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Be a Voice for Soy
The world is constantly transforming. The awareness of challenges and potential concerns, such as the impact of regulations on farms, is something we foresee dealing with for many years. To better prepare for the future and these uncertainties, we need you. Farmers are the vital link we need in legislative discussions. Sharing your experiences and speaking your concerns to elected officials helps ensure farmers remain a top priority when developing policy.
Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) works continuously to build and strengthen relationships with legislators to ensure Illinois farmers’ best interests are always top of mind when relevant legislation is introduced. Gaining knowledge and fostering awareness for continuous improvement, and providing transparency into the decision-making process, will help us stay at the forefront for those engaged in agriculture.
Stand for soy. Stand for farmers. Stand with us. Engaging with the Government Relations team through advocacy efforts is vital for every soybean farmer’s success in strengthening the voice for soy. Farmers provide firsthand insights into their challenges and can speak to the realities on the ground. Farmers have been fulfilling worldwide needs and will continue to do so with increasing demands.
So, as one voice let’s work together to play a pivotal role within our communities. Help us ensure that policies align with your needs. We need farmers' involvement to ensure that laws and regulations reflect the dynamic nature of the soybean industry. By expressing your voices to and with us, you will shape the framework of policy.
Illinois is a unique state with a wide variety of production practices, so we need everyone’s voice to shape future policies. It’s up to all of us to bring about positive change for farmers, and the Government Relations team works daily to achieve the goals set forth by farmers. Share your concerns and allow us to support you. Regularly assess your situation, and if programs or policies seem unmatched to your practices, don’t hesitate to voice your opinion.
The Government Relations team recognizes the great impact of both state and federal government on agriculture. We want to tackle your concerns by co-creating positive, farmer-focused solutions. Additionally, we want to ensure the sustainability and growth of the Illinois soybean industry. Most importantly, we want to protect our farmers from harmful policies that arise. ISG will continue to do outreach, education and lobbying for farmers. Together, we can shape adaptive and resilient policies and foster a better environment for Illinois family farms.
When you become a member of ISG, you have the power to directly influence positive legislation and motivate leaders to add new policies that ensure your freedom to farm. The Illinois Soybean Growers Political Action Committee (ISGPAC) is a key part of ISG’s efforts to advance causes important to you and Illinois soybean farmers. ISGPAC is your opportunity to ensure that Illinois soybean farmers’ voices across the state are heard. Your support enables ISG to share your voice with politicians and interest groups that seek to shift the future of farm policy and its impact on your business. Join us in advocating for American agriculture. Visit www.ilsoygrowers.com to join and learn more!
