The agricultural legislative environment has been very active this Spring and moving into the summer months. In Washinton, D.C., Congress is actively moving through the Farm Bill process, and the many Farm Credit priorities were discussed and included! These accomplishments have been aided by the foresight to build relationships and provide financial support through our PACs.

The successful MI GreenStone PAC Patronage campaign was followed by deliberation on the recommendations for MI GreenStone PAC disbursements by the Board of Directors with input from Kelley Cawthorne, our lobbying and government relations partner, and the legislative outreach team at GreenStone. Over 40 individuals were identified to be recipients of funds based on their agriculture background, commitment to strengthening Michigan’s agriculture economy and rural communities, and leadership in the Michigan legislature.

In Wisconsin, the WI Farm Credit associations collaborated and decided what legislators to support with funds from the WI Farm Credit PAC. Focus has been placed on 10 legislators who have led policy efforts that are priorities for the WI Farm Credit legislative committee and understand the needs of our Wisconsin rural communities.

The Farm Credit PAC has also been delivering contributions to federally elected legislators both state-side and in Washington, D.C. The Federal delegation in both Michigan and Wisconsin continues to be thankful for the outreach and support. This outreach has helped strengthen relationships and elevate recognition of GreenStone, as well as the needs of Michigan and Wisconsin agriculture.

Your support makes this work possible! Thank you for your commitment to strengthening agriculture and rural communities across Michigan and Wisconsin.

 

To view the article in the online 2026 Summer Partners Magazine, click here.