She added certain incentives such as free or reduced college tuition could be offered if kids returned to the family farm after graduation. Several area residents said although they do not follow politics, they would like to see their representatives work to bring better-paying jobs to the area and relieve some of the burdens on farmers. He said while he is no longer working, higher-paying jobs would be a big help to many local families. Crouch said he was working to make that possible, specifically for farmers. O'Dea said more than the state's membership in the compact is needed to help revitalize the region.
Farmers are the backbone of our state and our nation.
We need to make sure our family farms are intact. Crouch and O'Dea will debate on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at Norwich High School, on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Sidney Civic Center and on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at Delaware Academy in Delhi. The candidates will also be making presentations at the Norwich Business and Professional Women's dinner on Wednesday at the Silo City Club in the Howard Johnson's in Norwich. The Daily Star. All rights reserved.