Issue Position: Protecting our Agricultural Heritage

Issue Position

Our farming heritage is to be treasured. I have many fond memories of time spent at my grandparents' dairy farm as a child. Sadly, many children and adults do not have much exposure to agriculture and are becoming removed from the importance of farming to our region and state. Support of our 4-H and FFA chapters is absolutely essential.

I will work to protect our family farms in the region while seeking partnerships that allow for export opportunities and the development of a thriving agricultural processing industry in Michigan. I support right-to-farm, MAEAP, and the efforts of our soil conservation districts. I also support initiatives to promote urban agriculture and exposure of our students to farming.

As your state representative, my approach to all policy involving agriculture will be consistent -- I will seek first and foremost the input of our farmers.

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