“The Rural Route to the White House” is a new series being launched by Agri-Pulse Communications and sponsored by American Farm Bureau Federation to cover the 2016 presidential campaign with a special focus on issues important to agriculture and rural America.

“The 60 million hardworking farmers, ranchers and rural Americans who produce and process our food deserve to know how the man or woman who will be our next president stands on their issues,” explained Agri-Pulse Editor Sara Wyant. The Agri-Pulse editorial team will follow each candidate through the primaries and into the general election, providing an in-depth look at their respective positions on issues like farm programs, conservation, immigration, renewable energy, trade and taxes.

“Farmers and ranchers, in general, and Farm Bureau members, especially, are informed on policy issues and individually engaged in the political process,” said AFBF president Bob Stallman. “We are pleased to sponsor Agri-Pulse’s coverage of the presidential campaign, to help ensure that rural voices are heard during this campaign season.”

Starting in July, readers will be able to find profiles on each candidate on Agri-Pulse.com, as well as a series of articles addressing the changing politics of Rural America and a closer look at how rural leaders are interacting with the candidates. In addition, Agri-Pulse will conduct two national opinion polls in conjunction with this project.