Amy Elik Receives Farm Bureau Agriculture Award and Endorsement
Madison County Farm Bureau leaders cited Elik’s voting record and support for farmers across the Metro East.
ALTON - Madison County Farm Bureau leaders recently endorsed State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton), recognizing her record of supporting Illinois agriculture. Elik was presented with the Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR’s Friend of Agriculture award. Local leaders cited her voting record and efforts to support farmers throughout the Metro East as key reasons for their endorsement.
“Amy Elik is a strong and respected legislative leader in Springfield,” said Madison County Farm Bureau Treasurer and farmer member Nick Koeller. “She has consistently supported policies that strengthen Illinois agriculture, from cutting red tape for farmers to supporting the elimination of the estate tax. Representative Elik understands the challenges facing our farming community and has supported commonsense solutions that help Illinois farmers remain competitive and successful.”
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Elik said she remains committed to advancing policies that support farmers and strengthen the state’s top industry.
“Illinois farmers are the backbone of our state’s economy, and they deserve a state government that works for them, not against them,” said Elik. “I will continue advocating for policies that help our farmers succeed. I’m proud to stand with the Illinois Farm Bureau and work to keep Illinois agriculture strong and competitive.”
For more information or to get involved in Amy Elik’s campaign, visit AmyElik.com.
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