AM radio is a critical to rural America, according to National Farmers Union President Rob Larew. Speaking at the NFU annual convention this week, Larew said automakers shouldn’t limit access to information.
“In terms of like emergency information and getting the word out, obviously, that is a key part of making sure that everyone continues to have access to good information, including AM radio,” Larew said. “So the idea of placing restrictions on that really cuts to the core of one of the themes here at the convention today, and that is if we’re going to continue to have a strong democracy and continue to make sure that folks can stay informed and make sure that we have good information out there, that requires good access to information, good access to all sources, regardless of where you’re at, particularly in rural America, that is critically important in a disaster but also all times and so AM radio access continues to be a hot issue.”
Larew said it’s also a concern of quality of life in rural America.
“That’s just right,” Larew said. “There are so many things that we can point to, whether it’s access to broadband, right? Or whether it’s access to adequate health care facilities and so forth. Rural America kind of takes it on the chin in so many different ways, limiting access to information to actually help them in their communities and with their livelihoods on the farms is just really going the absolute wrong direction, we will continue to fight.”
NFU held 122nd Anniversary Convention from March 10-12 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
