w America’s unparalleled progress is based on freedom and dignity of the
individual, sustained by basic moral and religious concepts.
FARM
BUREAU
BELIEFS
w Economic progress, cultural advancement, ethical and religious principles
flourish best where people are free, responsible individuals.
w Individual freedom and opportunity must not be sacrificed in a quest for
guaranteed “security.”
w We believe in government by legislative and constitutional law, impartially
administered, without special privilege.
w We believe in the representative form of government...a republic...as provided
in our Constitution, in limitations on government power, in maintenance of equal
opportunity in the right of each individual to freedom of worship and in freedom
of speech, press and peaceful assembly.
w Individuals have a moral responsibility to help preserve freedom for future
generations by participating in public affairs and by helping to elect candidates
who share their fundamental beliefs and principles.
w People have the right and the responsibility to speak for themselves
individually or through organizations of their choice without coercion or
government intervention.
w Property rights are among the human rights essential to the preservation of
individual freedom.
w We believe in the right of every person to choose an occupation; to be
rewarded according to his/ her contributions to society; to save, invest or spend;
and to convey his/her property to heirs. Each person has the responsibility to
meet financial obligations incurred.
w We believe that legislation and regulations favorable to all sectors of
agriculture should be aggressively developed in cooperation with allied groups
possessing common goals. We support the right of private organizations to
require membership as a prerequisite for member services.
Minnesota Farm Bureau
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P.O. Box 64370
St. Paul, MN 55164
651-768-2100
Fax: 651-768-2159
info@ mn.org • mn.org
“We are Farm Bureau members
because it is a grassroots organization –
it listens to its members. While we are
busy on our farm, Farm Bureau is
working for us.”
– Dave and Julie Marquardt,
Wright County
Minnesota Farm Bureau ®
2013
ANNUAL
REVIEW