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Conservative Congressman Jim Baird Announces Campaign for Re-Election To U.S. House of Representatives

October 4, 2023 | The Paper of Montgomery County |

Current U.S. Congressman Jim Baird is formally announcing his campaign for the U.S. Congress. Baird is enthusiastic about his work for the people of Indiana’s 4th district. Baird has been working throughout the year on his plans to continue serving Hoosier families and communities. Jim Baird is seeking his fourth term in the United States House of Representatives. Indiana’s 4th Congressional District encompasses West Central Indiana.

Baird stated clearly why he is seeking re-election, “Now more than ever, we need capable, conservative leaders to fight the far left extremists who want to take our nation down a path of fiscal ruin and moral depravity.” Baird added, “I will continue to fight with my conservative colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives for life, liberty, and the opportunity for every Hoosier I represent.”

Baird’s current committee assignments include:

Committee on Agriculture

  • Chairman, Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology
  • Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
  • Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture and Horticulture

Committee on Science, Space and Technology

  • Subcommittee on Energy
  • Subcommittee on Research and Techonlogy

Committee on Foreign Affairs

  • Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia
  • Subcommittee on Africa

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Congressman Baird’s Bio

Jim Baird is a lifelong resident of the Fourth U.S. Congressional District, a Vietnam Veteran, a farmer and a small business owner for more than three decades. Baird has served in numerous capacities with several civic and community organizations.

Military Service:

  • ROTC, Purdue Univeersity – 1963 to 1965
  • OCS 2-70, Ft. Benning GA – 1969 to 1970
  • Vietnam War – 1970 to 1971, 1st Lieutenant U.S. Army

Awards:

Bronze Star with V device, Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Army Commendation Medal with V Device, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for valorous combat achievement, Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, Expert Rifleman and Expert in Jungle Warfare. Unit: 523rd Transportation Company, first unit from Vietnam to be placed in the Army Transportation Corps Hall of Fame at Fort Eustis, Virginia as a result of valor displayed during Operation Lam Son 719.

Professional Experience & Public Service

State Representative IN-44, Indiana House of Representatives

Representing Putnam County and portions of Clay, Morgan, Owen and Parke Counties. Member of the Ways and Means, Chairman of the Health and Medicaid Subcommittee, Agriculture and Rural Development, Veteran Affairs and Public Safety and Environmental Affairs Committees and the Statutory Committee on Ethics.

  • Putnam County Commissioner; Greencastle 2006 to 2010
  • Owner, Baird Family Farms; Greencastle 1980 to Present
  • Owner, Indiana Home Care Plus; Greencastle 1984 to Present
  • Swine Program Director, Feed Division, Landmark Cooperative
  • Director of Sales and Nutrition, Agmax; Fronfort 1987 to 1992
  • Agriculture and Community Development Agent, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service; Greencastle 1975 to 1988

Livestock specialist for Parke, Putnam and Vermillion counties. Employment provided first-hand experience with the benefits of applying scientific knowledge to improving and/or solving problems associated with human existence and food production. Also had community development responsibilities.

Education:

Purdue University – Bachelor of Science in Animal Service, 1967

Afforded the opportunity to learn about numerous agricultural, social, economic, and practical principles in preparation for a professional business career as well as improving the quality of life for people. Worked at a brickyard during summer to pay for college.

Purdue University – Master of Science in Animal Science. 1969

Research focused on the evaluation of three swine gestation management systems and the impact of each system on animal performance and productivity. The study also included the use of artificial insemination and the development of techniques that were compatible with various systems.

University of Kentucky – PhD, Animal Science Mono-gastric Nutrition, 1975

Research involved nutrition for early weaned pigs, 18-21 days of age. Early weaning allowed females to return to gestation sooner thus increasing pigs per sow per year. We searched for the appropriate level of dried whey to incorporate in the diets of these pigs. Statistical analysis indicated 15% of the diet provided the best results.

Community Involvement:

  • Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals – President
  • Metal Health Provider – President of the Board of Directors
  • MPO – West Central Indiana Economic Development District
  • Greencastle Rotary Club – President
  • Other non-profit organizations too numerous to mention

 Organizations:

  • VFW
  • American Legion
  • Indiana Farm Bureau
  • OCS 2-70
  • Indiana Beef Cattle Association
  • American Quarter Horse Association
  • Purdue Dean of Agriculture’s Advisory Council

Religious:

Gobin United Methodist Church – 1975 to Present