According to Drovers.com, Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh, a professor of agricultural economics and farm policy at Kansas State University, has been elected the new Chair of the Board of Trustees of Farm Foundation, and will succeed Richard Hahn, the retired president of Farmers National Co. Greg Heying was elected Vice Chair. Heying is a senior vice-president of distribution for SUPERVALU.
According to the article,
“Established in 1933, Farm Foundation is directed by a Board of Trustees comprised of leaders in agriculture and the food system. Farm Foundation works as a catalyst for sound public policy by providing objective information to foster a deeper understanding of issues shaping the future of agriculture, food systems and rural regions. Farm Foundation does not lobby or advocate. Its primary product is comprehensive, objective information on economic and public policy issues.”To view the article, click here.
Posted: 08/13/09
