Background
Jim Baird was born in Fountain County, Indiana, in 1945.[1] He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in animal science from Purdue University in 1967 and 1969, respectively, and his doctorate in monogastric nutrition from the University of Kentucky in 1975.[2][1] He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972.[1] He previously worked as a farmer and a small business owner. From 2006 to 2010, he was commissioner of Putnam County. From 2010 to 2018, he served in the Indiana House of Representatives.[1]
- Ph.D:
- University of Kentucky
- Graduate:
- Purdue University
- Bachelor's:
- Purdue University
Campaign money
- Raised
- $358K
- From individuals
- $91K
- From PACs & party
- $197K
- Own money
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