When Michigan Sen. Roger Victory, 31st District, travels around the state, he wears two hats. Not literally, of course, although he typically does sport headwear that displays his affection for agriculture.
Prior to his election as a state senator in 2018, Victory served for six years in the Michigan House of Representatives. Throughout his time in state government, he has also led Victory Farms LLC, a specialty crop operation, and Victory Sales LLC, a nationwide produce distributor. His passion for agriculture is one of the driving forces behind his work in the legislature.
“Some call me ‘Farmer Rog’ and some call me ‘Senator Rog,’ but I’d much rather go by ‘Farmer Rog,’” he said. “People appreciate farmers more than elected officials.”
During discussions with colleagues and constituents, Victory has noticed something encouraging.
“I’ve discovered there is a really deep desire for people to learn about agriculture and where their food comes from,” he said. “In Michigan, we’re blessed with diversity and more than 300 commodities. There’s a saying about how we’re the second-most diverse agricultural state in the country. I like to rephrase that as we’re the most diverse agricultural state with great access to water. That opens up so many possibilities for our farmers.”
Source : msu.edu