Derrick Van Orden receives award for supporting Wisconsin agriculture
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What happened
On October 9, Brad Olson presented the Friend of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Award for Agriculture to Derrick Van Orden. Van Orden received the award after meeting with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation leaders and local farmers. He stated his legislative focus has been on supporting biofuels and protecting farmers from budget cuts.
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Why it matters
The award recognizes Van Orden's work supporting Wisconsin farmers, dairy producers, and rural communities. Van Orden claims he has taken action to protect farmers from budget cuts and has worked to support the biofuels industry.
Derrick Van Orden represents Wisconsin in Congress.
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Who's involved
- Brad OlsonPresented the Friend of Wisconsin Farm Bureau Award for Agriculture to Derrick Van Orden.
- Derrick Van OrdenReceived the award and discussed legislative efforts to support Wisconsin agriculture.
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Brad Olson
college basketball player (1983–1984) Lamar
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Derrick Van Orden
American politician (born 1969)
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