The legal requirements that affect farming can make a difficult business even more difficult. Laws, regulations, policies, and government programs are constantly changing and it’s nearly impossible for individual farmers to track, respond to, learn, comply with, and voice concern about the changes and requirements. To address this, MCFB serves as an active voice for local farmers at the local, state, and national levels. When government laws, regulations, policies, and programs are proposed anew or to be changed, MCFB strives to identify, understand, disseminate, and engage related officials in a manner that benefits local farmers and the communities.
Elected Officials
MCFB engages elected officials on behalf of local farmers through in-person meetings, testimonies, letters, and phone calls.
Laws & Regulations
MCFB attempts to identify and become familiar with laws and regulations that are relevant to our local farmers.
Voter Education
MCFB sponsors specific events or organizations whose purpose is to inform local voters about agriculture-related issues.
Advisory Councils & Committees
MCFB Board Members and voting members can participate in several state-level OFB issue advisory councils and committees.
Organizational Support
MCFB provides financial support to organizations that serve farmers specifically and/or the greater good of the community.