On the farm, we make decisions every day that shape our families’ futures — what to plant, when to invest in equipment and how to make the most of the natural resources entrusted to us.
We weigh those decisions carefully because we know what is at stake. But decisions made well outside our fencerows — from Washington, D.C., to our state capitals — have a real impact on our businesses and communities, as well. Voting gives us a say in who makes those decisions.
Some of the most competitive races in the nation are in farm country, so rural voters will have a major influence on the outcome of the midterm election. I farm and I vote because I want agriculture’s voice to be heard. I hope you will join me.
iFarmiVote Makes It Easy To Vote
Harvest makes for a busy fall. Between bringing in crops, caring for livestock and keeping equipment running, there is plenty competing for our attention. But making a plan to vote deserves a place on our to-do lists.
Farm Bureau’s iFarmiVote resources — at fb.org/advocacy/ifarmivote — can help you check your voter registration, find your polling location, learn about absentee voting and get to know the candidates.
Take a few minutes now to decide how y...