As leaders in the seed industry, your votes shape the policies that impact our businesses, communities and our future.
Voting. It’s a simple act, yet its impact reaches into every corner of our lives. Working in a field that often grapples with policy changes, regulatory shifts and economic pressures, I can tell you that voting isn’t just a civic duty—it’s a vital action to ensure our voices are heard in decisions that shape our livelihoods, families and communities.
In this election, with such diverse viewpoints and priorities represented on the ballot, the importance of casting a vote could not be more critical. For our industry, the results could impact everything from agricultural policy and trade agreements to environmental regulations and support for research and development. And as a woman, I feel an added sense of responsibility, knowing the historical struggles to achieve our right to vote and our ongoing fight for equitable representation.
Think about the seeds we plant every day—literally and figuratively. The ballot box is one place we all have the power to plant seeds of change. Regardless of who wins, we have a say in the outcome and, in doing so, a hand in shaping our future.
Voting gives us the opportunity to advocate for policies that support innovation, sustainability and resilience in our industry. Our businesses, customers and communities all stand to gain when leaders who understand and value agriculture’s role are at the table. So let’s use our votes to build a future that reflects our sector’s commitment to progress and our own dedication to a thriving, inclusive seed industry.
This election isn’t just about candidates or parties—it’s about planting seeds for the kind of future we want. And as we all know, seeds won’t grow if we don’t tend to them.
