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Harrison Co. Corn Growers Host Branstad
Iowa Ag Connection - 06/27/2016

The Harrison County Corn Growers Association hosted Iowa Governor Terry Branstad on the farm of Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Director Curt Mether for a discussion on policy issues affecting corn farmers. This visit was part of the Governor's 99 Iowa County Tour where he met with 11 farmers. The group chatted about the need for Iowa to pass legislation to set consistent funding for our state's water quality efforts, support for Section 179 coupling in 2017 and the signing of the biochemical tax credit.

"We appreciate the Governor taking the time to hear our views on a number of policy issues," said Mether, a farmer from Logan. "We appreciate the legislators and his work on water quality funding legislation even though no additional funding was passed. The Iowa Corn Growers Association remains committed to seeking significant, long-term funding for improving water quality in the state of Iowa. We are hopeful the state legislature can come to a consensus this coming session."

Local and county corn grower groups such as the one in Harrison County make up the backbone of ICGA's membership organization. Grassroots members guide policy, help establish legislative priorities and build relationships with elected officials in helping to advance the Iowa Corn Growers Association's key policy objectives.

The next step in the policy development process is the ongoing ICGA membership survey and roundtable meetings, which will be held across the state in early July. These meetings allow ICGA members to gather together and discuss policy directions for the upcoming year. To see ICGA's full list of state and federal priorities, please visit iowacorn.org/policy.

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