Legislative Outreach: We continue to build strong relationships to support rural communities and agriculture
Throughout the year, actions taken through the Political Action Committees (PACs) have enabled your GreenStone team, board of directors, and fellow members to engage in dialogue with legislative leaders who are eager to support the agriculture industry. Central to each meeting is providing education on the structure and value of GreenStone and the Farm Credit System and discussing our rural communities and agriculture.
In Michigan, over 20 individual meetings have occurred with Senators and Representatives to introduce GreenStone to the new leaders in the legislative branch. Through the summer recess, advocacy has specifically continued on the biodigestor licensing and operation issues, and unneccessary regulation in general. In addition, ahead of the gubenatorial election next year GreenStone has participated with the Ag Leaders of Michigan group to meet and have introductory meetings with all announced candidates for governor. GreenStone is a trusted resource in the constantly evolving political landscape, and your financial support provided through the MI GreenStone PAC is what makes that possible!
In Wisconsin, several WI Farm Credit PAC disbursements have been made and numerous legislative items are being tracked and discussed, including land ownership, food labeling, and fertilizer requirements.
Federally, over 30 meetings have taken place with U.S. Senators and Representatives to communicate the importance of the Farm Credit System. The focus has been and is on the importance of the Farm Credit System Farm Bill priorities: increasing FSA direct and guaranteed loan limits, increasing financing available to rural community facilities, increasing Farm Credit’s rural home lending population limit, and ensuring the Farm Credit Administration is the primary regulator of Farm Credit System institutions. Our Michigan and Wisconsin delegation has been responsive to our requests for bill co-sponsorship and there continues to be efforts to answer questions and move our priorities forward for our customers and business.
GreenStone is a trusted resource in the constantly evolving political landscape, and your financial support provided through our PACs is what makes that possible! As stewards of the Farm Credit System and partners in the agriculture industry, the highest importance is placed on communicating the importance of our members to Michigan and Wisconsin, our country, and the world. Thank you for your involvement!
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