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Tracey Mann, U.S. Congressman representing Kansas’ 1st district since 2021, highlighted the importance of skilled trades, technical education, and the aviation sector in supporting Kansas agriculture and rural economies through a series of posts on July 17, 2025.

In his first post at 14:00 UTC, Mann wrote, "Skilled trades and precision manufacturing play a vital role in keeping America’s farms running and rural economies growing. I visited Herrs Machine Hydrostatics in Washington, Kansas, to hear about their work supporting agricultural producers with reliable parts, expert service,".

Later that day at 16:38 UTC, Mann posted about workforce development efforts in the state: "Career and technical education is preparing the next generation of Kansas leaders with the skills they need to succeed. I visited Fort Hays State University’s North Central campus in Beloit to hear about their growing programs and the important partnerships they’ve built with".

At 17:51 UTC on July 17, Mann turned his attention to another key industry for Kansas: "Our state relies on a strong aviation sector to support our ag producers, provide good-paying jobs, and make sure our farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers can deliver their products to global markets.

During our @TransportGOP hearing, I heard from @SecDuffy about the".

Tracey Mann was born in Quinter, Kansas in 1976 and currently resides in Salina. He graduated from Kansas State University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Since taking office after Roger Marshall in 2021, Mann has focused on issues affecting rural communities across his district.