Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Visits Eaton County Farm

Eaton County Farm Bureau member Duane Smuts greets Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to his farm.

Duane Smuts shows Gov. Whitmer a recent aerial of some of his unplanted farmland.

Some of Duane Smuts unplanted farmland in Eaton County.

Gov. Whitmer listens to the concerns about this year's farming conditions from Duane Smuts.

Some of Duane Smuts unplanted farmland in Eaton County.

Eaton County Farm Bureau member Duane Smuts shows Gov. Whitmer some of his unplanted farmland.

Home farm of Duane Smuts and some of his unplanted farmland.

A gathering of farmers, ag industry leaders, government officials and media on the Eaton County farm of Duane Smuts.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Eaton County farmer Duane Smuts, MFB Director Jeff Sandborn listen to MDARD Director Gary McDowell (right to left).

WLNS TV 6 videographer capturing images of the Governor's visit to Smuts Farms.

MFB Director Jeff Sandborn (right) addresses the gathering during Gov. Whitmer's visit to Smuts Farms.

A reporter makes notes during the Governor's meeting at Smuts Farms.

Michigan Corn's Executive Director, Jim Zook, speaks with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Duane Smuts's farm.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed H.B. 4234 into law at Smuts Farms making $15 million in low-interest loans available for farmers.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed H.B. 4234 into law at Smuts Farms making $15 million in low-interest loans available for farmers.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed H.B. 4234 into law at Smuts Farms making $15 million in low-interest loans available for farmers.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed H.B. 4234 into law at Smuts Farms making $15 million in low-interest loans available for farmers.

Eaton County farmer Duane Smuts speaks with Rep. Angela Whitwer about this years farming conditions.

MFB Director Jeff Sandborn speaks with Eaton County farmer Duane Smuts and MDARD Director Gary McDowell.

MFB Manager of Governmental Affairs, Matt Smego, listens to MDARD Deputy Director Ken McFarlane at Smuts Farms in Eaton County.

Eaton County Farm Bureau member Duane Smuts interviewed by WLNS TV 6 following Gov. Whitmer's visit.