The state has no business speculating on our land. We could get a higher use, with better salaries.

It is a rare happening. But it is nice to have it one step removed. The process worked very well for the county.

There's a lot of good cases to be made for them as long as they don't become a nuisance to the neighbors.

We need young farmers to buy land, enter the business and stay in our rural communities to raise their families. One of the most difficult challenges for beginning farmers is gaining access to adequate capital. As farming changes, we need to update the programs to meet the loan needs of those that are contemplating a farming career.

If you can't land between 10 p.m. and midnight, then it's not possible to attract business travelers.

I never thought I'd land in pictures with a face like mine.