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Volume XXVII
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KPA Annual Meeting held in Topeka
KPA helps sponsor K-State Swine Profitability Conference
The KPA Annual Meeting was held February 19, 2007 in Topeka. KPA members adopted a new KPA Policy Handbook. This document will provide leadership and staff with direction on certain issues. To view the final document, visit the KPA web site or contact the KPA office for an electronic copy.
The Kansas Pork Association was again a sponsor of the Kansas State University Swine Profitability Conference held February 6, 2007, at the K-State Union. Dr. Robert Desrosiers, of Boehringer-Ingelheim of Canada, gave a lecture titled, “Current Understanding of the Transmission and Control of PCVAD.” Dr. Mike Brumm of Brumm Swine Consultancy also talked about “Troubleshooting Growing-Finishing Production.” Alan Haverkamp , (left) KPA Excecutive Board Member from Bern, talked on “How We’ve Grown Our AgriBusiness with the Help of Family and Friends.”
March 2007
During lunch, Joy Philippi, (above)President of the National Pork Producers Council, from Bruning, Nebraska, provided an overview of national legislative issues.
Kent Condray, Clifton; Alan Haverkamp, Bern; and Ron Suther, Blaine, were elected to three-year terms on the KPA Executive Board. Michael Springer, Sycamore, was elected to fill a one-year vacancy on the Board.
KPA Executive Board Meeting held in Topeka
The Kansas Pork Association Executive Board also held a meeting on February 19, 2007. The group re-elected Pete Sherlock DVM, Washington, to serve as Chairman for 2007.
Dr. John Lawrence, (above) Iowa State University, talked on “Will There be Enough Corn to Go Around? – Impact of Biofuels on Corn and Soybean Meal Prices.” Stan Weber, (left) Color Announcer on Radio Network for K-State Sports talked about “Life Lessons That Can be Learned from the History of K-State Football.”
Contact the KPA for more materials or information on the event.
PRODUCERS HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE ISSUES WITH LEGISLATURE
More than 50 Kansas Senators and Representatives attended the annual pork legislative reception held in the evening of February 19, 2007. This was a social event where KPA producers had the chance to talk to our state Senators and Representatives about issues pertaining to the pork industry as well as thank them for their year of service to the Kansas legislature.
(above from left to right) Garry Keeler, Kansas GOLD Coordinator, KPA Executive Board members Tom Frederick, Hugoton, Jim Nelssen, K-State Research and Extension, Ron Suther, Blaine, review the Resolutions to the National Pork Act Delegate Body.
Representative Sharon Schwartz, Washington, who serves as the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, spoke to the group on the 2007 Legislative session. Tim Stroda, KPPC PresidentCEO and the rest of the Board recognized Kelly Wondra, Ellinwood, for his year of service as the 2006 KPPC Chairman of the Board.
Gary Reckrodt, CMA Consulting, provided information on the National Pork Producers Council’s LEADR program. This program is designed to encourage pork producers to become more involved in national legislative issues.
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