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WFU Recognizes Supporters During Annual Convention
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 01/27/2015

Wisconsin Farmers Union has given its 'Friend of the Family Farmer' to three supporters that stand for issues that impact farmers and rural residents throughout the state. Recipients include Rep. Scott Krug of Nekoosa; Mike McCabe, the former director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign; and State Sen. Jennifer Shilling from La Crosse.

"Wisconsin Farmers Union instituted the Friend of the Family Farmer award in order to recognize the exceptional contributions of individuals who go above and beyond in tackling the tough topics facing rural Wisconsinites," said WFU President Darin Von Ruden. "We would like to thank each of these Friends of the Family Farmer for making sure the voices of Wisconsin's farmers and rural residents are heard in Madison."

Krug represents Wisconsin's 72nd Assembly District, which is located in the central part of the state and covers a portion of the Central Sands region. He is chairman of the Committee on Consumer Protection and also serves on the Committees on Environment and Forestry, Mining and Rural Development, Public Benefit Reform, Colleges and Universities, and Jobs and the Economy. The WFU says Krug has been a key player in efforts toward comprehensive groundwater legislation and played an important role in preventing the passage of Senate Bill 302 and Assembly Bill 679. If adopted, these bills would have been a huge step backwards in efforts to manage Wisconsin's groundwater resources in a reasonable fashion.

McCabe is the author of 'Blue Jeans in High Places: The Coming Makeover of American Politics.' During his time at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, he advocated for an open and transparent government by tracking the money in state politics and working for reforms that make people matter more than money in politics. In his recently released book, McCabe argues that America's two major political parties are failing the majority of its citizens, leaving them feeling betrayed and politically homeless.

And Shilling represents Wisconsin's 32nd Senate District, which covers all of La Crosse and Monroe Counties, as well as parts of Vernon and Crawford Counties in Southwestern Wisconsin. Before being elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2011, she served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2000-2010. She served on the Joint Committee of Finance from 2009-2014 and was recently elected as the Senate Democratic Leader. During her time as a member of the State Legislature, Sen. Shilling has been an advocate for farmers and rural residents at the state capitol, fighting for protection of local control and increased access to affordable healthcare.

The WFU held its annual state convention last weekend in Eau Claire.


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