MFBF Advisory Committees

APR Committee

The APR Committee addresses issues of concern related to the Commonwealths Agricultural Preservation restriction Program. The committee meets on a regular basis and discusses the short and long term viability of the program including but not limited to: funding, administrative, regulatory and legislative issues For information on MFBF's APR Committee please contact Nate L'Etoile at For more information on the APR program please visit the Department of Agriculture's website at: http://www.mass.gov/agr/landuse/APR/index.htm.

Dairy Advisory Committee

The Dairy Advisory Committee is comprised two County Farm Bureau members from each county. The committee involves themselves in policy development, by providing recommendations to solve the issues facing their industry, and to promote their commodity group. Contact Carl DeMatteo at for more information.

Equine Advisory Committee

The Equine Advisory Committee is comprised of two County Farm Bureau members from each county. The committee involves themselves in policy development, by providing recommendations to solve the issues facing their industry, and to promote their commodity group. Contact John Conners at for more information.

Legislative Committee

The Legislavtive Committee is Farm Bureau Members appointed by all the commodity groups in Massachusetts. Staff and Legislative Committee members provide testimony at legislative hearings and coordinate a lobbying strategy involving all commodity organizations. Contact Carl DeMatteo at for more information.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is comprised of two County Farm Bureau members from each county. Each county is to appoint a County Membership Chairperson and one designee. The committee makes recommendations on state membership goals, campaign, and incentive programs. Contact John Conners at for more information

Resolution Committee

The Resolution Committee is comprised of two County Farm Bureau members from each county. Each County is to appoint a County Resolution Chairperson and one designee. The committee meets at least one time per year, following the County Annual Meetings, to review and make recommendations on the resolutions for the MFBF Delegate body. Contact Carl DeMatteo at for more information.

Women's Committee

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Our Mission is to help Massachusetts Farm Bureau promote a positive image of agriculture through education. For more information or to find out how to become part of MFBF's Women's Committee contact Joyce Ripley Women's Chair at

Young Farmers' Committee

The Young Farmers' Committee is comprised of two County Farm Bureau members from each county. The committee meets four times a year to organize both MFBF and AFBF activities and events. Contact Nate L'Etoile at for more information.