Some local voters say communication has changed, but the issues are the same. Voters are still looking for more information from their local politicians. The Local Farm Bureau asked state and local leaders on Friday to talk about their campaigns in a small community meeting.

The Farm Bureau is not a political organization, but the farmers within it say they watch the outcome of the political season like they watch their fields. Farmers say this year they're concerned about urban sprawl and the cost of farming supplies, like fertilizers and feed. One farmer said he will tare himself away from the farm any day to ask tough questions, before he casts his vote this August.

"I'm just kind of looking for candidates that have common sense and so forth. And aren't prejudice one way or the other. They will have an open mind and tell all sides of the story," said voter Brian Schnarre.

"I don't want someone who's wishy-washy. I don't want someone who claims, 'I just want change.' I want to here what change they have in mind," said another voter, Louise Bullock.

At the meeting candidates talked about their qualifications, political history, and upbringing. They emphasized their connection to agriculture in concise, 3-minute speeches.