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Representing the agriculture industry in 12 states throughout the Midwest
We are a coalition of the willing, focused on a strong Farm Bill for the Midwest.
We speak with a unified voice for the region, representing a broader perspective than individual commodity or interest groups.
States represented in the Midwest Council are:
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Michigan
Missouri
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Former Rep. Collin Peterson
The former House Ag Committee chair with 15 terms representing Minnesota’s District 7 in the U.S. House of Representatives, Peterson has crucial insight to how Congress operates, with key contacts still in seats of power.
Let’s meet on common ground.
Midwest farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commodity groups and lenders are stronger together. Join our coalition of main street businesses, farmers and bankers who are committed to finding the common ground necessary to strengthen all of us involved in Midwest agriculture.
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“This coalition of farmers, ranchers and agribusiness is bigger than just one industry or commodity, it's about the agriculture economy as a whole, throughout the Midwest.”