The budgeting process for the MI GreenStone PAC has been completed with the conclusion of the 2025 MI GreenStone PAC contribution campaign. Elected government officials were identified on a bipartisan basis by the board of directors to be recipients of MI GreenStone PAC funds with input from Kelley Cawthorne, GreenStone’s lobbying consultant in Michigan.
Meetings and delivery of the funds has started and the steady communication updates on our rural communities and agricultural industry continue. The beneficiaries are made aware the funds came from farmer cooperative members who appreciate the work being done to address challenges and create further opportunities for Michigan agriculture.
In Wisconsin, since the conclusion of the 2025 WI Farm Credit PAC contribution campaign, a disbursement has been made through The Welch Group, the lobbying consultant in Wisconsin. Further opportunities to connect legislators to GreenStone members and staff are being identified. Then when legislators can accept contributions to their campaigns the WI Farm Credit PAC will make disbursements.
The national Farm Credit PAC also continues to disburse funds within GreenStone’s territory. Meetings with members of Congress, farmer members and directors, and GreenStone staff have been mutually beneficial as the Farm Credit story is shared and the happenings and impacts of DC activities are relayed. These introductions and the financial support have resulted in meaningful connections that provide follow-up efforts to educate and advocate for policy with members of Congress and their staff.
In this season, follow-up legislative meetings are taking place to focus on Farm Credit’s priorities for the Farm Bill. The urgency of getting a Farm Bill done is communicated alongside Farm Credit efforts to build on our mission to support rural communities and agriculture.
This work is not possible without your support! Members of the legislature at all levels commended you for your work and participation in the legislative process as it establishes a positive engagement. PACs are just one part of the process for ensuring elected officials recognize agriculture as an essential component to a thriving economy and food system. Stay engaged as champions of our rural communities and agriculture through our PACs drives and branch legislative visits. We all must continue to work closely to raise awareness and gather support for the future of rural communities and agriculture in Michigan and Wisconsin!
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