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Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation is one of the leading general farm organizations in Mississippi. It is a voluntary, nongovernment and nonpartisan organization of farms that provides solutions for the economic and social development of agriculture. The federation develops and implements a research-based education program that assist landowners in making informed decisions regarding opportunities to sustain, manage and market natural resource-based products, services and access to improve economic stability and profitability. Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation s environmental programs department motivates and provides assistance with various environmental issues confronting agriculture. It is a part of Mississippi State University Sustainable Natural Resource-Based Enterprises Advisory Committee.

AmFed Companies is one Mississippi s largest providers of workers compensation coverage and third-party administrative services through its financial, insurance and employer services. A/R Advance, a cash-funding program, is the company s featured product in its financial services division. Employer services include outsourcing non-revenue producing tasks. AmFed Companies insurance division provides voluntary, assigned risk, self and third-party administration insurance services. The company also has an excess and surplus line of insurance products. AmFed Companies, which employs more than 50 people, was founded in 1993. The company is based in Ridgeland, Miss. In March 2004, the Better Business Bureau of Mississippi recognized AmFed Companies with the 2004 Business Integrity Award.