Article: Showing Up Matters the Most

In this article, Gil Crosby reflects on his experiences navigating state and federal policymaking and underscores why farmer advocacy is essential to ensuring agriculture’s voice is heard. Drawing on his time in Olympia and Washington, D.C., he explains how sharing real-world farm experiences helps lawmakers better understand rural communities and the impact of policy decisions. Crosby urges farmers and rural leaders to stay engaged, warning that agriculture cannot afford to sit on the sidelines. Read the full article in Wheat Life to learn why showing up truly matters.