Legislative Affairs
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Policy Development
Over more than 100 years New Hampshire Farm Bureau has played a significant role in helping to pass legislation favorable to agriculture in this state and at a National level. In addition, some of the most important legislative work that has been done by Farm Bureau is in defeating legislation deemed bad for agriculture or a violation of policy.
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At the first meeting of the NH Farm Bureau in 1916, a resolution was passed to establish the New England Milk Producers Association.
In 1917, Farm Bureau established the first Legislative Committee to review issues before the State Legislature.
It is from the county level that issues are discussed. Policies are then written and discussed at the state level. When agreed upon, they influence the goals and determines advocacy which is carried out by the policy director. These policies are also moved to the National level where they are discussed, and if voted affirmatively, influence policy at a National level.
It all begins with YOUR voice---which influences the voice of NHFB.