Former President Donald Trump arrived in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention on Monday and announced his choice as running mate for the November General Election- Freshman Senator JD Vance of Ohio. The Oklahoma Farm Report reached out to the Ohio Farm Bureau who have offered a statement from their President on the junior Senator of their state.
Please attribute the following statement to Bill Patterson, President of Ohio Farm Bureau.
“From Day 1 as a Senator, Mr. Vance has been very attentive to Ohio Farm Bureau members, making himself accessible to them to discuss their concerns when it comes to issues that could have an impact on agriculture in Ohio or across the country. As a designated Friend of Agriculture by Ohio Farm Bureau members, Senator Vance grasps the issues facing our members and rural Ohioans and has made it clear, through his actions, that he is listening and that he cares. Above all, his views on agriculture policy align with that of our membership and when faced with an issue critical for farmers of all types, Mr. Vance has ensured our organization and our members have a seat at the table and has helped us deliver our message.”
Meanwhile Agri-Pulse has some of their team members in Milwaukee and have reached out to two key players in Congress- House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson and Senate Ag Committee ranking member John Boozman.
House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson of Pennsylvania told Agri-Pulse on X ““Great pick… He understands rural America.”
Ranking Member Senator Boozman says he looks forward to talking to the Vice Presidential candidate- “I will sit down in the very near future and talk to him [JD Vance] specifically about some of the ag policy we’re trying to get done… I think he’s a great addition to President Trump’s ag team.”
The President Elect of the National Pork Producers is an Ohio hog farmer. Duane Stateler says he is excited about the Vance selection- “When he [JD Vance] came in and started his political career he didn’t know much about agriculture… I was one that had the privilege to introduce him to our side.”
