- The National Pork Checkoff Board is accepting nominations to fill five, three-year terms as directors of the board. In addition, candidates are being sought for two open seats on the Board’s Nominating Committee to serve two-year terms starting in 2008. Nominees may be submitted by state pork producer associations, farm organizations and anyone who pays the Pork Checkoff, which includes pork producers and pork importers. Any person who is a producer and has paid all Checkoff assessments due, or is a representative of a producer/company that produces hogs/pigs, is eligible to serve on the National Pork Checkoff Board. The 15 positions on the Checkoff board are held by pork producers or importers who volunteer their time. Please direct application requests and questions to the National Pork Checkoff Board either by mail to 1776 NW 114th St, Clive, IA 50325, by telephone to Lorraine Garner at 515-223-2637, or e-mail LGarner@pork.org.
- Jim Russell, Missouri Agribusiness Association (MO-AG) president for the last 25 years, has announced he is retiring from his presidency position in the upcoming year. The MO-AG Board, staff and members want to thank Jim for his years of service and dedication to the association. Jim’s leadership and experience will be greatly missed by Missouri ag retailers. Consequently, MO-AG is currently accepting résumés for President/Executive Officer. Resumés may be submitted to MO-AG’s legal counsel: Newman, Comley & Ruth, P.C., Attention: MO-AG Search Committee, P.O. Box 537, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0537. Deadline: Résumés must be received by Nov. 15, 2007.
- Join the Secretary of Agriculture and distinguished guest speakers at USDA’s 84th Outlook Forum, “Energizing Rural America in the Global Marketplace”, an annual conference for industry and government leaders, farmers and ranchers, and other agricultural experts. The forum will be held Feb. 21-22, 2008 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Arlington, Va. Register and learn more here. Early registration is $300.
