AM Radio & American Farm Bureau Pt 1
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson. Delegates of The American Farm Bureau adopted policy at its 2024 Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, to support the continued inclusion of AM radios in all vehicles.
Sam Kieffer, AFBF Vice President of Public Policy, says the AM radio resolution stems from rural residents making their voice heard …
KEIFFER … “When our members across the country see an issue that needs to be resolved or needs attention, they get engaged and not only identify the problem but propose a solution. What our delegates here in Salt Lake City approved this week was language that gives us firm footing in supporting legislation that would make sure that AM radio stays in automobiles as they are manufactured.”the
Kieffer says Agriculture is done where the land is, and a lot of our members who live in very rural areas understand that AM is often their only reliable option for information …
KEIFFER … “And it’s a great opportunity for them to stay abreast of very important things like weather and news and keeps them connected. In many ways, it’s a safety issue. You might think of tornadoes or hurricanes or things of that nature, and it’s a great opportunity to stay informed, particularly when there’s no FM or cell phone service available.”
Tune in tomorrow for more on the American Farm Bureau’s
support of AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act in Congress.
