INDIANAPOLIS — Agriculture will be at the forefront of a debate between lieutenant governor candidates Republican Suzanne Crouch, Libertarian William Henry and Democrat Linda Lawson on Aug. 19.
Voters will have a firsthand opportunity to understand the views of each candidate on agriculture and rural issues and the impact on Indiana’s economy.
The debate takes place at 3 p.m. and will be streamed live at www.waltonwebcasting.com/event/2020-lieutenant-governor-debate-2-pm-edt.
Moderated by Gerry Dick of Inside INdiana Business, the candidates for lieutenant governor will face a panel to include James Henry, executive editor, AgriNews; John Ketzenberger, director government relations, The Nature Conservancy; Amy Simpson, anchor/reporter, Brownfield Network; and Gary Truitt, president, Hoosier Ag Today.
Hosted by AgrIInstitute, the debate is sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau, Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance.
“AgrIInstitute is pleased to once again host the lieutenant governor debate to enable citizens of Indiana to become informed voters in this fall’s election. Our organization is dedicated to enhancing Indiana’s leadership capacity and network of leaders among the agricultural industry. As Indiana’s secretary of agriculture, the lieutenant governor is an important leader of our agricultural community,” said Beth Archer, AgrIInstitute executive director.