Representative Bartholomew is a retired veterinarian, former Chief of Research Animal Management Branch of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at the National Institutes of Health and was elected to the House in 2011 [node:read-more:link]
Toby has a Masters of Science degree from the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) and a degree in Economics from the University of Guelph. A former teacher of high school Agriculture and Environmental Science, Toby is a partner in his family farm near Port Dover, and for 20 years worked for the Ontario Addiction Research Foundation. [node:read-more:link]
Didi Barrett was elected to the Assembly in March, 2012, she came to elected office after a career as a writer, museum professional and longtime leader of not-for-profit organizations. [node:read-more:link]
Representative Barlow works as a physician and surgeon specializing in Otolaryngology. He won his first seat in the House in 2014. [node:read-more:link]
Gary Baise, is a farmer and a principal at OFW Law. He has defended clients, including farm producers, in several of the leading wetlands enforcement cases under the CWA in federal courts. He serves as general counsel for U.S. Grains Council, Agricultural Retailers Association, National Sorghum Producers, American Soybean Association, and State Ag and Rural Leaders. Gary was the first Chief of Staff to the first U.S. [node:read-more:link]
Representative Baird is the only 2nd generation SARL member. His father, Jim Baird is now serving as Congressman for Indiana. Baird is the chief financial officer of Indiana Home Care Plus, a home health care agency, and owner/operator of Baird Ranch, one of the largest quarter horse breeders in Indiana. [node:read-more:link]
Representative Anderson is a farmer. He has served as a Pope County Commissioner, Starbuck School Board member, and Township Officer for the Town of Starbuck. He was first elected to the legislature in 2009. [node:read-more:link]
Doc Anderson has served as a small animal veterinarian in Waco since 1981. Representative Anderson was first elected to the house in 2004. Anderson also serves as Chairman of the Texas Legislative Rural Caucus. [node:read-more:link]
I want to thank you for reading, suggesting articles and otherwise caring about rural America with me for the last 18 years. Last summer I announced I was stepping down from my role as Executive Director for State Agriculture and Rural Leaders this summer. I will continue to serve legislators in the Midwest as Agriculture Liaison for the Council of State Governments-Midwest, and in several legislative rural caucuses. I hope to continue to find ways to advocate for agriculture and rural communities as I identify what I want to do in the next chapter of my life. After 25 years of college [node:read-more:link]
I want to thank you for reading, suggesting articles and otherwise caring about rural America with me for the last 18 years. Last summer I announced I was stepping down from my role as Executive Director for State Agriculture and Rural Leaders this summer. I will continue to serve legislators in the Midwest as Agriculture Liaison for the Council of State Governments-Midwest, and in several legislative rural caucuses. I hope to continue to find ways to advocate for agriculture and rural communities as I identify what I want to do in the next chapter of my life. After 25 years of college [node:read-more:link]
