Local Farmers Say Suetterlein is Best Choice for Region
CHRISTIANSBURG - The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation's AgPAC has endorsed Senator David Suetterlein in the race to represent the New River and Roanoke Valleys in the Virginia Senate. Sen. Suetterlein became one of the 101 candidates endorsed by the Farm Bureau's AgPAC in this year's 140 General Assembly races based on the recommendations of local farmers.
"David has fought back against attempts to install burdensome regulation that would hurt farmers and at the same time fought for more funding for Agricultural best management practices to help farmers be even better stewards of our land and resources. David is a true friend of the farmer," said Stacey and Casey Phillips, third generation dairy farmers of Montgomery County.
Agriculture is Virginia's largest private industry providing an economic impact of $82.3 billion annually and more than 381,800 jobs in the Commonwealth according to the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center.
"Agriculture is the backbone of the Commonwealth and it is an honor to have earned the support of our region's hardworking agriculture leaders in this autumn's election. I will continue to work for our farmers in the General Assembly that work so hard for our communities," said Sen. Suetterlein.
The Farm Bureau's AgPAC is the second group that endorses candidates of both parties to endorse in the Fourth Senate District race and the second to choose Sen. Suetterlein. This spring, Clean Virginia endorsed Sen. Suetterlein based on his work for captive electric rate payers in legislative battles with electric monopolies.
The Farm Bureau's AgPAC endorsed a variety of Democrats and Republicans across the region including Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke City), Delegate Jason Ballard (R-Giles) and Republican Delegate candidate Will Davis of Franklin County.
Sen. Suetterlein has been a key member of the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources Committee where he has been a strong advocate for property rights, fought for more funding for Agricultural best management practices and was part of bipartisan coalitions that mandated testing for PFAS chemicals in water.
"Farmers are the original environmentalists. There is no one with a larger financial stake in clean water and soil stewardship than our famers. I am proud of the work we have accomplished together and look forward to what more we can do in the future," said Sen. Suetterlein.
Senator David Suetterlein represents portions of the Roanoke Valley, New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia in the Virginia Senate. He lives in Roanoke County with his wife Ashley and their children who attend local public schools. He is a Realtor with the locally owned and operated MKB, REALTORS.
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