Farm Bureau | Priority Issues

Animal care and welfare have become a focus for animal rights groups through legislative, regulatory and legal attempts to restrict farmers and ranchers ability to raise and care for livestock and poultry. Farm Bureau is working to prevent the goal of animal rights activists: to end animal production for food in the U.S. The economic contribution of animal agriculture to the U.S. economy and quality of life for consumers is too valued to be disregarded and not understood.
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American agriculture needs the flexibility to transport products quickly, efficiently and safely to consumers - at home and abroad. Unfortunately, America's transportation system, once a marvel of the modern world, is being stretched beyond its capacity and failing to be upgraded to handle today's loads. Whether via road, rail or water, transporting America's goods is vital to a strong economy - and a Farm Bureau priority for improvement.
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Regulations and laws should not unfairly restrict how agricultural producers use their land and water. Farm Bureau works with policy makers at all levels to assure that legislation does not adversely impact our ability to provide safe and abundant food, does not regulate or mandate unjustifiable production methods or practices, and recognizes the positive role of agriculture.
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A sound farm program benefits all Americans: from the producers in the field to the consumer's table, including a significant investment in nutrition programs. Every consumer should have the confidence in the safety of domestically-grown foods. The U.S. food production system is among the best in the world. Farm Bureau believes farm and food policies are a wise investment in our nation's health, and the future of American-grown food, fuel, fiber and feed.
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U.S. agricultural exports are a significant part of the economic success of America's farmers and ranchers: 25 percent of farm income from agricultural export revenues. Farm Bureau will strive to continue its work to open markets, expand economic development and support a strong rules-based trading system.
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Farmers need comprehensive, fundamental changes in immigration laws, and regulations to ensure a legal and stable labor force. The agricultural sector relies on workers for planting, cultivating, harvesting and processing of high-value commodities with an estimated farm value of more than $40 billion annually. Farm Bureau supports comprehensive immigration reform and a usable worker program that address American agriculture's needs.
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American agriculture is a key component of rural communities. The landscape of rural America is changing. The rural community and agriculture are reliant upon the success of the other - when farms and ranches disappear, the rural communities and businesses they support suffer. Farm Bureau seeks ways to stimulate rural jobs and economic growth to sustain rural communities and the farms that surround them.
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Tax policy should manage economic stability, increase productivity, and improve our competitive advantage in international markets. A simple, fair and less burdensome tax system that protects farms from generation-to-generation, keeps farms in production, and reduces the taxes on farms and ranchers is a Farm Bureau priority.
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The following are the issues the Farm Bureau has identified as being the most relevant to our members: