Putnam

Jim Baird is a lifelong resident of District 44, graduating from Purdue University (BS, MS degrees), the University of Kentucky (PhD) and serving on the faculty at both as a graduate assistant. He owns and operates Baird Family Farms and a Home Health Care Agency. Jim is a decorated Vietnam Veteran serving as a 1st Lt. in the United States Army. He was Livestock Specialist and Extension Agent for 8 years followed by 4 years as Program Director and Monogastric Nutritionist for a large multi-state cooperative.