Former Kentucky state representative Jonathan Shell is making his bid for the Republican nomination for Commissioner of Agriculture by taking his "Defending Ag and Freedom Tour" to the Pikeville Farmer's Market.
Shell hopes to address burdensome regulations on agriculture and boost agricultural production in the state. He aims to be a voice for rural Kentucky and to bring more secondary manufacturing careers into the Commonwealth.
As a fifth-generation farmer, he understands the challenges faced by local farmers and wants to boost farm retail businesses. According to Shell, meeting with the people who need to be heard is essential to understanding their needs and addressing the issues they face.
The Department of Agriculture has a huge role in the state of Kentucky, and Shell hopes to secure the nomination to become its next Commissioner of Agriculture, believing it is the voice of rural Kentucky.
He hopes to alleviate the pressures of government regulations and promote the freedoms that make rural America strong. With the Kentucky primary election coming up, Shell is one of many candidates hoping to secure their party's nomination and make their mark on the state's agriculture sector.
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