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Farm Bureau Priority Issues
Water Resources
Work for passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) and for reform to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and the Inland Waterways Trust Fund.
Farm bill
Work for passage of a new farm bill that meets our core principles by September 2013.
Renewable Fuels
Defend the standards and incentives necessary to further develop the U.S. renewable fuels industry.
Labor
Work for legislation in early 2013 that addresses both long- and short-term agricultural labor needs.
Clean Water Act
Oppose EPA efforts to expand the scope of “navigable waters” subject to federal regulation under the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Oppose expansion of federal CWA permit requirements for poultry and livestock farms and ranches.
Tax Reform
Protect farmer and rancher business tax interests in the debate on fiscal policy and tax reform.
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