Tennessee Farm Bureau’s greatest strength is in its grassroots efforts. To accomplish legislative, regulatory and policy objectives, members must be informed and active. The Public Policy Division voices the concerns of agriculture to lawmakers at the state and national levels while serving as advocates for agriculture. However, the best legislative influence comes from informed, concerned farm families communicating their beliefs to their elected representatives.
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It is important to stay informed on current state, national, and regulatory news affecting agriculture so you can better advocate to those who represent you in Nashville and Washington.
Getting to Know Senate Chairman Steve Southerland
As chairman of the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Steve Southerland plays a vital role in the Tennessee General Assembly regarding legislation pertaining to agriculture.
Getting to Know House Chairman Curtis Halford
Curtis Halford is the chairman of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. Representative Halford plays a vital role in the Tennessee General Assembly regarding legislation pertaining to agriculture.
What’s in the New COVID-19 Relief Package for Agriculture?
After months of negotiations, Congress on Monday passed a $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package with much-needed financial relief for agricultural producers.
Policy Post: January 2021
Changes to Farm Bureau 2021 Resolutions
Policies which will guide the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation advocacy efforts in 2021 were adopted and finalized by the...
Enhanced Coverage Option Provides Shallow Loss Coverage on Crop Insurance
USDA’s Risk Management Agency’s Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) is a new federal crop insurance product available as an add-on to the underlying crop insurance policy for 31 spring-planted crops.
2020 Farm Profitability: A False Positive
USDA’s September 2020 farm income projections suggested net farm income would reach $103 billion this year, up 23% from the prior year and the highest level since 2013’s record high.
New Study Shows Impact to Ag Sector if Internal Combustion Engine is Banned
The Agricultural Retailers Association has released a study, Economic Impacts to U.S. Biofuels, Agriculture, and the Economy from Subsidized Electric Vehicle Penetration, that describes the economic impact to the American agriculture and biofuels industries by policy proposals to dictate demand to outright bans of the internal combustion engine.
USTR and USDA Release Report on Agricultural Trade between the United States and China
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a report highlighting the progress made to date in implementing the agricultural provisions in the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement.
New Report Examines Cattle Market Issues and Solutions
A new report by the American Farm Bureau Federation's Cattle Market Working Group provides an in-depth examination of the causes and price implications resulting from extreme market volatility in the cattle industry.
As a Farm Bureau member, there are several ways to be involved with our policy process. Whether it’s encouraging your friends and neighbors to vote or attending a local Farm Bureau meeting, our volunteer leaders are vital to what we do.
Policy Development Process
What makes our organization so successful is the grassroots structure our forefathers created.
iFarm.iVote.
Rural votes matter in local, state and national elections. iFarm.iVote. is an initiative to encourage farmers and rural Tennesseans to get out and vote.
Resolutions Committee
After policy development meetings, the Resolutions Committee discusses issues and proposes state policy to ensure alignment with members’ beliefs.
Commodity Committees
Tennessee Farm Bureau commodity committees are comprised of farmers who serve advisory roles within specific commodity areas for the organization.