Statement by Tennessee Farm Bureau President Jeff Aiken on Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey Not Seeking Re Election

  

Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey has announced he will not seek re election after a 24 year career in the legislature.  His agriculture roots and ties to farming have made him a friend to Farm Bureau throughout his career. Upon this announcement, Tennessee Farm Bureau President Jeff Aiken released this statement:
Tennessee Farm Bureau President Jeff Aiken praised Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey for his commitment to agriculture by saying, “Knowing the same hands that feed and care for cattle out of session are the same hands  gaveling the Senate into session has always been a comfort to farmers across this state.  Governor Ramsey worked to maintain a good business environment for agriculture in Tennessee and we owe a debt of gratitude for his commitment to Tennessee farmers during his 24 year career in the legislature.”