Indiana Farm Bureau Prioritizes Tax Relief, Rural Issues for Legislative Session

Jan 08, 2026

By Aubrey Wright

The Indiana Farm Bureau is back at the Statehouse to advocate for the agriculture industry.

Bureau leaders and members met Wednesday to plan for the 2026 legislative session. Lawmakers will meet as the agriculture industry deals with rising costs, debt and bankruptcies.

The Farm Bureau said last fall it is working to strengthen rural communities and preserve productive farmland. Property tax relief is another top priority.

Last year, Indiana overhauled property taxes and local government funding under Senate Enrolled Act 1. As farmers seek more tax relief, Purdue University emeritus professor Larry DeBoer says lawmakers will probably be open to changes.

“Almost inevitably, there will be tweaks,” DeBoer said.

DeBoer said Hoosiers with cheaper rural homes will probably not see as many benefits from SEA 1 as those with pricier homes.

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