Nominee Veneman Seen as Trade Expert for Agriculture Dept
Ann Veneman, President-elect Bush's pick for agriculture secretary, wins early support from consumer advocates and industry groups for her trade experience. Critics fear Midwest farmers' interests may clash with California agriculture’s larger corporate operations. Veneman, 51, previously California agriculture secretary and deputy secretary at USDA, faces confirmation hearings amid debates on food safety, export markets, and farm subsidies.
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Calfornia
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Consumer Amer
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Veneman
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Cook
Environmental Worlang Group
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Senate Agriculture Committee
Agriculture Department
Midwest
Midwest Farms
California
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Natonal Partners Union
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Kansas Association of Wheat Growers
California Post
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Pork promotion checkoff ends after close vote
Farmers narrowly approved the pork industry checkoff in a $54 million program funding research and advertising to promote pork as the other white meat. Opponents say the referendum favored processors and large farms, and some voting irregularities were cited by critics. USDA officials face challenges while farmers continue paying the fee.
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Mid-Atlantic regional farm conference highlights agritourism shift
Regional farmers and advocates from the mid Atlantic gathered for a two day conference at the Maryland Extension Center to share ideas on diversifying farms toward agritourism and organic produce. Keynote Tom Frantzen urged openness to new methods while addressing StarLink biotech concerns and the consolidation of big agriculture that could erode local farming democracy.
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Madreda Ninence Center
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Maryland Cooperative Extension
Howard County
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Tabb Farm
Kearneysville
Tabb
Norman
Cameron
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Hill High
Winchester
Wrights
Wright
Frederick County
Kelly Harding
Thurmont
Ron Holter
Middletown
Holter
Harding
Bruce Mertz
Toaoe Eesence
Future Harvest
Chesapeak Alliance For Sustainable Agriculture
Mid- Atlantic
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