Advocacy Priorities
Priority Issues for 2026
New York Farm Bureau works every day to advocate for the agricultural industry and for our rural communities. We identify key issues that directly and indirectly impact agriculture through a structured, grassroots policy development process that reflects the collective interests of our members. These policies determine the focus of our advocacy discussion and action for the year ahead.
New York Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors has established the following state priority issues for 2026:
In addition, the NYFB Public Policy Department releases a state policy book every year. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to NYFB positions on a wide variety of issues. All policy positions are the direct result of grassroots policy development by our members.
The NYFB Executive Budget Analysis details our review of the Executive Budget proposal and outlines our budget asks for the final state budget.
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Board of Directors has established the following national priority issues for 2026:
The American Farm Bureau Federation releases a national policy book every year. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to AFBF positions on a wide variety of issues. All policy positions are the direct result of grassroots policy development by Farm Bureau members across the country.
