr. ) will miss her dearly. To know her was to love her. She is gone but will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers /monetary donations, the Hudson family is requesting all monetary donations be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Due to the predictions of incoming weather conditions our office will be closed on tomorrow, August 30, 2021.

If you need to report a loss to your property,
you have options. Call us toll free at (866) 275-7322, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to speak to a Mississippi Farm Bureau Insurance representative who will take the claims information and process the loss so that it is assigned to an adjuster who works in your area.
Be careful and stay safe.

Members get $500 Bonus Cash on the purchase or lease of a new Ford F150, Ford Super Duty or Ford Ranger truck. Must be a member for 30 consecutive days prior to vehicle purchase or lease. Limit five new eligible vehicle purchases or leases per program period.
Built "Ford" Proud

Several 4-Hers toured farms in the surrounding area in their quest to be introduced to agriculture & farm life. We appreciate the hospitality of Mr. David Doyle for his time on today.
#🌱Cotton Crops

Mr. Lonnie Fortner, one of Claiborne County’s Producer Advisory Council members was delighted to participate in today’s farm tour. In addition, he serves as a voting delegate for the BoWeevil Corporation. He gave 4-Hers a quick course about peanut farming which was full of interesting facts. Students learned the time length which peanuts are harvested, how peanuts are grown, and where his peanuts are transported. He was accompanied by his wife, Karen. She was extremely helpful as well.
We appreciate your participation in today’s Farm Tour!

Claiborne County Farm Bureau Ladies sporting blue ribbons proudly displayed for the month of April, in support of our local branch of the Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer Inc. We encourage all to play a role in preventing child abuse.

Enter in a chance to win a freezer full of meat! Come by the office located at 1101 Market Street Port Gibson, Mississippi to purchase your tickets. All proceeds will go towards Farm Families of Mississippi.

Life Line Screening

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💥Administrative Professionals’ Day💥

If you have seen these ladies in this setting, you know exactly how valuable they are. Today is the day we get to recognize them for all their hard work. Thanks Ada, Jean & Julie. (Julie is off today so I will take a picture of her tomorrow)

Purchase your tickets today!

Homecoming 2019
Claiborne County
Farm Bureau

Office Mgr. / Membership
Ada Graham

Customer Service Rep.
Jessica Williams

Join the Home Team
Today.
Service with a SMILE.