Category Archives: Leadership

Envirothon Celebrates the Intersection of Agriculture and Environment

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

I could barely contain an excited squeal (yes—squeal) as I waited for the awards to be announced. I knew in my heart that one of my teams would be named Team of the Year. I say “my” teams without a … Continue reading →

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One Million Strong . . . and Growing!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Editor’s note: This week’s WAgN blog shares observations from outgoing USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan on the status of women in agriculture.  “There is serious momentum behind women in agriculture,” Merrigan says. In the four years I’ve served as Deputy … Continue reading →

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The Women of the First Annual New England Meat Conference

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

In March, I had the pleasure of attending the first annual New England Meat Conference in Concord, New Hampshire. A brainchild of a few Vermont movers and shakers — including Vermont Agency of Agriculture’s Chelsea Lewis, NOFA-Vermont’s Sam Fuller, and … Continue reading →

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