I recently had the opportunity to attend the Ogle County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting and spend time with the people who keep our agricultural economy strong.
We had a productive conversation about the challenges facing agriculture today, including rising energy costs, burdensome regulations, and concerns surrounding wind and solar projects and the protection of landowner rights. We also discussed the importance of the Family Farm Preservation Act and what it means for protecting family-owned farms for future generations.
Hearing directly from farmers and local leaders is one of the most important parts of my job. These conversations help ensure that the concerns of our agriculture community are front and center as policies are debated in Springfield.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend and share their perspective. Input like this plays an important role in shaping the work we do to support and strengthen agriculture in Illinois.
