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State Energy Policy #45

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We support Michigan Farm Bureau advocating for adequate and affordable energy for residents and businesses. We recognize agriculture’s vulnerability to energy interruptions and price volatility and support immediate and long-term solutions including:

  • Agriculture having consistent, reliable, and affordable access to all forms of energy.
  • Upgrading, expanding and protecting our current electrical generating systems and grid.
  • Development, expansion, promotion and incentives for affordable access to natural gas for farms, homes, and businesses.
  • Developing a state energy policy that prioritizes agricultural enterprises, such as production, processing and storage facilities, allowing them the same power quality and timely access as other industries, regardless of utility territory.
  • A statewide study of transmission connectivity needs including, but not limited to, transmission connections between the two peninsulas.
  • MFB working with county Farm Bureaus to study electrical rate disparities across the state. The study should consider the causes and potential policy recommendations promoting affordability in all regions of the state.
  • Electric car production and usage being matched by concurrent approval for the construction and/or upgrades for reliable electric generation facilities to deliver the power needed. 
  • The creation of a charging network for electric vehicles in rural communities.

Michigan Public Service Commission and Utilities

We support:

  • Standards for utility companies to resolve power quality issues such as electrical pollution on-farm and urge all parties to maintain their equipment and utility right-of-way to decrease the possibility of neutral-to-ground electrical pollution.
  • Net-metering legislation or regulation enabling producers to sell excess power generated on farms back to utilities at an equitable rate.
  • Establishment of an agricultural rate classification for electrical service.
  • Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) allowance for seasonal inactivity (e.g., irrigation/grain drying) to eliminate the occurrence of non-use monthly charges.
  • Voluntary utilization of smart meters.
  • All permanent easements owned by utilities, not preserved for future use, being reverted or offered for sale, to the underlying owner at no more than fair market value.
  • Including agricultural representation on the MPSC.
  • MPSC being responsible for determining capacity needs and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy being responsible for only environmental permitting.

Enhancing Production & Programs

We support:

  • The continued operation and upgrades of Line 5 and similar pipelines with strict safety precautions to protect land and water resources.
  • Incentives for renewable energy efficiency and conservation that reduce energy use and costs on farms, food processing firms, and agribusinesses.
  • Incentives for renewable energy production for sale or use for private applications. Examples include cogeneration, silvicultural material, methane digestion, wind, hydro, and solar power.
  • Increasing incentives to broaden the use of biomass blended fuels.
  • Education and policy programs to promote sound energy conservation.
  • Options expanding domestic energy exploration, incentives to accelerate expansion of liquid natural gas facilities, implementation of technology to utilize domestic coal reserves, and the development of fuel cell technology.
  • Programs to increase the utilization of energy sources to minimize adverse environmental impacts.
  • Incentives for additional refineries.
  • MFB obtaining the services of an in-house grant writer to assist members with the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and other grant programs.

Farmland Protection and Land Use

We support:

  • Requiring decommissioning plans to return property to the original state as a part of the permitting process for all new energy projects, including posting an adequate performance bond, or funds before final approval.
  • Incentivizing the production and use of renewable energy on non-agricultural use areas such as brownfields, public property, especially state-owned or leased buildings with suitable land for solar, Michigan Department of Transportation rights-of-ways, state parks, state-owned forests, state-owned or leased marginal open space, marginal lands, as well as industrial, residential and agricultural buildings, to reduce easements across farms for renewable energy projects and to protect prime farmland. 
  • Solar developers disclosing chemical and electronic components of solar panels and equipment to the landowner prior to offering any lease or approval. 
  • Commercial solar operations notifying landowners and disclosing chemicals used for weed and pest control on leased acres.
  • Requiring public lands to share in the advancement of renewable energy goals created for the public interest. Since state and federal governments own over 20% of land in Michigan, public lands have the opportunity and responsibility to lead by example and host at least 20% of renewable energy development.
  • All wind generator towers being assessed using multiplier tables established by the MPSC through the process of public hearings and sworn testimony.

We oppose: 

  • Utility companies inflating land rental rates on their property to well above fair market value of contiguous property.
  • Attempts to restrict or ban the use or production of natural gas, LP gas propane or any fossil fuel.
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Renewable and Biomass Products #44

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Ethanol fuels and biodiesel are excellent sources of renewable energy, contributing to a cleaner and safer environment through major reductions in vehicle exhaust emissions.

We applaud the increased interest in ethanol and biodiesel and the positive impact to grain farmers. At the same time, we caution the entire agriculture industry to understand the economic impact to livestock production. We urge balanced economic decision making as we expand alternative energy options. A level playing field is important for all segments of agriculture to prosper.

We support:

  • Requirements for the use of biomass fuels and fuel additives in areas that exceed the 1990 federal Clean Air Act standards.
  • Continued production of biomass products such as ethanol and other bio-based fuels and products.
  • Year-round statewide availability of E-15.
  • Efforts to encourage biomass fuel production facilities in areas of available feedstock production and co-product utilization.
  • Funding and support for new, existing, and expanding facilities for the generation of sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, and biodiesel from agriculture and forestry products.
  • Research and development being encouraged through tax and cost-share incentives to find ways to reduce the cost of production of biomass products, expand feedstocks, co-product utilization (including those from food processors), and expand the application of technologies such as anaerobic digestion, fermentation, distillation, burning of organic materials (pyrolysis) and hydrogasification.
  • Research on the use of 100 percent biomass fuels for some vehicles, as well as blending biomass fuels with petroleum-based fuels.
  • The state of Michigan including biomass fueled vehicles in its motor pool fleet. We strongly urge all state-owned diesel and E-85 vehicles be fueled with their respective fuel source when possible.
  • Expanding the biomass fuel distribution infrastructure, including blending capability at the retail level.
  • Encouraging manufacturers to expand offerings of renewable fueled vehicles.
  • Research, development and use of renewable energy sources for on-farm production applications.
  • Establishing economic incentives and streamlining the permitting and licensing process to encourage biomass fuel production.
  • Broadening the use and distribution of biomass fuel with incentives consistent with other renewable energy sources targeted to producers, blenders, distributors and end-users.
  • Requiring new biomass fuels or renewable energy commercial production facilities utilizing public funding, tax deferments or grants to offer an investment opportunity to Michigan citizens to keep gains realized in rural America.
  • Encouraging schools and municipal governmental units to use bio-based products.
  • Educating consumers about the benefits of biomass fuels and renewable sources for heating.
  • Utilizing the latest science-based information to promote biomass/renewable products.
  • Research and demonstration programs using ethanol for fuel cell engine development.
  • Research and demonstration programs to expand the use of ethanol, biodiesel, and farm generated methane.
  • Increasing engine efficiency through practices such as raising octane levels by utilizing farm sourced biofuels.
  • Identifying fuel stations featuring E-85 and biodiesel with interstate highway signs.
  • The scientific measurement and rating of fuels and alternative fuels regarding carbon dioxide levels.
  • The increased utilization of forest products and other biomass material, including non-native plant species, for renewable energy production.
  • Exemptions from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy permitting process to encourage the development of renewable biomass energy production and utilization on farms. 

Anaerobic Digesters

We support changes to state law and regulation to allow:

  • Comingling of product from different farms without additional permitting requirements.
  • Utilization of yard and food waste with manure, without additional regulation. 
  • Registration of an anaerobic digester without surface water or ground water permits.
  • Changes to gas purity standards that allow for digester gas to be added to existing fuel/gas while still protecting the current infrastructure.
  • Electricity being generated from digesters to be eligible for Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN).
  • Increased usage of renewable natural gas (RNG) as a transportation fuel.
  • The use of life cycle and combustion methodologies in the analysis of RNG.
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Utility Placement #47

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New or replacement above and underground utility distribution equipment should be placed or relocated in the existing road right-of-way. When utilities are being replaced, the utility owner should remove the replaced sections upon installation of new utilities, including all poles and all lines. We urge all utility and subcontractor companies to communicate with landowners before beginning the renovation of lines or relocation of individual poles. As farm equipment increases in size, the placement of utility services becomes a concern. Adding to the potential problem, other utility lines such as telephones and cable television, are installed below the existing electric lines. Access to, or operation in, a field or orchard with farm equipment creates the potential for contact with the lines.

We support:

  • Utility companies following the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) regulations to protect both the farmer and the utility from accidents that could cause injury to an individual or service interruption.
  • Legislation or regulation creating a minimum height requirement of 17 ½ feet for all overhead lines. All new underground utilities should be installed and maintained to NESC standards. If NESC standards are not met, utility companies are responsible for liability, damages, and repairs.
  • Government enforcement of utility height and depth standards.
  • All parties (e.g. landowners, road commission, drain commission) communicating prior to utility installation, including a minimum 30-day notice to landowners for non-emergency projects that affect utility and drainage on private property or within the right-of-way.
  • The principles of Public Acts 173 and 174 of 2013, which provide clarity on the MISS DIG process for farmers by focusing efforts on risk management and providing greater incentives for compliance. We encourage farmers to enroll their property in the MISS DIG system.
  • Farmers considering cost-sharing of utility pole relocation for safety and productivity of field crops.
  • Utility companies putting additional emphasis on upgrading and placement of poles in the right-of-way to reduce long-term maintenance costs and crop damage.
  • Utility companies completing timely repair, maintenance, and expansion to prevent damage to personal and public property.
  • MISS DIG markings being removed or made of a non-metallic biodegradable material and encourage Michigan Farm Bureau to work with appropriate entities to promote this change.
  • The MPSC’s cost review for line extensions, transformer upgrades and moving charges, and comparing these costs with other utility charges for the same work.

We understand the value of utilities, including broadband communication, and support reasonable efforts to minimize damage to infrastructure. New utility equipment should not impede any existing drainage structure. We believe a utility company should promptly settle for damage to crops, soil compaction, existing sub surface drainage, irrigation, and other similar agricultural infrastructure.

We oppose loss of local control regarding solar energy projects.

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems #46

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The use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), like drones, will continue growing as costs for this technology are reduced. The proper use of this technology in agriculture can result in significant benefits, however privacy and public safety issues are becoming more prominent.

Many of the issues surrounding UAS are governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), however a number of state-level issues need to be resolved. We encourage Michigan Farm Bureau to work with the Legislature to address issues regarding UAS use. Also, we urge MFB to continue to increase their knowledge and understanding of UAS issues like:

  • Privacy and private property rights 
  • Nuisance
  • Reckless endangerment
  • Proprietary data
  • Safety
  • Insurance
  • Authority enforcement and jurisdiction consistent with FAA regulations

We support:

  • The use of UAS for commercial purposes within agriculture, forestry, and natural resources.
  • Requiring UAS operators to gain consent of landowners or farm operators, if the UAS will be surveying or gathering data about the property below navigable airspace.
  • Treating the UAS as an extension of the operator subject to trespass regulations.
  • The regulation of UAS as recreational aircraft.
  • Internet and cellular providers including support within rural networks for agricultural equipment connections.
  • Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development policies supporting the use of autonomous farm equipment.
  • Michigan State University increasing autonomous farm technology research.
  • The use of UAS operations in accordance with FAA regulations to include all waivable operations such as use of multiple drones and limited nighttime operations.

We oppose:

  • Federal, state and local agencies using UAS for regulatory enforcement, litigation and as a sole source for natural resource inventories. 
  • Use of drones for investigation without a search warrant or equivalent documents.
  • UAS surveying and gathering data without the consent of the landowner and/or operator below navigable airspace.
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Elections #60

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We believe Michigan Farm Bureau should encourage members to register to vote. We also believe MFB should continue efforts to provide education and information on elections and candidates.

Campaign reform is overdue and should be established at all levels of government and address all elements of campaigning.

We support:

  • Results projections on Election Day not be released to the public until polls are closed in the continental United States.
  • The Michigan Constitution be amended to increase the percentage of voter signatures required to initiate a recall election to 35 percent.
  • Requiring a 2/3 vote of the people for passage of the recurring ballot question to hold a Constitutional Convention.
  • Recall petitions containing proven misfeasance or malfeasance before the petition is approved.
  • Requiring state legislators to wait at least one year before becoming a registered lobbyist.
  • Elected officials not being allowed to pursue a different elected position, unless they are at the end of their current term or resign from their currently held elected position.
  • The current primary election process for statewide offices.
  • Nominating Secretary of State and Attorney General candidates on the primary election ballot instead of state party conventions.
  • Apol Standards for the purpose of redistricting.
  • Changes to the Michigan Constitution that allow for gubernatorial appointment, with advice and consent from the Senate for the Michigan State University board of trustees, Wayne State University board of governors, and University of Michigan board of regents.
  • Michigan continuing to honor the Electoral College as designated in the U.S. Constitution.
  • A simplified process to opt out of robocalls.
  • Farm Bureau members to become precinct delegates, and MFB to conduct educational training on becoming a precinct delegate.
  • The consolidation of the May and August elections into a single election in June. 

Ballot Reform

We encourage MFB members to be knowledgeable about ballot proposals.

We support the following ballot process reforms:

  • Clear and concise language be used on ballot issues.
  • Amend the State Constitution to require petitions for initiatives or referendums be signed by a percentage of individuals who voted in the gubernatorial race in the last preceding general election representing a large geographic area of the state, for example, at least ¾ of the Michigan House districts.
  • Making it unlawful to have paid circulators gathering signatures for ballot proposals or recalls.
  • Limiting influences from outside our state borders on Michigan’s ballot process.
  • Township governments being allowed to elect local offices on a nonpartisan ballot.
  • Easier ballot access for third party candidates.
  • Reviewing the ballot initiative process that special interest groups use to circumvent the legislative process and force their ideals on the public and agricultural production.

Term Limits

We support:  

  • Staggering county commissioner terms.
  • Continuing to assess the effectiveness of the new term limit structure.

Special Elections

Special elections accrue high costs for local taxpayers.

Therefore, we support:

  • Requiring that once an operating millage or bond proposal is defeated by voters, it cannot be up for another vote for at least one full year.
  • Millage and bond proposal elections taking place during the November general election.
  • School board elections being held during midterm or general elections to avoid unnecessary costs.

We oppose:

  • The concept of a part-time legislature.
  • The Promote the Vote campaign of the Electoral College system.
  • Election Day becoming a holiday.
  • Any voting by mail except by absentee ballot.
  • Electronic forms of voting without a paper trail.
  • Proposals to make the popular vote the sole determinant of presidential elections.

Election Fraud

We support:

  • Clerks maintaining an accurate voter registration list.
  • A passport, enhanced Michigan ID, or enhanced driver’s license, REAL ID or REAL Michigan driver’s license that proves citizenship for voter registration and voting.

We oppose:

  • Election and voter fraud.
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Antitrust #59

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We request the Michigan Attorney General and the Antitrust Division of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) remain vigilant in enforcing the Sherman Antitrust Act or state and federal restraint of trade legislation. Appropriate action should be taken whenever violations are discovered.

We encourage national and state reforms to prevent monopolies from forming within the agriculture supply chain, processing, and service sectors where the lack of competition is counter to the interest of the independent farmer. 

A lack of free market forces has become more evident within the agricultural sector. From meat packers to chemical suppliers, a lack of competition has created increased hardships for farmers.

We support: 

  • Limiting campaign donations to candidate and office holders from government regulated monopolies and utilities. 
  • A formal request to the Department of Justice (DOJ) by attorneys general around the United States to investigate the following sectors:
    • Meat packers, and the vertical integration of that industry.
    • The consolidation of co-ops, at all levels and in all areas.
    • The use of “loyalty agreements” by agrichemical companies to limit the use of generic crop protection chemicals.
    • The increased consolidation of retail agribusiness units.
    • The monopolistic practices of fertilizer and seed companies.
  • A formal request to the FTC by state attorneys general to investigate the consolidation of Agrium, Mosiac, CF Industries, and the creation and operation of Canpotex.
  • A formal request to the DOJ and congressional oversight committees regarding the foreign ownership and influence in American agribusiness.
  • A formal request to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the restrictions of the manufacture of the basic “tech material” needed to formulate crop protection products.

The tenants of the Sherman Antitrust Act are essential for the continued survival and competitiveness of agriculture. We implore state attorneys general and policy makers at all levels to remain vigilant for violations, utilize all enforcement tools at their disposal, and to urge the FTC to address violations quickly and decisively.

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Anhydrous Ammonia – NH3 #58

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Anhydrous ammonia (NH3) is an important and economical plant nutrient, which requires considerable care during transport and application. Four state departments have responsibility for regulations regarding the sale, transportation and application of NH3.

We support:

  • The consolidation of responsibility for regulations to improve efficiency and reduce confusion.
  • Designating the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as the primary department responsible.
  • Michigan Department of State Police maintaining jurisdiction for transportation issues.
  • An educational effort for individuals involved with the sale, transportation or application of NH3.
  • Informational and educational programs to deter theft and vandalism of NH3.
  • A cost-share program for anhydrous ammonia tank locks and GloTellTM or similar product application to discourage theft of NH3.
  • Stronger enforcement of laws and penalties for people engaged in the theft of NH3.
  • Classification of NH3 as a non-flammable gas.
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Law Enforcement #63

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As an agricultural community, we stand behind, support and respect law enforcement officers.

We support:

  • Law enforcement agencies being maintained and funded at levels to provide adequate training and service.
  • Effective use of current police powers, but oppose further expansion to preserve individual rights.
  • Upholding state and federal law in courts and not applying foreign law to domestic activities that could impair constitutional rights.
  • Funding of rural and urban patrols to curb drug and vandalism issues.
  • Law enforcement agencies to develop youth liaison programs.
  • Juvenile justice reform, including youth prisons, for violent and dangerous juveniles.
  • Capital punishment.
  • Producers and county Farm Bureaus meeting with local law enforcement and elected officials to discuss the importance of balancing agriculture’s concerns with the use of fireworks.
  • Legislation defining and creating fireworks-free agriculture and livestock safety zones.
  • Additional tools to aid in the identification and prosecution of individuals involved in the theft of copper wire and other recyclable materials from farms.

We oppose:

  • Further restrictions on firearm rights and fully support Second Amendment rights.
  • The use of state and national funding for public nuisance issues, such as seat belt enforcement zones.

Trespass

We encourage legislation to strengthen private property rights on all land to protect farmers and landowners against trespassers and vandals. Due to the increased pressure on landowners from trespassers on private property, we encourage implementation of the following:

  • The ability to prosecute trespassers regardless of whether “No Trespassing” signs were posted.
  • Rigorous enforcement of Michigan's recreational trespass law.
  • Property owners should not be held liable for any accidents, injuries, or damage to personnel, equipment, and/or property, by trespassers.
  • Increased fines and penalties for trespassing.
  • Amendments to Michigan statutes imposing civil liability for recreational and non-recreational trespass, that set a jurisdictional limit of $3,000 or five times the actual damages, whichever is higher, and include incurred attorney fees and court costs, payable to the landowner and or lessee.
  • Increased fines for trespass and damages for losses incurred on land enrolled in PA 116 or other land preservation programs, the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program, or land participating in a food safety or security program.
  • Confiscation of unmanned aircraft, vehicle or off-road vehicle for repeat trespassers.
  • Use of photography for the immediate arrest of a trespasser.
  • Revocation of hunting, fishing and trapping privileges and loss of vehicles used in the violation.

Impaired Driving

Driving is a privilege, not a right. For offenses which result in death or serious injury, penalties for the illegal use of handheld electronic mobile devices should be similar to those for drunk driving.

We support the development of a blood/breath test for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) so that impaired drivers can be identified and prosecuted.

We support establishing a limit for THC for impaired driving.

We support changes to legislation that would require convicted offenders to serve consecutive, rather than concurrent, sentences for the following offenses causing death or serious injury while operating a motor vehicle:

  • Operating with any bodily presence of drugs/alcohol that cause impairment.
  • Operating while license suspended, revoked, or denied.
  • Operating while illegally using handheld electronic mobile device.

We also support legislation establishing stricter guidelines for habitual offenders that would lower the bar for deeming a person a habitual offender. These sentences should be served consecutive to any felony convictions. 

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Health #62

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Michigan Farm Bureau members have a real concern for their family’s good health.

We support:

  • Requiring hospitals to report infection statistics.
  • Legislation limiting malpractice liability awards, including capping malpractice settlements and strengthening licensing disciplinary action.
  • Integrating delivery systems like community health, mental health and substance abuse programs, that serve the same set of counties.
  • Increased suicide prevention and mental health awareness campaigns with funding and training for medical and emergency service providers. 
  • Assertive community treatment programs, like Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, to serve, help, prevent, diagnose and treat those in need.
  • A private and affordable health care plan that allows for additional benefits at the consumer’s option.
  • Methods to reduce prescription drug costs that will best benefit all individuals.
  • Health education to encourage consumers of health care to question physicians, hospital staff and administration about procedures and costs regarding their own health care.
  • Itemized billing.
  • Increased transparency for costs of all services.
  • Insurance incentives for a healthy lifestyle.
  • Health insurance premiums being 100 percent tax deductible for all policy purchasers immediately.
  • Health Savings Accounts and Medical Savings Accounts.
  • Medicare and Medicaid payments that cover expenses in full to hospitals. Rural hospitals should not be discriminated against by using a lower cost of living scale.
  • An individual’s right to select treatment options which should be respected, and we encourage the use of living wills and/or Durable Power of Attorney for health care.
  • Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, midwives, and certified holistic healthcare providers being able to receive reimbursement for their services from insurance companies, Medicaid and Medicare.
  • Organ and blood donations.
  • Programs that encourage medical professionals to locate in rural areas, including the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services programs supporting placement of foreign-born doctors in rural areas.
  • The development of a method to return unused prescription drugs to a licensed pharmacist for disposal.
  • Employers being exempted from mandatorily providing health care coverage to any employee who falls under the Migrant and Seasonal Workers Protection Act.
  • The expansion of home and community-based long-term care.
  • Local healthcare facilities be allowed to decide if they should remain open during both normal and emergency circumstances.
  • All healthcare be considered essential in the event of a crisis or pandemic.

We oppose:

  • State or federal programs requiring employers to provide health insurance for employees and their dependents.
  • Taxes on an agricultural commodity to fund a health care program. 
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