DODGE CITY – Tim Huelskamp announced today that he had received the endorsement of the Kansas Farm Bureau in his bid for U.S. Congress.
“More than ever before, farmers, ranchers and rural Kansans need a strong voice in Washington,” said Kansas Farm Bureau President Steve Baccus, a grain farmer from Ottawa County. “Tim Huelskamp understands our challenges and we look forward to helping elect him to the U.S. House.”
Huelskamp said this endorsement was crucial for anyone wanting to represent the Big First:
“Our district is heavily dependent on agriculture, and as a farmer, I understand the unique challenges we face in this industry,” said Huelskamp. “Having the support of Kansas’ farmers and ranchers is critical to representing this district the right way.”
KFB President Steve Baccus joined Tim Huelskamp on a conference call this morning with reporters to discuss the endorsement and the significance of agriculture to the First District. An audio clip from the press conference is below:
