2026 Policy Priorities
The Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation works year-round to implement our member-driven policies to strengthen Wyoming agriculture. Policy implementation is key to our mission. WyFB advocates on behalf of its members on many issues throughout the year, setting priority issues helps focus and identify specific items to guide the organization. Here's a look below at the 2026 priorities at the state level. A link to the national issues on the AFBF website is provided below.
Private Property Rights
Farm Bureau will advocate for private property rights, upholding constitutional government, and advancing a free market economy with a commitment to individual freedom. Private property rights are the cornerstone of our nation.
Water
Farm Bureau views Wyoming’s water as one of our state’s most valuable resources. We will work to protect Wyoming agricultural water rights and private property rights along with securing appropriate funding for infrastructure, and support water quality regulations that protect agriculture operations and limit the reach of Waters of the United States (WOTUS).
Land Use & Environmental Regulation
Farm Bureau will advocate for removing excessive regulatory burdens that impede land management and use. Farmers and ranchers are stewards of natural resources.
Federal lands
Farm Bureau will support policies that uphold the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service mandate directing for multiple use and sustained yield.
State Lands
Farm Bureau will advocate for the vital role agricultural leases play in managing state lands.
Wildfires
Farm Bureau will support efforts to improve wildland fire management communications and coordination between stakeholders, in addition to improving coordinated response efforts to extinguish fires as soon as possible. We support the state of Wyoming adding resources for fire suppression while coordinating with local resources.
Wildlife
Farm Bureau will advocate for support of agriculture/landowners and the critical role working lands play in providing wildlife habitat. Farm Bureau will advocate for Endangered Species Act reform that protects private property rights, continuation of traditional agricultural practices, funded landowner incentives, and credible scientific delisting data. Farm Bureau will advocate for state management of wildlife and advocate for recovered species to be removed from the Endangered Species list.
Fiscal Responsibility
Farm Bureau will work to ensure agencies affecting agriculture are adequately funded through the Wyoming Legislature. WyFB supports funding an efficiency study of the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WyDOT) before any increased state funding or increased taxes are considered.
Tax Policy
Farm Bureau will advocate for sound tax policies that protect the livelihood of agriculture.
Rural Vitality
Farm Bureau will advocate for opportunities and resources to strengthen Wyoming agriculture and support rural communities.
Labor
Farm Bureau will advocate for effective labor reforms tailored to Wyoming’s agricultural needs.
Election Integrity
Farm Bureau will advocate for election integrity.
Learn more about national issues on the AFBF website.