- The Progressive Agriculture Foundation (PAF) has begun establishment of an endowment, thanks to the generosity of its founder, Jack Odle and his wife Sheryl. Their personal contribution launches the foundation’s efforts to establish a $10 million dollar endowment by 2013. Visit the Web site for more information about contributing or call 888-257-3529.
- The Agriculture Department’s Chief Financial Officer Chuck Christopherson announced the selection of Jon M. Holladay as the deputy CFO. In his new position, Holladay is responsible for supporting the requirements of the Chief Financial Officers Act and providing oversight to USDA financial operations, the National Finance Center (NFC), and agency financial organizations.
- Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer will speak during the opening general session of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture annual meeting in Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday, April 1. In addition to Secretary Schafer, the opening general session will feature four highly regarded, robust speakers: Dr. Wes Jamison, University of Florida; Dr. Ray Stricklin, University of Maryland; Steve Kopperud, Policy Directions Inc.; and Charlie Arnot, CMA Consulting.
- Angus enthusiasts across the nation won’t want to miss the 2008 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13-19 in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Angus and Junior Associations will host “Christmas in July” at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The week-long event features the largest single-breed beef cattle show in the world, with more than 1,000 head of cattle exhibited by youth ages 9-21 years old-all members of the National Junior Angus Association.
