 Albertson Proposes Limits on Rulemaking Ability of the Environmental Management Commission
Sen. Charlie Albertson, unhappy with a possible requirement that hog farmers test their streams for pollution, wants to prevent an environmental panel from making regulations for the next two years.
Last Tuesday, a Senate committee approved a measure that would bar the Environmental Management Commission from adopting permanent rules until after July 1, 2011.
Speakers at the meeting said the bill went too far and would prevent the regulatory panel from creating rules to keep reservoirs and other bodies of water clean.
Senate members expressing concern over the current version of the bill said they would be supportive of the bill if it were more narrowly drawn to apply only to rules affecting livestock farmers.
The bill is scheduled to be up for vote by the full Senate on July 28th.
Article compiled from Associated Press story and staff reports.
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Dr. Gene Nemechek Elected Vice President of National Pork Board; Tim Bierman Selected as NPB Leader
Tim Bierman, of Iowa, has been elected by his fellow board members as president of the National Pork Board. Bierman, who had been the board's vice president, has a long history of service to the U.S pork industry through his work on the Iowa Pork Producers Association board and as a two-term member of the National Pork Board.
Former NCPC president, Dr. Gene Nemechek, now a veterinarian with Tyson Foods in Springdale, Ark., was elected vice president of the National Pork Board. Both begin immediately to serve one-year terms.
Nemechek left North Carolina in 2008 to become a swine quality assurance veterinarian with the live swine division of the Tyson Pork Group, Inc. for Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. Gene has a shared responsibility to work with the Tyson pork production units in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri as well as customer quality assurance for the Tyson Pork Group weaned pig and feeder pig customers.
Nationally, Gene serves on the National Pork Board Budget Committee, Resolutions Committee, Pork Safety Committee and Swine Health Committee.
Although we miss him here in North Carolina, we are pleased to see Gene is continuing to make his mark as a pork industry leader!
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 National Pork Producers Council Announces Upcoming Staffing Changes
The following statement is attributed to Neil Dierks, CEO of NPPC:
"It is with regret I have accepted the resignation of Kirk Ferrell, NPPC Vice President of Public Policy, who is leaving to devote more time to his family. I greatly respect and admire Kirk's decision. He will continue in his present position until late September to assist with the transition to a new vice president and to help with a number of critical issues NPPC currently is facing."
"Kirk has provided invaluable service to NPPC and the pork industry during his tenure, which began in 1990. His efforts have included various programming and policy responsibilities, most recently as Vice President of Public Policy since 2001. I wish Kirk continued success in any new endeavors and hope to collaborate with him again in the future."
"Additionally, NPPC is pleased to announce that Audrey Adamson, currently NPPC Assistant Vice President of Public Policy, has accepted the position of Vice President of Domestic Policy Issues effective September 1. Audrey brings a dynamic background and a wealth of experience to the position, which will direct NPPC domestic policy initiatives as well as oversee operational activities of NPPC's Washington, D.C., office. Audrey will serve on the Senior Staff Management Team and will report directly to me."
The following statement is attributed to Kirk Ferrell, Vice President of Public Policy for NPPC:
"I am looking forward to spending much more quality time with my special family and exploring new career opportunities. It has been indeed a great honor and privilege to serve America's pork producers in Washington, D.C. I strongly support the selection of Audrey Adamson to undertake my job responsibilities and am confident she will provide outstanding leadership in achieving favorable domestic public policy solutions for the U.S. pork industry."
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Humane Society University?
The Humane Society of the United States received a higher education license this month to grant bachelor's degrees in animal protection.
In Washington, D.C., and on the Internet, Humane Society University will qualify graduates to work for the more than 17,000 nonprofit organizations nationwide that research, protect, provide services or advocate for animals. HSU will begin offering undergraduate degrees and graduate certificates in animal studies, policy, advocacy and humane leadership in the fall. The faculty includes 20 instructors with doctoral degrees in animal behavior, policy, psychology, sociology, literature, veterinary medicine, law and other fields.
"Offering the degrees makes sense in today's world of complex human-animal relationships," HSU president Robert Roop said.
Applicants must have at least 60 college credits at the freshman and sophomore levels. HSU curriculum provides the final two years of undergraduate study in an eight-week semester. It offers 33 courses which lead to a degree and 45 noncredit opportunities to earn a professional certificate and attend workshops in animal care, shelter management and advocacy throughout the United States.
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2009 Pork Chop Shop at the NC State Fair
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