U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Bartow, picked up an endorsement today from former state Rep. Marty Bowen, R-Winter Haven. The two were both running for state agriculture commissioner – one of three statewide Cabinet offices that could open up in 2010. Bowen also announced today that she was closing her campaign, leaving Putnam and state Sen. Cary Baker, R-Eustis, as the candidates. Check their fund-raising totals so far here.

Bowen’s statement:

“It is important for people who care about agriculture to solidify our support behind one candidate for this job and today we have rallied around Adam. Adam is now the candidate for Florida agriculture and he is the best candidate for Florida’s future.”

Putnam has also been endorsed by the Florida Nursery Growers & Landscapers Association, Southeast Milk Producers, Florida Citrus Mutual, Polk County Farm Bureau, Hillsborough County Farm Bureau and Dade County Farm Bureau.

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