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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Stepping on Stepped-up Basis Has Big Consequences
Any change in capital gains tax policy that eliminates or scales back stepped-up basis could result in a massive tax burden on the agricultural sector according to new analysis by the American Soybean Association and the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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.
