Agriculture

Agriculture plays an important role throughout the nation, and all Americans have a stake in the future of U.S. agricultural policy. It is a major economic driver across Midwestern states especially in many rural communities where agricultural and livestock production and processing are the most important industries. Governors play a critical role in ensuring strong federal agricultural, conservation and forestry policy.

The MGA provides agricultural policy objectives and recommendations during federal reauthorization of the Farm Bill. The most recent of these recommendations was provided in 2012, and available here. To learn more about the process the MGA took to compile these recommendations, visit our Farm Bill page by clicking here.

In addition, strong rural communities continue to be a priority for Midwestern governors. More information on the MGA's policies on rural development are available here.

 

Midwestern Departments of Agriculture
Illinois Department of Agriculture	Indiana Department of Agriculture	Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Kansas Department of Agriculture	Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development	Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Missouri Department of Agriculture	Ohio Department of Agriculture	Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

 

 

Midwestern Departments of Natural Resources
Illinois Department of Natural Resources	Indiana Department of Natural Resources	Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism	Michigan Department of Natural Resources	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Missouri Department of Natural Resources	Ohio Department of Natural Resources	Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources