“There is not a more trusted leader in rural Kansas than Joe Newland. He understands the challenges Kansans face every day and will tirelessly fight to protect our land, water, and way of life.”
— Vicki Schmidt
Joe Newland is a 5th Generation Kansan. He was born and raised in Neodesha where he still resides today with his high school sweetheart and wife of 51 years, Dana. Joe briefly attended Kansas State University before returning home to help his family after his father fell ill. He is a first-generation full-time farmer/rancher and has grown his operation through years of hard work.
Joe understands the importance of giving back and consistently answers the call to serve, including 16 years on the Neodesha School Board, 25 years on the Bank of Commerce board and a lifetime of service on agricultural boards like the Farm Service Agency and the Farm Bureau organization.
In 2019, Joe was appointed to fill a vacancy in the Kansas House of Representatives and served three years representing House District 13, including Greenwood, Wilson and Woodson Counties and parts of Elk County. He stepped down from that post in 2022 when he was elected Kansas Farm Bureau President.
Joe and his wife, Dana, operate a diversified farming operation in Wilson County. They farm 4,000 acres of wheat, corn, soybeans and hay and manage a 400 head cow-calf herd. They have four children, 11 grandchildren.
If elected, Joe will serve as both Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Agriculture. He will officially file as a candidate on June 1, when he steps down from his role at Kansas Farm Bureau.
“Kansas has created so many opportunities for me, and honestly this one I never expected. I’m honored to be chosen for this position and excited to talk more with Kansans about how we can put together common sense solutions that will actually lower costs, streamline operations and get government out of the way.”
— Joe Newland