The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Board of Directors recently identified its top legislative priorities for the 2025 session following the organization’s annual meeting, held Nov. 21-23.

Based on grassroots policies developed by Farm Bureau members, these priorities work to address the top issues surfaced throughout the process.

"The Minnesota Farm Bureau is committed to advancing a set of priority issues that reflect our members, agriculture and the issues they face on their farms and ranches across the state,” said MFBF President Dan Glessing.

As the state’s largest organized agriculture group, Minnesota Farm Bureau advocates on behalf of its members across a wide range of issues. The following five priority areas have been identified for the upcoming state legislative session to support the vitality of farmers, ranchers and rural communities:

  • Generational Farming - Support and champion those interested in entering and transitioning farms generationally.
  • Environmental Stewardship - Implement practical and scientific conservation policies using resource management, funding and voluntary practices.
  • Research & Innovation - Shape tomorrow’s agriculture with smart ideas, education, and forward-looking solutions.
  • Economic & Rural Prosperity - Create a successful environment that expands opportunities and resources to strengthen rural communities and the agriculture industry.
  • Animal Emergency Preparedness - Ensure that Minnesota is well-positioned to respond to and prevent crises affecting farmers and their livestock.

“No matter what happens during the next legislative session, our members know the importance of engagement with elected officials to shape policy that will positively impact their livelihoods,” said Glessing. “We look forward to working with both sides of the aisle and agency leaders to share our stories.”