Imagine hundreds of farmers, ranchers, and their partners walking the halls of Capitol Hill, sharing with lawmakers first-hand stories of life on the farm. That’s the 2025 Farm Credit Fly-In. Join us in a recap of the of what made this an event to remember:
Key Takeaways
Why High Plains Farm Credit Advocates for a Strong Farm Bill 2.0
This year, our primary discussion centered around passing a strong Farm Bill 2.0. for our farmers and ranchers.
The farm bill is a package of legislation that has a tremendous impact on the livelihoods of those in agriculture. The bill connects the food on our tables, the farmers and ranchers who produce that food, and the resources needed to grow it.
You don’t have to be a farmer for the farm bill to affect your life.
High Plains Farm Credit Director, John Payne, discusses issues of importance to Kansas farmers and ranchers during a meeting with Senator Jerry Moran.
Why the 2025 Farm Credit Fly-In Matters to Farmers and Ranchers
It’s important that our lawmakers are educated on the key issues farmers and ranchers face across rural America. The conversations this year were even more meaningful with one of our customers, Simon Miller, joining us to share his story.
It’s always more impactful for our lawmakers to hear directly from our producers.
Together, we enjoyed meeting with our Kansas lawmakers to discuss the farm bill and other key pieces of legislation. Simon did an outstanding job of discussing the successes and challenges he sees in the industry and highlighting how this legislation could be of benefit.
We’re thankful that Simon took time away from his family and operation to be there with us.
Highlighting Stories From Agriculture at the Farm Credit Fly-In
The Fly-In concluded with an event that everyone looks forward to – The Farm Credit Marketplace Reception.
During this event, Farm Credit customers display their products, providing lawmakers and staff a first-hand view of the importance of agriculture.
We proudly featured well-known Hudson Cream Flour (Stafford County Flour Mills), made in Hudson, Kansas. Simon and his family help provide the wheat that goes into making this flour.
The High Plains Farm Credit team connects with Representative Derek Schmidt during the Marketplace Reception to share about Hudson Cream Flour and Simon Miller's efforts to produce that product.
Share Your Farm’s Story With High Plains Farm Credit
If you have a story to share about agriculture and your operation, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We frequently meet with our lawmakers to advance legislative efforts that support agriculture and there’s nothing more impactful than stories from our producers.
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