So, most of you who know me well would agree that I have trouble saying "no". I volunteer for most things when asked (sometimes even when I am not asked), and attempt to attend all the events that pertain to the kids. So, it comes as no surprise that I volunteered to participate in the IL Farm Bureau Grassroots Issues Team (GRIT) this year. The question I get the most is, "Why do you make yourself so involved?". My question back to these other people is, "Why aren't you more involved?".
Being involved with any organization is vital to continuing your lifestyle, your profession, or your livelihood. In fact, for farmers, it's not an option anymore. Every single farmer should be out there doing something. Even if it is posting something positive about agriculture on facebook, we should all be doing something. The GRIT team that I am participating on is the Livestock and Dairy Team. We are responsible for conceptualizing resolutions for the IL Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in July. The time committment is small, actually, only a few meetings throughout the year. One is a conference call. The effect is that I can be part of the change that helps move agriculture foward.
There is so much negative publicity that ag faces, we don't have the option to sit at home and be silent any longer. Please consider being part of that change. Maybe all you can do is talk to a friend, family member, or coworker about how important IL agriculture is, or maybe you can volunteer to serve on a committee for the Farm Bureau, IL Soybean Assn, IL Corn Growers, etc. Assess all the things that you have at stake, and make a decision. Agriculture is going to move forward. American Agricuture is at the forefront of feeding the world's growing population. We will feed 9 billion people by 2050. Be part of the change that helps promote this exciting industry!
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