The Farmers of District 29 have endorsed Rep. Mike Carter. Kenneth McCallie, chairmen of the group, issued this statement:
"As farmers of District 29, we support Mike Carter to be our state representative.
"He has walked my farm and talked to me and my wife extensively about the plight of today's family farm. He understands the right of the families to know where their food is produced and under what conditions. Our children and grandchildren deserve a safe and healthy source of food, produced under the most modern and humane conditions.
"During the annexation debate, Rep. Carter added a provision dealing with farmers. Did you know that if a city tries to annex your farm, the farmer must specifically consent to being annexed? The majority does not over rule the family farm. We are the only state in the nation where we as family farmers have this protection.
"We wholeheartedly endorse Rep. Mike Carter’s candidacy for what he has done in the past four years and for what he will continue to do in the future for farmers and all citizens. We ask that you will vote with us on Aug. 4 for the man who listens and cares about us. The man who fights and comes through in Nashville for us."
Farmers for Carter includes Mr. McCallie – Birchwood, Greg Vital - Georgetown, James Lee, James Crooks, Hunter Grissith, Aubie Smith, Dot Longley - Collegedale, Eugene McCallie – Harrison, Jim Lovell - Harrison, Bill Hullender - Farm Bureau, Randy Wilhoite - Farm Bureau, Dale Hixson - Harrison, Jeff Bishop - Birchwood and Lynn Roark - Birchwood.