Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Teams up with American Farm Bureau Federation to Support Agriculture, Education and Focus on the Future of Food

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (Escoffier) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) announce a new national collaboration designed to support the vital connection between farmers, ranchers and the culinary industry with education-focused programs, interactive events and training sessions.

Key Points: 
  • Escoffier also becomes the preferred culinary school of AFBF throughout the duration of the relationship.
  • With nearly 6 million member families and 2,800 county Farm Bureaus, AFBF is the country's largest general farm organization.
  • Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (Escoffier) is the largest culinary school brand in the U.S. (based on comparable student population data currently reported in IPEDS) .
  • Click for more information on Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts accreditations and degree and diploma programs .

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (Louisiana Farm Bureau) (Baton Rouge, LA).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (Louisiana Farm Bureau) (Baton Rouge, LA).
  • The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect Louisiana Farm Bureau’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
  • The revised outlooks consider the declining trend in Louisiana Farm Bureau’s operating results over recent years.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20%

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farm Bureau's 37th annual survey reveals the average cost of this year's classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $64.05, less than $6.50 per person.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Farm Bureau's 37th annual survey reveals the average cost of this year's classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $64.05, less than $6.50 per person.
  • The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables the turkey costs more than last year, at $28.96 for a 16-pound bird.
  • This means consumers who have not yet purchased a turkey should be able to find one at a lower cost than the Farm Bureau average.
  • "General inflation slashing the purchasing power of consumers is a significant factor contributing to the increase in average cost of this year's Thanksgiving dinner," said AFBF Chief Economist Roger Cryan.

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to a- (Excellent) from a (Excellent) of Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (Louisiana Farm Bureau) (Baton Rouge, LA).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to a- (Excellent) from a (Excellent) of Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (Louisiana Farm Bureau) (Baton Rouge, LA).
  • The ratings reflect Louisiana Farm Bureaus balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Bests Credit Ratings, Bests Performance Assessments, Bests Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Bests Ratings & Assessments .

Fourth Generation Farmer Elected as Florida Farm Bureau Vice President

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Friday, October 23, 2020
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He began his Farm Bureau career as a volunteer leader in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Group and served on the Hardee County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • He began his Farm Bureau career as a volunteer leader in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Group and served on the Hardee County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.
  • He was then elected to the Florida Farm Bureau State Board of Directors where he served as secretary.
  • "To be elected as vice president of Florida Farm Bureau is an honor," said Johnson.
  • Photo Caption: Steve Johnson, a Hardee County citrus and cattle producer, has been elected to serve as the Vice President of the Florida Farm Bureau.