I just heard of a state Farm Bureau that was gathering signatures for a petition drive. Cream puff, kid stuff for Farm Bureau in the old days. But this volunteer effort faltered and the state hired professional solicitors. Farmers tell agriculture's story best Over the years, Farm Bureaus in the counties, states and here at the American Farm Bureau Federation have hired extremely competent employees. But as they get better and better, I fear we expect them to do more and more of what we leaders should be doing ourselves.
Farmers speak best for farmers.
Wetlands regulations affect you and me. Bad tax policies affect you and me. Trade protectionism affects you and me. We are best qualified to tell the farmer's story, our story. So let's do it.