Your MI GreenStone PAC and WI Farm Credit PAC had a successful 2023. Disbursements were completed with meetings and checks being delivered to both Senate, House of Representatives, and Assembly legislators! The meetings were productive as connections were made and the cooperative structure of our borrower-owned lending association was communicated.
At the Federal level, the legislative activities have been very dynamic from agricultural labor, to FSA loan program limits, to the Farm Bill. The Farm Credit System, through individual associations and the Farm Credit Council, has been able to provide prospective as called upon. None of this would be possible without your engagement and commitment to raise legislative awareness of rural communities, agriculture, GreenStone, and the Farm Credit System.
GreenStone was also privileged to host a retirement celebration for Senator Debbie Stabenow who is retiring at the end of her current term in 2024. The Farm Credit PAC contributions over the years allowed us to financially support her as she worked tirelessly for the agriculture industry. The celebration was time for GreenStone to say thank you and join with other agricultural organizations to recognize her lifetime of service. In her honor the organizations made contributions to Michigan 4-H and Michigan FFA that she has long been an advocate of for as they help train the next generation that with join the agriculture industry.
GreenStone President and CEO Travis Jones provides remarks at Senator Stabenow's recognition event
GreenStone looks forward to continuing to build relationships and strengthen the recognition of our members, communities, and industry. The overall value and role of rural communities and the agriculture industry to our economies, and Farm Credit’s vital role in that, will continue to be the focus. Your continued support is commended and we look forward to involving members in delivering these messages!
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The MI GreenStone PAC and WI Farm Credit PAC Drivers are going on now! Be involved in supporting the future of rural communities and agriculture. Send your voluntary Patronage pledge before January 31 to direct dollars from your Patronage check to the PAC. Join hundreds of your fellow members in strengthening the recognition of agriculture as a key component to a thriving economy.
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