GrassRoots Issue Teams study challenges, issues

The Illinois Farm Bureau GrassRoots Issue Teams (GRITs) recently completed their work and development of recommendations for consideration by the Illinois Farm Bureau board.

Kay Shipman

Published: Jun 15, 2012

Some of the recommendations also will be forwarded to the 2012 Resolutions Committee for its consideration in July.

The Risk Management and Farm Programs Team recommended policy proposals related to crop insurance and the new farm bill. The Renewable Resources and Energy Team also recommended policy proposals for the new farm bill.

The Rural Life Team focused on the needs of young people in rural areas. Policy was recommended to maintain agricultural education components in University of Illinois Extension programs and to provide better opportunities for hands-on experiences for college students studying agricultural education.

After hearing presentations about the latest information on cover crops, the Conservation and Natural Resources Team supported distribution of cover crop information as a voluntary best management practice. The team learned the Natural Resources Conservation Service supports use of cover crops through voluntary environmental programs and incentives.

The Livestock and Dairy Team recommended policy proposals related to an animal disease traceability program.

More than 100 Farm Bureau leaders served on this year’s teams that include Conservation and Natural Resources, Crop Production and Trade, Equine, Livestock and Dairy, Renewable Resources and Energy, Risk Management and Farm Programs, Rural Life, and Specialty Crops and Labor.

The eight teams provide members the opportunity to address emerging policy issues affecting agriculture.

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