Your MI GreenStone PAC and WI Farm Credit PAC had a successful 2025. Disbursements were completed with meetings and checks being delivered to both Senate, House of Representatives, and Assembly legislators! The meetings were productive as connections were made and conversations revolved around how farmer-members and the GreenStone cooperative are doing.
At the Federal level, the legislative activities have been ever changing with regards to the Farm Bill as the priorities and attention of Congress change. The Farm Credit System, through individual associations and the Farm Credit Council, continues to remain dedicated to advocating for the Farm Bill reauthorization.
In November, the Farm Credit System came together to host a Farm Credit Marketplace with customer products. The event is very popular with staff and members of Congress and allows for conversations about the farm and rural economy while agricultural products are put in their hands. For GreenStone, we placed dried cherries and cheese curds in attendee hands and talked about food processing requirements and Farm Bill implications. This brings business and personal connections that will continue to be built upon.
Change can take time, and GreenStone remains focused on building relationships and strengthening the recognition of our members, communities, and industry. Thank you for your commitment as none of this would be possible without your engagement to raise legislative awareness of rural communities, agriculture, GreenStone, and the Farm Credit System.
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