National Issues

2021 Federal Legislative Priorities

Agricultural Labor

Enact legislation that helps farmers and ranchers meet their labor needs, and maintain updates to H-2A rules that enhance farmers’ ability to hire the workers they need. LEARN MORE

Regulatory Reform

Maintain regulatory reforms achieved in recent years, including the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, NEPA Rule, and ESA Habitat Rules.  LEARN MORE

Rural Life

Support policies and legislation to provide stress assistance programs to farmers and ranchers, increase farmer-facing training opportunities, increase awareness and reduce stigma for rural mental health challenges. LEARN MORE

Trade 

Achieve and expand trade opportunities for U.S. agriculture. LEARN MORE

Climate

Provide voluntary, incentive-base tools and technical assistance for farmers, ranchers and foresters to maximize carbon sequestration and the reduction of other greenhouse gas emissions. Protect our members’ ability to operate and ensure that any sustainability effort promotes economic prosperity to farmers and ranchers. LEARN MORE

COVID-19

Work to secure prioritized access to PPE and ultimately a COVID-19 vaccine for the agricultural workforce. LEARN MORE

Farm Policy

Surface Proposals for inclusion in the 2023 farm bill. LEARN MORE

Infrastructure

Work for greater investment in rural and agricultural infrastructure, including broadband, Internet access, rural roads and bridges, inland waterway locks and dams, sea ports and agricultural research. LEARN MORE

Taxes

Secure permanent estate tax and capital gains tax law that allows family-owned farms and ranches to transfer from one generation to another. LEARN MORE