Jay Funke, past chairman of the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA) and co-owner of Del-Clay Farm Equipment in Edgewood, Iowa, testified before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, sharing firsthand insight into the challenges facing agricultural businesses, equipment dealers and rural communities.
Equipment dealer testifies on ag business, rural economy
Jay Funke prepares to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Jan. 15. “Rural communities depend on strong farms strong businesses, and strong local leadership,” he said.
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