Farmers and food production voters weigh in on their choices for U.S. president n November

Graphic by Adam Dixon, Ambrook Research

The folks at Ambrook Research wanted to know who farmers are voting for this November. The publication boasts some 80,000+ subscribers who are either farmers or individuals working in the U.S. food industry. To find out "how food producers are feeling on the eve of a historically monumental election," writes Ambrook's editor, Jesse Hirsch, "Ambrook put out a call" for its readers to complete a "wholly unscientific survey." . . .Their readers' responses "give some compelling insight into the varied feelings at play right now," a few of which are shared below. Hirsch notes: "We’ve included first names, professions, and states for some respondents. Others preferred full anonymity."

I am very disappointed with the U.S. presidential election. I remember a quote from Jim Hightower that represents my sentiments about this year’s election, 'If the Gods Had Meant Us to Vote They Would Have Given Us Candidates.'
-Rick, farm lobbyist, Wisconsin

If Trump is elected again, our country will be subjected to what it does not deserve: loss of freedom and democracy as we have worked to preserve. The word “compromise” will disappear from the dictionary.
-William, agriculture professor, Florida

Frankly, I don’t understand why any small business, rancher or farmer would not vote for TRUMP!!! A vote for the other is a vote for socialism, anti-American and anti-agriculture end of story!
-Leslie, cattle rancher, Texas

I have been a Republican for most of my life, but I have not and will not vote for Donald Trump. I will be voting for the Harris/Walz ticket.

-Anonymous, North Dakota

Trump is the only option for president for any sound-minded, USA-loving, God-fearing, American. Respectfully, a 4th generation farmer/rancher, entrepreneur, and business woman, of mixed race from around the world.
-Krista, farmer/rancher

About the upcoming election, what I feel is absolutely terrified. I voted for one of the candidates in the last election, but I will not vote for him again. The thing is, it doesn’t matter which candidate wins. I think we’re going to have major problems.
-Anonymous, produce and livestock farmer, South Carolina

To read more survey answers, click here.