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Farm Bureau selects Friends of Agriculture for 2008 primariesOrganization encourages voters to consider designations during June primaries Iowa Five legislative candidates have been designated "Friends of Agriculture" by the Iowa Farm Bureau Political Action Committee. U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell (D) of Des Moines, Iowa; Rep. Geri Huser (D) of Altoona, Iowa; Rep. Jim Van Engelenhoven (R) of Pella; Tim Kapucian (R) of Keystone; and Erik Helland (R) of Grimes have been recognized by the PAC for their support of agriculture. "This primary race is important to our members," said Jim Neel, PAC Committee Chair. "Our designation is only given when a candidate exhibits a clear understanding and record of support for Farm Bureau policy issues. We look forward to working with candidates who bring this type of understanding and experience to the campaign." The designation of these candidates starts with county Farm Bureau candidate evaluation committees. The nine farmers who are members of the state PAC committee review the county evaluations, while also considering candidate positions and past voting records on issues important to Farm Bureau members and agriculture. The committee encourages voters to consider "Friends of Agriculture" when evaluating their choices for the June 3 primaries. Boswell is a veteran congressman running for re-election to the U.S. House District 3 seat. His district covers Tama, Benton, Polk, Jasper, Poweshiek, Iowa, Marion, Mahaska, Keokuk, Lucas, Grundy and Monroe counties. Huser is a veteran representative seeking re-election in Iowa House District 42. Her district covers Jasper and Polk counties. Van Engelenhoven is a veteran representative seeking re-election in Iowa House District 71. His district covers Jasper and Marion counties. Kapucian, a farmer and past president of the Iowa Pork Producers, is running for the Iowa Senate seat in District 20. District 20 covers Benton, Grundy, Iowa and Tama counties. Helland, a farmer in northern Polk County, is running for Iowa House District 69. District 69 covers Polk County. 6/16/08 Date: 6/11/08
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