Candidates outline Ag policies in 2024 race

AFBF questionnaire dissects candidates' ag agendas

Every four years, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) offers a unique glimpse into the agricultural policies advocated by presidential candidates. This tradition, over 40 years strong, involves a comprehensive questionnaire that probes candidates on their views regarding a range of agricultural issues critical to the nation’s farmers and rural communities.

This year, the questionnaire included 14 questions covering diverse topics like taxes, agricultural labor, sustainability, and biotechnology. These questions aim to elucidate candidates' stances on issues that are vital for the sustainability and advancement of the agricultural sector.

The AFBF makes these responses available to the public, providing an unfiltered look at the agricultural priorities of the candidates.

This initiative plays a crucial role in informing rural voters, allowing them to assess how each candidate's policies could impact their livelihoods and communities.

The wide-ranging topics ensure that the candidates' answers reflect their comprehensive approach to the myriad challenges facing modern agriculture, from regulatory reform to food system resiliency.

The AFBF's effort to present these answers in the candidates' own words serves to educate voters and elevate the discourse around agricultural and rural issues in the run-up to the election.