What motivates you to take action when you receive a CTA?
When I receive a Call to Action, I respond and follow the steps to contact legislators because I know that it is effective. Over the years, I have called & emailed congressmen and gone to Springfield to support legislation. Speaking with the administrative assistant of a past Representative, she made it clear that it is important to contact them, because they keep tallies of the number of contacts for or against a bill.
How easy or difficult is it to engage when you get a CTA?
Calls to Action make it very easy to contact your legislators and take very little time to complete.
Eric Croft, Illinois farmer
Why do you think it’s important for farmers like you to speak up on policy issues?
It is important for us to speak up on policy issues because laws affect so much of agriculture, like profitability, longevity and the ability to keep a farm in the family for future generations.
How has participating in advocacy changed your view of agriculture beyond your farm?
Participating in advocacy has made me realize that in politics, sometimes it can take several years to get a particular piece of legislation passed. But, it is necessary to continue to contact our legislators through methods like Calls to Action. If we all work together, we can accomplish great things.
