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U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe Congratulates Keith Kisling on Appointment to USDA Advisory Committee
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:37:16 CDT
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced appointments to the reactivated Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture, or AC21. Keith Kisling from Burlington, Oklahoma was appointed to serve on the advisory committee. Appointees will initially serve one or two-year terms, and may be reappointed to serve up to six consecutive years.
"This advisory committee will come together to continue investigating the challenges of coexistence among different forms of agricultural production," said Vilsack. "I hope this committee will recommend workable solutions that will enhance the ability of all farmers to grow the crops they want in order to effectively meet the needs of their customers."
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) congratulated Keith Kisling, former Chairman of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, on his appointment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture (AC21). Kisling is one of 22 representatives appointed to the AC21.
"Today, I congratulate Keith Kisling on his appointment to the AC21," said Inhofe. "As Chairman of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Keith has been a long-time supporter of advancing agriculture in our home state of Oklahoma. As a new member to this committee, I know he will continue to support agriculture initiatives and assist farming communities throughout the nation. I look forward to working with him in the future to effectively meet the needs of our nation's farmers."
The AC21 is composed of 22 members from 16 states. The members represent the biotechnology industry, the organic food industry, farming communities, the seed industry, food manufacturers, state government, consumer and community development groups, the medical profession, and academic researchers.
Russell C. Redding, Interim Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Delaware Valley College, in Aspers, Penn., will serve as Chair of the AC21.
The other members of the AC21 are:
Isaura Andaluz, Executive Director, Cuatro Puertas, Albuquerque, N.M.;
Paul C. Anderson, Executive Director, International Programs, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis, Mo.;
Laura L. Batcha, Chief of Policy and External Relations, Organic Trade Association, Putney, Vt.;
Charles M. Benbrook, Chief Scientist, The Organic Center, Enterprise, Ore.;
Barry R. Bushue, Farmer, Vice-President of the American Farm Bureau Federation and President of the Oregon Farm Bureau, Boring, Ore.;
Daryl D. Buss, Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.;
Lynn E. Clarkson, Farmer and President, Clarkson Grain Company, Cerro Gordo, Ill.;
Leon C. Corzine, Farmer, Assumption, Ill.;
Michael S. Funk, Chairman, United Natural Foods, Inc., Nevada City, Calif.;
Douglas C. Goehring, North Dakota Commissioner of Agriculture, Menoken, N.D.;
Melissa L. Hughes, Corporate Counsel and Director, Government Affairs, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley Family of Farms, Viroqua, Wis.;
Darrin Ihnen, Farmer and Chair, National Corn Growers Association, Hurley, S.D.;
Gregory A. Jaffe, Director, Biotechnology Project, Center for Science in the Public Interest, McLean, Va.;
David W. Johnson, Assistant Director of Research, Cal/West Seeds, La Crosse, Wis.;
Keith F. Kisling, Farmer and former Chairman, Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Burlington, Okla.;
Josephine O. (Josette) Lewis, Director, Agricultural Development, Arcadia Biosciences, Davis, Calif.;
Mary-Howell R. Martens, Farmer and Manager, Lakeview Organic Grain LLC, Penn Yan, N.Y.;
Marty D. Matlock, Professor of Ecological Engineering, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark.;
Angela M. Olsen, Senior Advisor and Associate General Counsel, DuPont Company and Pioneer Hi-Bred, Arlington, Va.;
Jerome B. Slocum, Farmer and President, North Mississippi Grain Company, Coldwater, Miss.;
Latresia A. Wilson, Vice-President, Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association, Florida Chapter, farmer, and physician, Ocala, Fla..
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