Politicians supported
2
distinct FEC recipients
pac · MN
MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Active on two fronts: $12K in campaign contributions and $140K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $152K
- Total influence
- $12K
- Contributions
- $140K
- Lobbying
The verdict
MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION ranks in the top 50% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 50%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $12K
- campaign contributions
- $140K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
4
distinct policy categories
How MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $140K.
Lobbying share of total influence 92.4%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION's influence footprint shows
MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION, headquartered in MN, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $12K in PAC contributions alongside $140K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION's PAC contributions reached 2 federal politicians, led by Amy Klobuchar at $8K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 4 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Agriculture, Environment/Superfund, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Klobuchar | DFL | $8K |
| Glenn Mr. Thompson | R | $4K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $60K |
| 2023 | $80K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION have?
MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION has a combined political influence footprint of $152K, made up of $12K in campaign contributions and $140K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION support?
MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION contributed $12K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION supported 2 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Amy Klobuchar ($8K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION lobby on?
MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION spent $140K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Agriculture, Environment/Superfund, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about MINNESOTA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
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Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Contribution, lobbying, and contract totals are aggregated directly from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending bulk data, no figure is hand-entered. Disclosed contributions, lobbying, and contracts are lawful, regulated activities, appearing on this page is not an allegation of wrongdoing. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, our disclaimer, or report a data error. Data current as of 2023-2024.