Political Action

Giving a Voice to Michigan Agriculture

Thousands of Farm Bureau members combine to create a single, unified voice for Michigan agriculture. Through a grassroots policy-setting process, MFB members guide the organization’s stance on issues of importance to farmers.

What We Do

With a staff of issue specialists and political experts, Michigan Farm Bureau has a strong and respected presence in Lansing and Washington.

Policy Development

Elections & AgriPac

Accomplishments

How You Can Help

Farm Bureau’s members are the lifeblood of the organization. Your voice is our strength. MFB has numerous options for you to be involved in protecting the lifestyle you love.

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Academy for Political Leadership

Priority Issues

MDARD

Farm Bureau policy holds the state’s agriculture department accountable while maintaining a collaborative relationship for the long-term benefit of farming.

Workforce Reform

Farm Bureau supports and works for legislation that provides for a seasonal, short- and long-term workforce so we can continue to feed Michigan families.

Right to Farm

Michigan’s Right to Farm Act protects our rich agricultural legacy. Farm Bureau’s member-created policy ensures this landmark legislation is not weakened or jeopardized.

Trade

We advocate for fair and open trade and support initiatives that allow Michigan farmers to compete nationally and globally.

Regulatory Reform

Farm Bureau works to ensure all rulemaking processes and reforms that can impact members are supported by sound science and conducted with transparency.

Farm Bill

The Farm Bill is mission-critical legislation with big implications for MFB members. Farm Bureau works to ensure farmers are front-and-center in each iteration of the bill.

Climate

Our policy supports voluntary, incentive-based tools and technical assistance to help maximize carbon sequestration and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Join the Farm Feed

We need YOUR voice for Michigan agriculture! Michigan Farm Bureau’s strength comes from its membership. The Farm Feed is an easy, hassle-free system for you to engage in advocacy efforts and protect Michigan farms.

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Farm Bureau Policy Books

Michigan Farm Bureau Policy Book

Filled with policy positions introduced, discussed and adopted by Michigan Farm Bureau members during the organization’s Annual Meeting, the MFB Policy Book is your guide to member-adopted positions.

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American Farm Bureau Policy Book

Like Michigan Farm Bureau policy, AFBF policies are member-driven and member-adopted. AFBF policies focus on national-level issues of importance to agriculture and help guide MFB staff when working in Washington D.C.