Sam Kieffer

AFBF Reminding Farmers the Importance of the Census of Ag
AFBF Reminding Farmers the Importance of the Census of Ag
AFBF Reminding Farmers the Importance of the Census of Ag
The American Farm Bureau Federation is reminding all producers that the Census of Agriculture provides the only source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial agriculture data for every state and county in the nation.  AFBF Vice President of Public Policy, Sam Kieffer said the data from the survey is used to shape local and federal decisions.   “...
AFBF Encouraging Producers To Provide Input On 2023 Farm Bill
AFBF Encouraging Producers To Provide Input On 2023 Farm Bill
AFBF Encouraging Producers To Provide Input On 2023 Farm Bill
With the process of creating the 2023 Farm Bill underway, the American Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging producers nationwide to make their thoughts known. Sam Kieffer, AFBF Vice President of Public Policy, said many lawmakers will be gathering information from farmers this summer before the crafting process begins to ramp up in January ...
AFBF Lays Out Priorities For 2022
AFBF Lays Out Priorities For 2022
AFBF Lays Out Priorities For 2022
During last week’s American Farm Burau Federation Convention, farmer and rancher delegates adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in the year ahead. “What's most noteworthy is the amount of time they spent discussing livestock markets and our folks are calling for greater transparency, working for more sunlight into how cattle are marketed," said the AFBF’s Sam Kieffer. "And
What Are The Farm Bureau’s Priorities For 2022?
What Are The Farm Bureau’s Priorities For 2022?
What Are The Farm Bureau’s Priorities For 2022?
The 2023 Farm bill, taxes, regulations, and supply chain issues top American Farm Bureau’s list of 2022 priorities. While the Farm Bill may get most of the attention as the New Year starts, the AFBF’s Sam Kieffer said Farm Bureau has other priorities as well. "Ma ...
AFBF Out With 2021 Policy Objectives
AFBF Out With 2021 Policy Objectives
AFBF Out With 2021 Policy Objectives
Setting Farm Bureau’s focus for 2021, Key topics ranged from farm diversity to farm labor and dairy policy to livestock marketing. Sam Kieffer, AFBF Vice President of Public Affairs, said Farm Bureau delegates voted to increase racial diversity in agriculture. ...