The Farm Bureau has laid out its policies for the year. Members’ focus ranges from ag labor to rural broadband.
At the close of the annual convention, delegates adopted policies around domestically sourced sustainable jet fuel, as well as practices for feedstock eligibility.
They also looked at alternative energy production and increased the responsibility of energy companies to manage land used for development, and that includes prioritizing production on land not suitable for farming.
Rural broadband policies were also on the table. Members voted on revisions that require companies with broadband loans to quickly finish projects in rural areas.
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall weighed in saying, “The policies they set today give us a roadmap to work with the new Administration and Congress to address the needs of rural America. That includes the passage of a new Farm Bill, enacting regulatory reform, and creating new markets for the men and women who are dedicated to keeping America’s pantries stocked.”
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