Policy and Legislation

Policy Development Illinois Farm Bureau.

It starts with YOU.

Step 1:

YOU have an idea, need or problem. Share it with YOUR county Farm Bureau (CFB) staff.

Step 2:

After YOU share YOUR idea with CFB staff and its deemed appropriate for statewide policy, work with CFB staff to research the topic, develop a policy resolution, and gather support from county leadership.

Step 3:

Submit YOUR policy resolution through YOUR CFB office for review by the state Resolutions Committee.

If Approved

Step 4

Farmer delegates from across the state will debate and vote on YOUR policy resolution at the IAA Annual Meeting.

If Approved

Step 5:

YOUR policy resolution becomes Illinois Farm policy.

Step 6:

POLICY IN ACTION! Illinois farm bureau works on YOUR behalf to accomplish policy at the county level, in Springfield and Washington, D.C.

View the 2020 Illinois Farm Bureau Policy Book

Farm Bureau ACT – Knowing how important it is to have our voice heard, we encourage our farmers to get involved in the political process. Click the following link to learn more: https://www.ilfb.org/take-action/fb-act/