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Michael Beam
is an American government official who serves as the
Kansas Secretary of Agriculture
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Prior to his appointment to the position by
Governor
Laura Kelly
, Beam served as Senior Vice President for the Kansas Livestock Association.
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Career
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Following his graduation for
Kansas State University
with a degree in Animal Sciences, Beam joined the Kansas Livestock Association as a Field Representative.
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The Kansas Livestock Association acts as the primary advocacy organization for the state's livestock industry on legislative and industry issues.
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Over the next 38 years, Beam worked a variety of positions for the organization, including as Executive Director of Ranchland Trust of Kansas, and finally as Senior Vice President.
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Beam also served as President of Agribusiness Council of Kansas City.
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Kansas Secretary of Agriculture
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On January 10, 2019, Kelly announced that she would appoint Beam as Kansas Secretary of Agriculture following her inauguration on January 14, 2019.
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Beam was confirmed by the
Kansas Senate
on April 5, 2019 by a unanimous recommendation.
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