Jim Nichols | |
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Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture | |
In office 1982–1990 | |
Governor | Albert Harold Quie Rudy Perpich |
Member of the Minnesota Senate | |
In office 1977–1981 | |
Personal details | |
Born | James Nichols June 19,1946 |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Minnesota Morris (BS) |
James W. "Jim" Nichols (born June 19,1946) is an American farmer and politician.
Nichols lives in Lake Benton,Lincoln County,Minnesota and is a farmer. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota Morris. Nichols served in the Minnesota Senate from 1977 to 1981 and was a Democrat. He then served as the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture from 1982 to 1990. [1]