The release of the scorecard is timely as Indiana’s primary election day is Tuesday, May 3.
“It’s incredibly important for farmers to support a candidate who shares our beliefs on major ag issues,” said Mike Nichols, a farmer from Spencer County and president of the Indiana Corn Growers Association in a release. “We hope farmers do their homework on where all candidates stand on the ag issues important to them.”
Neither the ICGA or ISA have endorsed a candidate, but members are asking farmers to connect with the candidates and make them think about agriculture.
“If the candidates come to your area, engage them about agriculture,” said Jeanette Merritt, chair of the ISA’s Membership and Policy Committee in a release. “Ask a question at a town hall. It’s our job to keep agriculture on these candidates’ minds.”
After looking at the scorecard, are you surprised by the results?