I am honored to begin serving alongside you all as the new president of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). For almost a century, AFBF has been the leading voice of agriculture, standing up for farmers and ranchers across our great country. But the real strength of Farm Bureau is our active grassroots membership.

Like you, I learned a long time ago that I’d have to step outside my fence rows if I wanted to have a say in the matters affecting my farm. You are the backbone of the organization, and together we can address the toughest issues facing U.S. agriculture ...