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IOWA SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES ITS 2013 FOOD AND FOOD AMBASSADOR TEAM
Jan. 15, 2013
Source: Iowa Soybean Association news release
Twenty-one Iowa soybean farmers have stepped forward as volunteer spokespeople on the Iowa Soybean Association's (ISA's) Farm and Food Ambassador team. The goal of the program is to empower ISA members to share messages and issues that are important to their organization and farming.
This year's ambassadors include: Roger Wuthrich, Bloomfield; Roger Van Ersvelde, Brooklyn; Jim Fitkin, Cedar Falls; Kyle Maas, Duncombe; Justin and Jennifer Dammann, Essex; Dan Roeder and Jolene Riessen, Ida Grove; Tom Wall, Iowa City; David Ausberger, Jefferson; Adam Schmidt, Kanawha; Lindsay Greiner, Keota; Andrew Yoder, Leon; Barry Christensen, Lime Springs; Tim Couser, Nevada; Pat Swanson, Ottumwa; Julianne Johnston, Parkersburg; Tom Vincent, Perry; Randy Souder, Rockwell City; Chuck White, Spencer; and John Askew, Thurman.
Ambassadors share their message in many ways, including hosting farm tours, submitting letters to the editor and visiting with consumers at the Iowa State Fair and Iowa Games events.
"I am an ambassador because I believe it is important to tell agriculture's story," says Barry Christensen, an ambassador who farms near Lime Springs. "I want to have those open conversations about my farm and welcome the public to see for themselves."
In addition to talking to consumers, the ambassador team also communicates with state legislators and industry leaders.
"Most people are two generations or more removed from the farm, and this holds true at the statehouse," says Jolene Riessen of Ida Grove. "I feel that it's my job as an Iowa farmer to visit with legislators and help them understand the impact of the legislation they write on my farming operation. I believe these folks need to understand the importance of agriculture to Iowa's economy."
To learn more about ISA, visit its Web site at www.iasoybeans.com.
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