WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued a statement today, Friday, April 12, congratulating Kip Tom of Leesburg on being confirmed to serve as ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome, Italy. Tom was confirmed by the full … Read More
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) today. Tuesday, Sept. 18, announced the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted unanimously to advance the nomination of Kip Tom of Leesburg. Tom is nominated to be Ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for … Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today chaired a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during which five nominees were considered for confirmation, including Kip Tom of Leesburg. Tom is nominated to be Ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and … Read More
LEESBURG — Kip Tom, chairman of Tom Farms, is to be accorded the rank of ambassador during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture at the Department of State. The announcement was made Wednesday by President Donald J. Trump. … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — President Donald Trump’s visit to Indianapolis last week included a special invitation to Kip Tom, of Tom Farms, Leesburg. Not only did Tom get to attend the speech, which focused on the GOP tax reform plan, but he met with Trump briefly prior to the tax … Read More
LEESBURG — Could Indiana have a second Hoosier be included in President-Elect Donald Trump’s inner circle? Even more so, could it be someone from Leesburg? Politico, an online political magazine, as well as Hoosier Ag Today, Indiana’s Farm Network, both posted today, Wednesday, Nov. 9, that chief executive … Read More
WARSAW — It was a special evening Friday, Oct. 21, at the Kosciusko County Republican Hall of Fame Banquet. Not only were two individuals named the 2016 Woman and Man of the Year, but a special recognition was given to former State Senator V. Richard (Dick) … Read More
LEESBURG — Kip Tom, Leesburg, chief executive officer of Tom Farms LLC, has been appointed to Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump’s new Agricultural Advisory Committee. “I had been given a hint a few weeks back, that I would get a call,” said Tom. “The biggest thing, there … Read More
WARSAW — The changes in 4-H, new challenges, global involvement and recognition of individuals who have helped in numerous ways were part of the annual Kosciusko County Purdue Extension Dinner held earlier in March. Kip Tom, Leesburg, a national trustee of 4-H and FFA, was the keynote … Read More
FORT WAYNE — Conservative farmer and businessman Kip Tom, Leesburg, hit the airwaves on Saturday night with the first television advertisement of his campaign for Congress in Indiana’s 3rd District. “As a political outsider who has grown a family business and created jobs in our community, the … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Republican businessman and family farmer Kip Tom has officially filed to appear on the ballot for United States Representative in Indiana’s third Congressional district. Tom submitted his paperwork with Secretary of State Connie Lawson earlier today and made the following statement: “Since announcing my candidacy, I … Read More
KANSAS CITY, MO — Kip Tom of Tom Farms and candidate for U.S. Congress was selected along with Ambassador Kenneth Quinn of the World Food Prize to receive the Agriculture Future of America Leader in Agriculture Award. The award was presented Friday, Nov. 6.
Read MoreLEESBURG — Leesburg farmer and businessman Kip Tom will report raising more than $153,000 in the first 25 days of his campaign for Indiana’s Third Congressional District.
Read MoreLEESBURG — Kip Tom, Leesburg, president and chief executive owner of Tom Farms, is taking the steps necessary to run for Congress in the 3rd District and expects to make a formal announcement next month.
Read MoreThe campaign season for 2016 has officially started before the 2015 municipal election is complete. That was evident at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday evening. The announcement by U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman to seek Indiana’s U.S. Senate seat in the 2016 election, has … Read More
With the cooler weather of fall comes one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for farmers – harvest season. As farmers head to the fields to harvest, farm-vehicle traffic increases on local roads and highways. Local farmers encourage all drivers to exercise caution when … Read More
