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TOPEKA–Jim Barnett, a recently declared candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, has announced a statewide tour that starts in central and western Kansas focusing on agriculture, feedlots, seed, grain and value-added products.

The tour will start on July 20 and 21 and include a variety of businesses, farms, feed yards, as well as a chamber of commerce. Over the course of two days, Barnett will be in Great Bend, Kinsley, Dodge City, Garden City and Scott City.

He will be in Great Bend Thu., July 20, at 9:30 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office, 1125 William Street.

“Food and nutrition are the foundation of our state’s economy,” Barnett said. “It is important that this foundation be strong. That’s why I am starting my campaign by meeting with the people who work in these areas every day. “

“Growing up on a farm at the edge of the Flint Hills, a handshake meant as much as any contract,” Barnett stated. “For me, this tour is my handshake to the people who supply our food and food products. I want their ideas for our #OneKansas agenda. And as governor, my door will always be open to them so I can hear how best we can help.”