Grassroots and Political Advocacy

The FB Advocacy network is designed to raise awareness among Congress and the administration about how public policies impact farmers and ranchers, consumers and the agriculture industry.

We provide state Farm Bureaus and Farm Bureau® members the skills and tools to be effective advocates and to develop and strategically leverage thought leaders for agriculture.

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iFarmiVote 2022 Election Toolkit

Get all the information you need before voting, including access to your voting status, polling place, absentee ballots, and to learn more about the candidates.

117th Congress Briefing Booklet

Just as the work of feeding our nation begins on the farm, we believe that’s where the policy shaping our industry should begin as well. That’s why AFBF’s work in Washington is driven by the policy priorities set directly by our farm and ranch family members.

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AVERT NATIONAL RAIL STRIKE: Urge Senate to take swift action!

An extended rail strike would have cascading effects on farmers and ranchers, and the best solution for agriculture and the U.S. economy is to avoid a strike entirely.

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ENVIRONMENT: EPA to Designate PFAS as Hazardous Substances; Impact to Farms likely to be Widespread

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released for public comment a proposed rule to designate commonly used chemicals, perfluorooctnoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), the two most common per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), as hazardous materials under the federal “Superfund” law, CERCLA.

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CLIMATE: Protect Farmers and Ranchers from SEC Rules and Regulations

Farmers and ranchers are focused on growing the food, fuel, and fiber this country needs and not worrying about SEC regulations intended for Wall Street. Tell Congress to support S. 5135 and H.R. 9063, the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act!

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RURAL BROADBAND: Ask Congress to expand rural access to broadband service

Rural communities need adequate broadband coverage to enable health care, government services, educational and business opportunities. Farm Bureau is seeking to increase resources to expand rural access to broadband service!

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