James Harsdorf | |
|---|---|
| 8th Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | |
| In office February 15, 2001 – January 6, 2003 | |
| Governor | Scott McCallum |
| Preceded by | Ben Brancel |
| Succeeded by | Rod Nilsestuen |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office January 5, 1981 – January 2, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Michele Radosevich |
| Succeeded by | Richard Shoemaker |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 30th district | |
| In office November 7, 1977 – January 5, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Michael P. Early |
| Succeeded by | Jule Berndt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1950 Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lanette |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Sheila Harsdorf (sister) |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | Farmer |
James E. Harsdorf (born November 7, 1950) is an American dairy farmer and Republican politician from the Pierce County, Wisconsin. He was the 8th secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, serving in the administration of Governor Scott McCallum, and previously served eight years in the Wisconsin Senate and three years in the State Assembly, representing parts of northwestern Wisconsin. His sister, Sheila Harsdorf, also served in the state Legislature, representing both districts he had, and was later secretary of the same department.