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August 30, 2024

Farmers and food production voters weigh in on their choices for U.S. president n November

By Jesse Hirsch of Ambrook Research

Graphic by Adam Dixon, Ambrook Research

Graphic by Adam Dixon, Ambrook Research

The folks at Ambrook Research wanted to know who farmers are voting for this November. The publication boasts some 80,000+ subscribers who are either farmers or individuals working in the U.S. food industry. To find out "how food producers are feeling on the eve of a historically monumental election," writes Ambrook's editor, Jesse Hirsch, "Ambrook put out a call" for its readers to complete a "wholly unscientific survey." . . .Their readers' responses "give some compelling insight into the varied feelings at play right now," a few of which are shared below. Hirsch notes: "We’ve included first names, professions, and states for some respondents. Others preferred full anonymity."

I am very disappointed with the U.S. presidential election. I remember a quote from Jim Hightower that represents my sentiments about this year’s election, 'If the Gods Had Meant Us to Vote They Would Have Given Us Candidates.'
-Rick, farm lobbyist, Wisconsin

If Trump is elected again, our country will be subjected to what it does not deserve: loss of freedom and democracy as we have worked to preserve. The word “compromise” will disappear from the dictionary.
-William, agriculture professor, Florida

Frankly, I don’t understand why any small business, rancher or farmer would not vote for TRUMP!!! A vote for the other is a vote for socialism, anti-American and anti-agriculture end of story!
-Leslie, cattle rancher, Texas

 
I have been a Republican for most of my life, but I have not and will not vote for Donald Trump. I will be voting for the Harris/Walz ticket.

-Anonymous, North Dakota

Trump is the only option for president for any sound-minded, USA-loving, God-fearing, American. Respectfully, a 4th generation farmer/rancher, entrepreneur, and business woman, of mixed race from around the world.
-Krista, farmer/rancher

About the upcoming election, what I feel is absolutely terrified. I voted for one of the candidates in the last election, but I will not vote for him again. The thing is, it doesn’t matter which candidate wins. I think we’re going to have major problems.
-Anonymous, produce and livestock farmer, South Carolina
 

To read more survey answers, click here
 

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