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Public Affairs - The Public Affairs Division is responsible for establishing a systematic process for development and distribution of background information on current and emerging issues to ensure that qualified delegates to WFBFs state annual meeting are making informed policy decisions. Topics include agricultural ecology, commodity marketing, local affairs and land use activities. The public affairs division is the key resource in guiding the membership in developing policy. When policy decisions are adopted by the members, the policy provides direction for staff when interacting with the local, state and national organizations during the year. Policy development begins with the appointment by the 61 County Farm Bureaus of a Policy Development Committee. It includes representatives from Young Farmers, County Committees, special committees, and individual members. The Policy Development Committee has the responsibility to study, discuss and develop Farm Bureau policy recommendations on local, state, and national issues. Local, state and national policy continued on Sch O