I am writing to dispel misinformation presented as fact by a representative of Farm Bureau Insurance to Goodhue County officials on the behalf of 484 families that belong to Goodhue County Farm Bureau.

That letter is untrue and not endorsed by all those members. In fact, they are almost entirely unaware of this representation.

I am certain a few landowners have signed contracts with a wind farm developer and also happen to have Farm Bureau Insurance or farm loans through its financial program are the persons involved. This would eliminate approximately 480 families.

This is an unethical attempt to influence local officials with untruths.

It is true that wind farm projects would generate income for several landowners.

This would happen at the expense of hundreds of others.

Large industrial projects in populated rural areas infringe on lifestyles, health and property values of non-participating landowners. This is far and beyond "Not in My Backyard."

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