Volunteers for Agriculture® Announce Legislative Endorsements
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he Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s political action arm, the Volunteers for Agriculture® Committee, has announced its endorsements of candidates in key State Assembly and Senate races for the Nov. 3 general election. “The farmers who make up the VFA Committee take their role very seriously," said WFBF Senior Director of Governmental Relations Debi Towns. "They recognize that these candidates are supportive of issues that are important to the farm families that make up Wisconsin’s agricultural
community.” Since 1990, the VFA has helped elect candidates who work for agriculture in Madison. The VFA Committee is comprised of 18 farmers from across the state. It was formed to give farmers a more direct role in electing leaders who best represent agriculture’s interests. The committee builds strong relationships with legislators of both parties to help achieve legislative priorities. For more information about the VFA, visit wfbf.com/ policy/vfa.
Goals
How VFA Helps
• Promote the economic and social well-being of farmers, rural families and agricultural interests.
• Contributes directly to the candidate’s campaign committee.
• Head off burdensome legislation and regulations.
• Advocate for farmers’ and agriculturists’ interests amid a changing social, economic and political climate.
• Purchases advertising in support of candidates.
• Motivates our members to vote for endorsed candidates.
“As a committee of farmers and agriculturists, the VFA truly looks out for the best interest of Wisconsin farmers. This group identifies the candidate who will be the best advocate for our members at the Capitol. With less than two percent of the U.S. population still farming, this has never been more critical.” – Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Joe Bragger
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