8 سال از دیدار تاریخی در کنگره ذرت می‌گذرد؛ صدای کشاورزان هر روز پررنگ‌تر می‌شود

KeshavarzPlus Newsroom:
Jon Doggett, one of the prominent leaders in the U.S. corn farming industry and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), wrote the following on his personal page following the election of Kenneth Hartman Jr. as president of the NCGA:

“Eight years ago, on July 21, 2017, Kenneth Hartman Jr. and one of the leading figures in the agricultural industry were in Washington, D.C. to attend the NCGA’s annual Corn Congress. At that time, these two agricultural leaders had the opportunity to hold important meetings in the halls of Congress, including a session with Mike Bost, the representative of Illinois’s 12th congressional district.

Today, Kenneth Hartman Jr. has been elected president of the National Corn Growers Association, while the CEO of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) has also taken on a significant role in the industry.

Hartman, who is now more active than ever in the halls of Congress, once again emphasizes the importance of participation by all farmers and agricultural stakeholders:

“You don’t have to be a registered lobbyist or part of an organization to make your voice heard. You have a voice—use it. That is what advocacy means.”

Jon Doggett’s message makes it clear that all farmers, despite their differences, share common experiences and each has a unique story to tell. As he notes, if farmers don’t share their own stories, someone else will speak for them.

This message serves as an inspiration for farmers to become more engaged, to use their voices, and to share their stories and concerns with policymakers and the public.

According to experts at the FarmerPlus Newsroom, corn farmers in the U.S. are driving economic growth and building stronger communities. A recent study from the National Corn Growers Association titled “Corn’s Economic Contribution in 2024” highlights the extensive and vital impact of corn production on the economy—effects that are critical for rural communities and the entire nation.

In 2024, corn agriculture in the U.S.:

• Was connected to 506 different industry sectors across all 50 states

• Generated a total economic output of $123 billion

• Contributed approximately $50 billion to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

• Supported more than 440,000 jobs

• Provided $29 billion in wages