ROMNEY CAMPAIGN TO LAUNCH IOWA FARMERS FOR ROMNEYDes Moines, IA - Today, our campaign announced the Iowa Farmers for Romney coalition.
"I'm honored to have so many farmers standing with my campaign," said Mitt Romney. "They are the backbone of America and play a critical role in ensuring Americans across the country have access to safe and affordable food. The fruit of their labor nourishes the world, and I admire their hard work in harvesting our country's bountiful resources. Our farmers also have a critical role in the health of our economy, employing millions of Americans. I'm grateful to have their support in my efforts to turn around the economy and strengthen the middle class."
"President Obama's call to raise the death tax on farmers across this country puts the future of American farming at an unnecessary risk. We can't afford another four years of a president whose economic policies are built around raising taxes on middle class families and running up over $5 trillion in debt. I'm supporting Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan because their plan will cut taxes for the middle class, end the death tax, and get government spending back under control," said Dean Kleckner, former president of the American Farm Bureau.
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey said, "Here in Iowa, farmers and agricultural business are central to powering our economy. Over the course of the past three and a half years, President Obama hasn't made good on the promises of his campaign four years ago, and the impact of his economic policies has been devastating throughout the country. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan will provide new direction and fresh leadership in the White House that will allow us to boost trade, bring America back from the fiscal cliff, and increase take-home pay for the middle class."
"Agriculture is critical to the national economy. Yet, the current administration has brought only worry and concern for farmers and ranchers across the country. Their attempts to regulate dust and stop kids from helping out on their grandparents' farms are far from the commonsense solutions rural America needs," said U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley. "Farmers need a leader in the White House who will promote trade agreements that will grow the economy across our state. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan understand how critical agriculture is to Iowa and our country. They will be the champions we need to make sure agriculture is a vibrant sector of the national economy."
Chair: Bill Northey, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
Co-Chair: Dean Kleckner, former President of the American Farm Bureau Federation
Co-Chair: Craig Lang, former President of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Honorary Co-Chairs
Chuck Grassley, United States Senator
Mike Johanns, United States Senator*
Steve King, United States Congressman
Tom Latham, United States Congressman
Advisory Board
Dr. Duane Acker, Atlantic
Charlie Albrecht, Readlyn
Ben Albright, Lytton
Jim and Jacque Andrew, Jefferson
John Askew, Thurman
Varel Bailey, Anita
Norman and Ruth Barker, Le Mars
Tom and Judy Barrett, Dallas Center
State Senator Merlin Bartz, Grafton
Larry Beyer, Marengo
Mark Buskohl, Grundy Center
Dave Calderwood, Traer
Jeff Cuddeback, Washington
Kelly and Christy Cunningham, Atlantic
State Representative Dave Deyoe, Nevada
Joseph Dierichx, DeWitt
State Senator Bill Dix, Shell Rock
Tom Dorr and Ann Allison Dorr, W. Des Moines
Andrew Dorr, Urbandale
Mike Fara, Irwin
Will Frazee, Emerson
Doug and Teresa Freund, Atlantic
John and LaNette Freund, Lewis
Kevin and Kylie Freund, Lewis
Marilyn Freund, Atlantic
Matt and Dawn Freund, Lewis
Ray and Elaine Gaesser, Corning
Chris Gaesser, Lenox
Richard Golinghorst, Walcott
Ann Wilson-Grant, Delhi
State Representative Pat Grassley, New Hartford
Joe and Jodie Greig, Estherville
State Senator Sandra Greiner, Keota
Sharon and Jim Greif, Monticello
Darrick Hall, Anamosa
State Representative Lee Hein, Monticello
Keith and Alexa Heffernan, Cedar Falls
Doug Hoffman, Clarence
James and Theresa Hohenberger, Atlantic
Kyle Holthaus, Waukon
Bill Horan, Rockwell City
Dr. Charles Hurburgh, Ames
Dustin Johnson, Alburnett
Todd Kalkwarf, Aplington
State Senator Tim Kapucian, Keystone
Glen Keppy, Davenport
Karol and Rozanne King, Mondamin
Jeff and Diane Koch, Van Meter
Jim and Margaret Koch, Van Meter
Lindsey Larson, Jefferson
Ron Litterer, Greene
Landi McFarland, Ellston
Derryl McLaren, Farragut
Andrew Naeve, Clinton
Charlie Norris, Mason City
Wayne and Margaret Northey, Spirit Lake
State Representative Steven Olson, DeWitt
Jim and Nancy Pellett, Atlantic
Brad and Kristy Pellett, Atlantic
Dan Petersen, Muscatine
Guy Peterson, Wyoming
Ken Rozenboom, Oskaloosa
Al Schafbuch, Dysart
Javen and Kathy Smith, Atlantic
Dan Stadtmueller, Monticello
State Representative Annette Sweeney, Alden
Bryan Young, Stratford
Dan Zumbach, Ryan
Doran Zumbach, Coggon
*Note: Born and raised in Iowa
