Ouimet accepts AgriPac endorsement at local farm

Washtenaw County Farm Bureau release:

Washtenaw County Farm Bureau members gathered at a farm in Manchester to show support of Mark Ouimet, incumbent candidate for the Dist. 52 seat in the Michigan House of Representatives.

A long-time resident of Scio Township, Ouimet recently received Michigan Farm Bureau’s AgriPac endorsement as a “Friend of Agriculture” in the Aug. 7 primary election.

AgriPac reviewed candidate questionnaires, voting records of incumbents and recommendations from county Farm Bureaus’ candidate evaluation committees.

“Mark has adopted a very sincere attitude about dialoguing with constituents, traveling to all corners of the district for town hall meetings and even one-on-ones with Farm Bureau members,” said Kenny Siler, president of Washtenaw County Farm Bureau.

“He listens to people, identifies their interests and issues, and acts accordingly. His voting record is impeccable and he deserves a chance to continue the excellent work he’s done so far.”

John Ochs, chair of the Washtenaw County Farm Bureau candidate evaluation committee, couldn’t agree more. He added that Ouimet voted with Farm Bureau policy 100 percent of the time, showing his support of agriculture isn’t just talk—it’s in his actions.

Ouimet said he was honored to receive the Friend of Agriculture endorsement and thanked AgriPac for their support of his bid for re-election as State Representative.

“Over the years, we have formed a great line of communication and friendship,” said Ouimet about his relationship with Washtenaw County Farm Bureau. “I value the insight the group provides and appreciate their support. I know agriculture is the backbone of our economy, and believe it’s the role of government to create the best environment for farms and agri-business to be successful.”

AgriPac is the non-partisan political action committee of the Michigan Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farm organization encompassing nearly a half-million voters. Friends of Agriculture represent qualified candidates who have demonstrated basic beliefs and/or actions consistent with farmer-developed MFB policy.