FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STATEHOUSE (Nov. 12, 2026) — State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem-elect Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture for the 125th Indiana General Assembly.
"My family and I have been involved in agriculture for generations, including a family business of over 50 years for feed, fertilizer and seed," Doriot said. "I worked for this family business in my youth before becoming the Elkhart County Surveyor for 24 years where I was responsible for over 1,000 miles of agriculture land and drainage systems. My in-laws also operated a dairy farm in DeKalb County where they milked 150 dairy cows on 750 acres. Agriculture has and continues to be a big part of my life."
Doriot will also continue serving on the leadership team as Assistant Majority Whip for the Senate as well as remain ranking member for the Senate Committee on Pensions and Labor.
"I am proud to begin leading a committee I've been a member on for several years," Doriot said. "Agriculture plays a huge role in Indiana's economy and is the heart of everything we do. I look forward to working with my colleagues on important issues facing Hoosier farmers and finding more ways to continue supporting the industry."
Committee hearings can be viewed online by visiting iga.in.gov. Legislative calendars, agendas, vote tallies and proposed legislation can also be found on this site.
The 2027 legislative session will begin with Organization Day on Nov. 17, the ceremonial start of the legislative session.
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State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) represents Senate District 12,
which includes portions of Elkhart County.
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Contact: Karlee Monday, Press Secretary
Karlee.Monday@iga.in.gov
317-232-7184
