Centennial | July 28, 2015 – Colorado Farm Bureau is recognizing 72 State Legislators with the Friend of Farm Bureau Award. Both democrats and republicans are being recognized for their steadfast efforts to protect agriculture and rural values in Colorado.
“This year’s crop of Friend of Farm Bureau Award recipients is the legislative result of our member driven non-partisan policy,” President of Colorado Farm Bureau Don Shawcroft said. “The sheer number of recipients on both sides of the aisle illustrates how both democrats and republicans support Colorado agriculture issues.”
The Friend of Farm Bureau award is given at the end of each legislative session to legislators whose voting record that aligns with the Colorado Farm Bureau’s priority issues. The designation also considers bills sponsored, the legislator’s leadership role on Farm Bureau priority issues, and how accessible and responsive that member is to Farm Bureau members and leaders.
Aurora area lawmakers honored include:
Rep. Rhonda Fields (D) HD-42
Rep. Su Ryden (D) HD-36
Rep. Jovan Melton (D) HD-41
Rep. John Buckner (D) HD-40
Sen. Mary Hodge (D) SD-25