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Discovering

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133rd PennAg Annual Meeting Program

Annual Business Meeting Report

March 24, 2011Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

P E N N A G I N D U S T R I E S A S S O C I A T I O N

March 24, 2011

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Lancaster, PA for the 133rd PennAg Annual Meeting & Spring Banquet!

As we enjoy the surroundings of beautiful Lancaster County, let us reflect upon this year’s annual meeting theme: “Discovering Opportunity through Challenge” reminds us of the ever-present opposition towards the agriculture industry and our ability to overcome that resistance. Various factors continue to challenge our industry, whether it be animal welfare, consolidation, urbanization, or activist agendas. Our goal for this annual meeting is to provide you with the facts and talking points necessary to confidently stand up for agriculture.

Throughout the day, you will hear from an illustrious group of speakers. I encourage you to take what you will learn home and apply it to your business, helping us to make Pennsylvania agriculture even stronger. Through the annual meeting, we seek to provide you with the armor necessary to move forward, while feeling proud about your role in producing a safe, affordable food supply for the growing population.

I would also like to personally thank each of our sponsors for their continued support of the PennAg Annual Meeting & Spring Banquet. Our members are the pulse of the association, and the loyalty of our sponsors makes it possible for our membership to convene. We truly appreciate and value your dedication throughout the years and look forward to your support for many years to come.

This event as a time to learn and enjoy the company of one another. I look forward to visiting with each of you throughout the day.

Best Wishes,

Richard R. Cole, PACMA, Inc.President of the PennAg Board of Directors

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Annual Meeting Headquarters

• President’s Reception

• Banquet• Entertainment

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• Main Entrance

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• Welcome • Keynote Presentation• Viewing of movie • Business Meeting • PAC Luncheon

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Thursday, March 24

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Registration Desk Open - Front Lobby

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast - Outside Ballroom A, Lower Level

8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Welcome Remarks - Ballroom A Jay Shannon, Annual Meeting Committee Chair

8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. View first half of Food, Inc. - Ballroom A

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion - Ballroom A, Lower Level

9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Break

9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. View second half of Food, Inc. - Ballroom A, Lower Level

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Panel Discussion - Ballroom A, Lower Level

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Panel/Audience Question/Answer - Ballroom A, Lower Level

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Political Action Committee Luncheon - Ballroom B, Lower Level Charlie Gerow, Quantum Communications

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Keynote Presentation - Ballroom A, Lower Level Charlie Arnot, Center for Food Integrity

2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Break

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Annual Association Business Meeting - Ballroom A, Lower Level

3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Agronomic Products / Seed Council Meeting - Limerock Room, LL Featuring Kimberly O’Brien, Monsanto

Food & Beverage Trends - What You Need to Know - Cornwall, LL Mary Lorson & Stephanie Gibney, Pavone

Past President’s Council Meeting - Strasburg Room, Lower Level

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. President’s Reception - Lampeter Exhibit Hall, First Level

6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Spring Banquet - Showroom, Upper Level

6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Program - Showroom, Upper Level Distinguished Service Award Presentations

7:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Humor for the Heart of Agriculture - Showroom, Upper Level Comedian, Damian Mason

Agenda

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Charlie Gerow is the CEO of Quantum Communications, a Harrisburg based public relations and issue advocacy firm. Charlie was recently named one of the Top Influencers in Pennsylvania by Politics Magazine and in 2009 he was selected as one of the Top Ten Political Consultants in Pennsylvania by PA2010.com. A graduate of the Villanova University School of Law, Charlie began his career on the campaign staff of President Ronald Reagan, for whom he continued to work after he left office. Charlie is the political analyst for WHP-TV21, the Harrisburg CBS affiliate, and appears weekly on their “Face the State” program.

Charlie Gerow

Kay Johnson is a native Virginian who has worked professionally with agriculture promotion and education for more than twenty years. She joined the Animal Agriculture Alliance in 1994 and was named Executive Vice President in 2004. Kay is responsible for program and issue management, as well as industry relations. She is also the industry liaison to USDA on matters related to farm animal welfare and the OIE’s initiative developing international farm animal welfare guidelines. Additionally, Kay served as the coordinator for the Animal Agriculture Alliance Coalition that addressed the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production. She is a leading spokesperson on farm animal welfare issues and has provided hundreds of presentations and media interviews on related matters.

Kay Johnson

Speakers

Charlie Arnot is CEO of the Center for Food Integrity and President of CMA, a consulting company with offices in Missouri, Iowa, Indiana and Ohio. The Center for Food Integrity is a national non-profit organization dedicated to building consumer trust and confidence in today’s food system. In his role as president of CMA, Charlie and the CMA team work with companies and associations across the food system in issues management, public relations, strategic facilitation and marketing communications. Charlie is recognized as a thought leader on food and agriculture issues and is a thought provoking writer and speaker.

Charlie Arnot

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Speakers

Mary Lorson and Stephanie Gibney both represent Pavone, a full-service marketing, advertising and PR agency based out of Harrisburg, PA. They are specialists in food and beverage marketing and have clients such as The Hershey Company, The Campbell Soup Company, The National Watermelon Promotion Board, Turkey Hill Dairy Ice Cream and Ice Tea, The Mid-Atlantic Dairy Council, Yuengling Breweries and The PA Wineries Association. This is the third year Pavone is travelling the country sharing their nationally-recognized food and beverage trends with leading food marketers, producers and retailers.Mary Lorson

Brian Snyder is Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), a position he has held since 2001. PASA is considered one of the largest sustainable ag organizations in the U.S., annually hosting a Farming for the Future conference in State College (PA) that has drawn over 2,000 participants from as many as 40 states and 8 different countries. During his tenure, the PASA membership has grown from about 1,000 to nearly 6,000 individuals. Brian serves on several related boards, including the FoodRoutes Network, which operates the popular Buy Fresh Buy Local program nationally, and the PA State Council of Farm Organizations. He also serves in an advisory capacity for the PA Dairy Task Force, the Northeast Sustainable Ag Working Group and the School of Hospitality at the Penn College of Technology.

Brian Snyder

Kimberly O’Brien is Director of Government Affairs for Monsanto, a company 100 percent devoted to agriculture. Monsanto is focused on applying innovation and technology to help its farmer customers increase yields while conserving more of our world’s precious resources including soil, water and energy. In her role, Kimberly conducts outreach to policymakers and agricultural groups in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic U.S. and Puerto Rico. O’Brien serves as policy lead to the State & Local Government Affairs Team and has primary responsibility for co-existence and food industry issues. She also serves on the Board of the Food Industry Association Executives (FIAE).

Kimberly O’Brien

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Over 20 million layers worldwide are already living and producing eggs in enriched systems. Call and find out why more layers and equipment owners prefer Tecno Poultry Equipment.

We specialize in new and remodeled

layer and pullet systems. Larry Horst

Lancaster, PennsylvaniaTel: 717-587-3458

[email protected]

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Sponsors

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Appreciation

Diamond Level

Lancaster, PA

Gold Level

APEXEMM Sales & Service, Inc.MidAtlantic Farm Credit

PCS SalesRisser’s Poultry, Inc.

Thank You to Our Loyal SponsorsThank You to Our Loyal Sponsors


Silver LevelAdams Building Contractors of PAAlfagreen SupremeBoyd Station LLCBrookneal PoultryCenturion PoultryClark’s Feed Mills, Inc.Country View Family FarmsCumberland Valley Cooperative AssociationEsbenshade Farms/MillsHighmark Health Insurance CompaniesHunter Keystone PeterbiltMainJoy Unlimited, Inc.Maple Lodge Farms Ltd.Meherrin FertilizerMichael Foods, Inc.MonsantoPenn Embryo, Inc.PMA GroupSylvite Sales, Inc.Wenger Feeds

Thank You to Our Loyal SponsorsThank You to Our Loyal Sponsors

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PatronAgrotain InternationalArm & Hammer Animal NutritionBakery Feeds, Inc.Cobb-Vantress, Inc.Creative Financial GroupDSM Nutritional ProductsF.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc.Fulton BankGehman Feed MillGingrich Animal Supply, Inc.Hershey Equipment Company, Inc.Hostetter Grain, Inc.Hybrid TurkeysJ.W. Safety Management & TrainingKreamer Feed, Inc.Lohmann Animal Health InternationalLongenecker’s Hatchery, Inc.Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Inc.Maple Lawn AssociatesMelhorn Sales, Service & Trucking Co.PDM Insurance AgencyPenn FreightlinerPennfield CorporationSecurus Agribusiness CenterT.A. SeedsThe Old Mill-TroyTrout, Ebersole & Groff, LLPVal-Co Companies, Inc.Venture MillingWells Fargo Insurance ServicesZeiset Equipment, Inc.

SponsorsBeginning in the 1970’s as a small family business, Adams Building Contractors of PA has matured into a multi-state corporation, becoming a trusted leader in the Construction Industry. ABC is a leader in the construction of bulk material storage and handling facilities. Visit www.adamsbc.com for further information.

Agricultural Products Extension, LLC (APEX) is a marketing and merchandising company that specializes in the purchase, sale and distribution of whole cottonseed, wheat mill feeds and other agri-cultural commodities. APEX purchases commodities and distributes primarily to commercial dairy farms and feed mills.

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Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a leader in specialty inorganic chemicals, animal nutrition, and specialty cleaners and has a rich history of improving herd performance and producer profitability by raising the bar on feed ingredient quality. Visit www.churchdwight.com for additional information.

AGROTAIN International is the world’s largest producer of Stabilized-Nitrogen™ fertilizers. Marketed under the brands AGROTAIN®, AGRO-TAIN PLUS and SUPERU®, StabilizedNitrogen fertilizer products contain proprietary nitrogen stabilizer technology. This award-winning technol-ogy has a proven track record, backed by worldwide research studies. AGROTAIN’s StabilizedNitrogen products reduce nitrogen losses from urea and UAN, and extend plant-available nitrogen for healthier plants and higher yields. Visit www.AGROTAIN.com for more information.

Founded in 1960, Alfagreen Supreme is a leading supplier of dehydrated alfalfa products. Alfagreen Supreme has more than a century’s worth of experience in growing and supplying dehydrated alfalfa to domestic and international markets. For additional information, visit www.alfagreensupreme.com.

Bakery Feeds, a division of Griffin Industries, specializes in the recycling of inedible bakery waste such as bread, dough, pasta, crackers, cereal, bagels, sweet goods and snack chips. A complete recycling process of drying, cleaning, mixing and milling operations transforms 100% of these by-products into a high-energy feed ingredient known as Cookie Meal®. In 1993, Bakery Feeds merged with Griffin Industries, Inc., one of the largest independent, privately owned animal by-products and bakery by-product recycling companies in North America. For additional information visit www.griffinind.com.

Boyd Station, LLC operates a soybean processing and feed commodity transloading facility in Danville. Local PA soybeans and all-natural pro-duction processes are used to produce premium soy feed ingredients. Boyd Station also offers traditional bulk feed ingredients for pickup or delivery. Visit www.boydstation.com for more information.

Sponsors


Based in Shamokin, PA, Clarks Feed Mills serves the feed needs of the dairy, livestock and poultry industries. For additional information call (570) 648-4351.

Centurion Poultry, Inc. (CPI) is a family owned company, specializing in the production and marketing for a variety of egg layer strains, each serving a specific market need. CPI produces parent stock and commercial chicks and hatching eggs for the U.S. market and beyond. Visit www.centurionpoultry.com for further information.

Country View Family Farms, LLC and Pleasant Valley Ag, LLC are pork production and procurement companies that coordinate supply of 2,400,000 market hogs for the Clemens Food Group annually. Operations are based out of Pennsylvania and supply ranges from eastern Indiana to central New York and far south as North Carolina. Pleasant Valley Ag, LLC also provides services to help support the agricultural industry. For further information, visitwww.countryviewfamilyfarms.com.

Brookneal Poultry, a family-owned business located in Brookneal, Va., has been serving the poultry industry since 1958. Brookneal Poultry offers specialized transportation services, including loading services by providing certified crews trained in the proper handling of fowl. For additional information visit www.brookneal.net/poultry/.

Cobb-Vantress is the world’s oldest poultry breeding company. Beginning in 1916 in Massachusetts, Cobb has developed into the global leader in broiler breeding. For additional information, visit www.cobb-vantress.com.

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F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc. includes seven divisions with four manufacturing facilities. Brown’s has made a strong commitment to continued growth and to have a positive impact on markets with innovation, reliability, dedication and service. For additional information visit www.fmbrown.com.

A family owned business, Esbenshade Mills is located in the heart of Mount Joy. Serving the swine and poultry industries, Esbenshade Mills produces fine quality feeds. Partnering with the Mill is Esbenshade Farms, which also serves the swine and poultry industries. For more information and product details call (717) 653-8061.

EMM Sales & Service, Inc. is a family owned business that sells and services agriculture related equipment. They specialize in Walinga bulk feed transportation equipment and Walinga Agri-vac pneumatic grain handling systems. Located in Brownstown, PA, their 18,000 square foot garage and parts department follow up equipment sales with full service. Visit www.emmsales.com for further information.

Located in Shippensburg, Cumberland Valley Cooperative Association is dedicated to meeting your feed and fertilizer needs. Their products include specialty poultry feeds, pesticides and nitrogenous fertilizers. CVC also supplies corn drying, grain storage and feed mixing making them diverse enough to satisfy many of your feed and crop needs. For more information call (717) 532-2191.

Since 1976, Creative Financial Group has delivered comprehensive, state-of-the-art financial solutions. CFG offers a comprehensive suite of financial services that range from life, disability income and long-term care insurance to estate planning, investments and retirement planning. Visit www.creativefinancialgroup.com for additional information.

DSM Nutritional Products is the world’s leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids and other chemicals to the feed, food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. DSM serves the aquaculture, cattle, poultry and swine industries. Visit www.dsm.com for further information.

Sponsors

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Highmark offers quality health insurance to 49 counties in Central and Western PA. Their actions are guided through their mission: to provide access to affordable, quality health care enabling individuals to live longer, healthier lives. They are now one of the largest health insurers in the U.S. To find out more visit www.highmark.com.

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Hershey Equipment Co. is the largest distributor for Big Dutchman in the United States and supplements its product line with turnkey project solutions for steel buildings, grain storage systems and feed mills. They offer their customers one stop shopping-from engineering and building construction to equipment sales, installation and service. Visit their web site at www.hequip.com for additional information.

Gehman Feed Mill is located in Denver, PA. Serving the companion, equine, livestock and poultry industries, Gehman Feed Mill produces fine quality feeds. For more information and product details call (717) 336-5585.

Gingrich Animal Supply, located in Fredericksburg, PA has been delivering top quality live poultry to the Bronx-Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Metro New Jersey and Philadelphia areas since 1962. For additional information, please call (717) 865-2837.

Fulton Bank, a full-service commercial bank operating 91 offices, strives to help you meet your financial goals. As one of the leading financial institutions in our region, Fulton Bank provides customers with the best in banking services and products, investment management and trust services. Visit www.fultonbank.com for further information.

GingrichAnimal Supply, Inc.

Penn Freightliner operates in six locations: Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Philadelphia, Bridgeport, NJ and Hagerstown, MD. They sell and service Freightliner trucks, Sprinter vans, Mitsubishi trucks and Hensley feed trailers. Penn Freightliner also operates a full-service parts department and body shop. Please visit pennfreightliner.com for additional information.

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Founded in 1947, Kreamer Feeds has been dedicated to formulating high quality feed products. Specializing in their organic feed line, Nature’s Best Organic, Kreamer Feeds strives to produce and provide the best organic feeds on the market today. Visit www.kreamerfeed.com or call (570) 374-8148 for further details.

Kirby Agri Inc., the largest wholesale fertilizer distributor in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, serves agricultural, landscape, and turf wholesalers with a complete line of fertilizer and plant nutrients. Visit their web site at www.kirbyagri.com for further information.

Hostetter Grain, located in Oxford, PA, has been serving the ag community for more than 35 years. For more information about their grain merchandising, please contact (610) 932-4484.

J.W. Safety Management provides OSHA, EPA (DEP) & DOT regulatory compliance; Employee Safety Training; Loss Control Management & Control of Injury Costs. J.W. Safety travels coast to coast to serve all types of business with special emphasis in agribusiness. Visit www.jwsafety.com for additional information.

Hunter’s Truck Sales, Parts and Service has grown to become the largest commercial truck dealer in the Northeast Region. Hunter’s mission is to build long-term relationships by providing excellent products and services that reflect value, integrity and teamwork. Visit www.HunterTruckSales.com for a list of locations throughout Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.

Hybrid Turkeys is the primary breeder that delivers the industry’s best combination of feed conversion, durabilty and overall profitability. Hybrid customers all over the world continue to profit from their on-going research and development programs. Improvement in Hybrid’s well-established, wide-ranging gene pool ensures that various strains of turkeys are available to specifically address every market need. For additional information, visit www.hybridturkeys.com.

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In 1960, John Melhorn saw the need to provide full time poultry catching crews. In 1965, Melhorn’s purchased its first truck designated to hauling live poultry. Presently located in Mount Joy, PA, Melhorn’s have 4 full time crews who are dedicated solely to the transportation of chickens and also offer poultry servicing for both layer and broiler flocks. For further information, visit www.melhornsst.com.

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955 and is 100% family owned. Maple Lodge Farms has grown to employ approximately 2,200 people, processing 400,000 chickens per day. Maple Lodge brings new ideas to the table by traveling the globe to discover delicious chicken products and interesting menus for customers. For additional information visit www.maplelodgefarms.com.

Maple Lawn Associates (MLA), established in 1928, is a third-generation family-owned poultry operation. Located in Central Pennsylvania, Maple Lawn produces embryo eggs for the vaccine industry. For more information, call (717) 463-2342.

MainJoy Unlimited, Inc. is a poultry handling company located in Mount Joy, PA. Among the various services provided by MainJoy are housing of day-old chicks, loading and unloading starter pullets, loading broilers and loading layers at the end of their lay cycle. Call (717) 492-0123 or email [email protected] for further information.

Located in Elizabethtown, PA, Longenecker’s Hatchery is a family-owned company committed to supplying high quality hatching eggs and broiler chicks to Pennsylvania’s farmers and regional poultry companies. For additional information, call (717) 367-1545.

Lohmann Animal Health International is a leading manufacturer and supplier of poultry biologics for the U.S. and International vaccine markets as well as a full range of feed specialties and additives. Based in Winslow, Maine, Lohmann Animal health International is a member of the PHW group, a 40-company enterprise that is active in the markets of nutrition, health and agriculture. Visit www.lahinternational.com for further details.

LDCommodities is a world leader in the processing of agricultural products and the merchandising of a diverse range of commodities. Their strategy has enabled outstanding year-on-year growth, as the number one cotton and rice merchant worldwide and in the top three in orange juice, wheat, corn and sugar and in the top five in oilseeds and coffee. Visit www.ldcommodities.com for additional information.


Sponsors

Pennfield Feeds manufactures dairy, equine and specialty feeds and Ritter Food Service supplies the food-service and food-retail sectors with fresh poultry, custom-cut meats, seafood, dry goods and frozen food products. For further details about Pennfield, please visit www.pennfield.com.

MidAltantic Farm Credit provides farm and country home loans, loans for equipment and buildings, land loans, construction loans, improvement loans and production/operating loans. They are the largest ag lender on the East Coast. Need a loan? Visit www.mafc.com for further details.

PCS Sales, a division of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, provides domestic fertilizer customers access to all three nutrients through a single salesperson and billing system. Potash Corporation is the world’s largest potash company. For additional information, visit www.potashcorp.com.

PDM Insurance Agency, Inc is an Independent Insurance Agency located in Chambersburg, PA. PDM represents approximately 20 different insurance companies and writes all types of insurance except for Health insurance, with an emphasis on agricultural related insurance. PDM is licensed in PA, MD, DE, VA & NY. Call 1-800-701-4050 or visit www.pdminsurance.com for further details.

Meherrin Fertilizer, Inc. is a distributor of Dry Bulk and UAN Fertilizer throughout the East Coast. Terminals are located in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world’s natural resources. To learn more, please visit www.monsanto.com. Follow Monsanto on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/MonsantoCo, on Facebook® at www.facebook.com/MonsantoCo, or subscribe to their News Release RSS Feed.

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leading food processor and distributor with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. Michael Foods has become a leader in the food industry by introduc-ing innovative, value-added food technology and customer solutions. For further information, visit www.michaelfoods.com.

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T.A. Seeds has been growing and marketing their family seed products for 77 years. T.A. Seeds offers an across the board genetic diversity: Agrisure®, Herculex®, LibertyLink®, YieldGard®, & Roundup Ready® - that isspecifically selected and grown for the Eastern farmer. More than 90% of T.A. Seeds’ corn and soybean hybrids are grown on T.A. Seeds’ eastern farmland. For more information, visit www.taseeds.com.

For more than 80 years, Risser’s Poultry has excelled in the traditional wholesale of poultry and are also involved in trucking, broiler and egg production. Additionally, Risser’s is contracted to haul pullets from farm to farm. Call (717) 626-5466 for additional information.

Sylvite Sales is a wholesale terminal and logistical company head-quartered in Lewistown, PA. The organization has developed into a major independent supplier of plant nutrients and other agriculture inputs on the eastern seaboard. The company is positioned with all major producers of Nitrogen, Phosphates, Potash and micro nutrients in both liquid and dry products. Visit www.sylvite.com for further details.

Securus is a full service agency offering property and casualty coverage, employee benefits, bonds, financial services, and third party administration. Their AgriBusiness department has been providing comprehensive insurance coverage to the agricultural community for the past 20 years, working with dairy, poultry, grain, mushroom and many other types of commodities. Visit securusgroup.com or contact Betsy Linn at [email protected] for further information.

The PMA Insurance Group specializes in worker’s compensation, offering a full spectrum of property and casualty products and services including, commercial multi-peril, general liability, commercial auto, commercial property, umbrella and international coverage. PennAg offers a Workers’ Safety Incentive Program which is underwritten by PMA Companies and provides the opportunity for participating members to receive a return of dividends. For additional information about PMA, contact Matt Roschella at (717) 730-8049.

Sponsors

The Old Mill-Troy, Inc. is a Vitamin trace mineral premix company serving the North eastern states and the Mid Atlantic region. Old Mill specializes in custom vitamin trace minerals, custom mineral blends, direct fed microbials and silage inoculants. The Old Mill also distributes for the following companies, Milk Specialties, Diamond V, Balchem, Kemin and Central Life Sciences. For additional information, visit www.oldmilltroy.com.


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In business since 1944, Wenger’s Feed Mill, Inc. has grown to become one of the most comprehensive agricultural feed and service companies on the East Coast. Wenger’s provides a full range of services including nutritional, laboratory, pullet, flock and egg marketing. Wenger’s Feed Mill, Inc. serves Eastern and Central Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland. For detailed information on services offered, visit their web site at www.wengerfeeds.com.

Located in Manheim, PA, Zeiset Equipment has been serving the agriculture industry for more than 20 years by selling, installing and servicing poultry, swine and livestock equipment. Call Zeiset Equipment at (717) 665-4056 for further details.

Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP is a full service certified public accounting firm located in Lancaster, PA. Since 1929, they have provided quality accounting, auditing, tax and business consulting services to their clients. They have the expertise to provide complete financial services to individuals, large and small businesses, as well as other agencies and organizations. For more information, please visit www.troutcpa.com.

Venture Milling works with leading nutritionists to provide specialized protein blends to the dairy, poultry, swine, and export markets with blend facilities located in Binghamton, New York; Seaford, Delaware; andAnsonville, North Carolina. For more information, an email can be sent to [email protected].

Wells Fargo Insurance Services is one of the five largest insurance brokers in the United States. Having a local presence in Mechanicsburg, PA, clients have access to Commercial Insurance and Employee Benefits expertise. WFIS provides access to a large number of specialty insurance programs for agribusinesses designed for: Feed Mills, Egg Processors, Fertilizer Manufacturers, Food Processors and Distributors, Poultry Processors, and mortality coverage for poultry and swine. For additional information contact Tom Troutman at 717-506-3028 or [email protected].

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Val-Co is your one-stop-shop for all poultry (and other) production needs. Val-Co is dedicated to providing knowledgeable field representation and delivering the best customer service. Val-Co continues to lead the filed with innovative research, enabling them to provide fresh solutions for the their customers. For further information, visit www.valcompanies.com.

Annual Meeting AttendeesAdams, JamesWenger Feeds101 West Harrisburg AvenueRheems, PA 17570(717) [email protected]

Alger, KevinCTB, Inc.P.O. Box 2000Milford, IN 46542(574) [email protected]

Alvarez, KenLohmann Animal Health International8 Arbor RoadFalmouth, ME 04105(207) [email protected]

Anthony, CarlNortheast Agri Systems, Inc.139A West Airport RoadLititz, PA 17543(717) [email protected]

Arner, JeffEastern Pork, Inc. / ALL Holding Co.266 W. Cherry LaneSouderton, PA 18964(215) [email protected]

Bailey, ScottWenger Feeds101 West Harrisburg AvenueRheems, PA 17570(717) [email protected]

Baker, Dr. MeeCeeVersant Strategies116 Pine Street, 5th FloorHarrisburg, PA 17101(717) [email protected]

Barricella, TonyGSI GroupP.O. Box 90417Chicago, IL 60696(217) [email protected]

Beamesderfer, SamuelGehman Feed Mill44 North 3rd StreetDenver, PA 17517(717) [email protected]

Blauch, BrentAqua-Life, Inc.930 Tulpehocken RoadRichland, PA 17087(717) [email protected]

Bobb, DanKreamer Feed, Inc.P.O. Box 38Kreamer, PA 17833(570) [email protected]

Bradford, AndyAlpharma Animal Health39 Morning CircleMarietta, PA 17547(908) [email protected]


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B & B POULTRYCO. INC.

Purchasers and Processorsof Spent Fowl

Family Owned and Operated - Established 1945

QUALITY SERVICEMark I. Fisher, President Josh Fisher, General ManagerLouis Rothman, Vice President Don Scott, Director of Operations

P.O. Box 307, Almond Road • Norma, NJ 08347Call Mark, Lou or Josh

(856) 692-8893

USING SANITIZED CARTSFOR THE MOST EFFICIENT FARM-LOADING AVAILABLE

Brouse, ChrisCenturion Poultry1095 Washington RoadLexington, GA 30648(706) [email protected]

Brown, Dr. CarlF.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc.P.O. Box 67Birdsboro, PA 19508(610) [email protected]

Buckwalter, RoryEMM Sales & Service, Inc.141 Zooks Mill RoadBrownstown, PA 17508(717) [email protected]

Buehler, BobKreamer Feed, Inc.P.O. Box 38Kreamer, PA 17833(570) [email protected]

Byler, SuzanneSylvite Sales (USA) / Sylco Service Terminal6395 S.R. 103 NorthLewistown, PA 17044(717) [email protected]

Carr, RandyBrookneal PoultryP.O. Box 130Brookneal, VA 24548(434) [email protected]

Cochran, FredMeherrin Fertilizer, Inc.P.O. Box 367Quinwood, WV 25981(304) [email protected]

Colby, SallyFarm Chronicle / Farming [email protected]

Cole, RichardPACMA475 East High StreetPalmyra, PA 17078(717) [email protected]

Cook, JimCenturion Poultry, Inc.17 Canterbury CourtLititz, PA 17543(706) [email protected]

Conrad, JohnEMM Sales & Service, Inc.141 Zooks Mills RoadBrownstown, PA 17508(717) [email protected]

Cotner, RussBoyd Station, LLC125 Elysburg RoadDanville, PA 17821(570) [email protected]


Annual Meeting Attendees

Hershey, WayneHershey Equipment Company, Inc.255 Plane Tree DriveLancaster, PA 17603(717) 393-5807

Finch, GeoffWenger Feeds101 West Harrisburg AvenueRheems, PA 17570(717) [email protected]

Fleetwood, KeithKreamer Feed, Inc.P.O. Box 38Kreamer, PA 17833(570) [email protected]

Fulmer, BrianHunter Keystone Peterbilt, LP1463 Manheim PikeLancaster, PA 17601(717) [email protected]

Gehers, KarenKreamer Feed, Inc.P.O. Box 38Kreamer, PA 17833(570) [email protected]

Gerhart, MichaelSusquehanna Bank1060 Main StreetBlue Ball, PA 17506(717) [email protected]

Dean, GaryHess MillsP.O. Box 189Paradise, PA 17562(717) [email protected]

Dickson, DoreenHershey Equipment Company, Inc.225 Plane Tree DriveLancaster, PA 17603(717) [email protected]

Doyle, BobPackaging Corp. of America109 Arrowhead DriveManheim, PA 17545(717) [email protected]

Ellis, JimIngredient Resource CorporationP.O. Box 374Mt. Gretna, PA 17064(717) [email protected]

Esbenshade, ChrisEsbenshade Farms/Mills220 Eby Chiques RoadMount Joy, PA 17552(717) [email protected]

Esbenshade, GlennEsbenshade Farms/Mills220 Eby Chiques RoadMount Joy, PA 17552(717) [email protected]



Good, KurtGood’s Livestock, Inc.503 School RoadDenver, PA 17517(717) [email protected]

Groff, JohnSylvite Sales (USA) / Sylco Service Terminal6395 S.R. 103 NorthLewistown, PA 17044(717) [email protected]

Guthrie, MichaelClark’s Feed Mills, Inc.P.O. Box WShamokin, PA 17872(570) [email protected]

Hamilton, JackMaple Lodge Farms Ltd.8301 Winston Churchill Blvd.Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6Y0A2(888) [email protected]

Hampshire, JenniferWhite Oak Mills, Inc.419 W. High StreetElizabethtown, PA 17022(717) [email protected]

Harnish, DaleEarl R. Martin, Inc.P.O. Box 67East Earl, PA 17519(717) 354-4061 x [email protected]

Hauseman, ScottSusquehanna Bank1060 Main StreetBlue Ball, PA 17506(717) [email protected]

Hayn, TomCreative Financial Group16 Campus Blvd., Suite 200Newtown Square, PA 19073(610) [email protected]

Heller, JamesAlfagreen Supreme2404 North Summit StreetToledo, OH 43611(419) [email protected]

Hershey, BrentHershey Ag138 Airport RoadMarietta, PA 17547(717) [email protected]

Hobbs, DuaneSyngenta Crop Protection2710 Long Farm LaneLancaster, PA 17601(717) [email protected]

Horn, TimPennfield Animal Feed TechnologiesP.O. Box 4366Lancaster, PA 17604(800) [email protected]



Isham, RodPrince Agri Products, Inc.113 Carol LaneEnola, PA 17025(217) [email protected]

Kirby, CarrollKirby Agri, Inc.500 Running Pump RoadLancaster, PA 17607(717) [email protected]

Kirby, RickKirby Agri, Inc.500 Running Pump RoadLancaster, PA 17607(717) [email protected]

Kitsch, BillMidAtlantic Farm CreditP.O. Box 7327Lancaster, PA 17604(800) [email protected]

Tom LabuttaYork Ag Products, Inc.P.O. Box 327York, PA 17405(800) [email protected]

Linn, BetsySecurus Group, Inc.454 New Holland Avenue, Suite 300Lancaster, PA 17602(717) [email protected]

Lytle, DavidArm & Hammer Animal Health190 Church RoadLincoln University, PA 19352(610) [email protected]

Martin, MarkLongenecker’s Hatchery1110 South Market StreetElizabethtown, PA 17022(717) [email protected]

Mattocks, JeffThe Fertrell CompanyP.O. Box 265Bainbridge, PA 17502(717) [email protected]

McGrail, FritzWebb’s Super-Gro Products, Inc.P.O. Box CMill Hall, PA 17751(570) [email protected]

McLaughlin, JerryKirby Agri, Inc.500 Running Pump RoadLancaster, PA 17607(717) [email protected]

Meck, RickHershey Equipment Company, Inc.225 Plane Tree DriveLancaster, PA 17603(717) [email protected]



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Health Care Costs Rising?

For 130 years, PennAg has been representing the interests of agribusiness. We offer health insurance underwritten by Highmark Health Insurance Company. PennAg also has great insurance offerings for dental, vision, life/AD&D and short-term disability coverage. Additionally, PennAg offers worker’s compensation coverage provided through The PMA Group.

We may be able to sell you plans for less than you can buy them directly! Call to see if you and your employees qualify.

PennAg Industries Association2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 39

Harrisburg, PA 17112Ph: (717) 651-5920

Fax: (717) 651-5926www.pennag.com

E-mail: [email protected]

PennAg may be able to help!

Melhorn, MichaelMainJoy Unlimited, Inc.608 W. Main StreetMount Joy, PA 17552(717) [email protected]

Meyers, MichaelAPEX LLCP.O. Box 565Hamburg, NY 14075(716) [email protected]

Miller, EricWenger Feeds101 West Harrisburg AvenueRheems, PA 17570(717) [email protected]

Mohr, FredSeedway LLC5901 Vera Cruz RoadEmmaus, PA 18049(610) [email protected]

Newman, DavidNortheast Agri Systems139A West Airport RoadLititz, PA 17543(717) [email protected]

Olinger, MattBayer CropScience169 Pickwick CirclePalmyra, PA 17078(816) [email protected]

Ott, AaronCountry View Family Farms1301 Fulling Mill Road, Suite 3000Middletown, PA 17057(267) [email protected]

Parmley-Gates, KatrineCumberland Valley Cooperative AssociationP.O. Box 350Shippensburg, PA 17257(717) [email protected]

Pastor, DorothyDiamond V1367 Mountain RoadNewburg, PA 17240(717) [email protected]

Pastor, TomPig Improvement Company - USA1367 Mountain RoadNewburg, PA 17240(717) [email protected]

Peechatka, WaltVersant Strategies116 Pine Street, 5th FloorHarrisburg, PA 17101(717) [email protected]

Petit, GeneHy-Line North America, LLC79 Industrial RoadElizabethtown, PA 17022(717) [email protected]



Fulton BankUse ad from last year

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Pierce, ChrisHeritage Poultry Management Services, Inc.2043 Horseshoe PikeAnnville, PA 17003(717) [email protected]

Price, MarkMaple Lawn Associates, Inc.2394 Black Dog RoadMcAlisterville, PA 17049(717) [email protected]

Reininger, JohnHatfield Quality Meats2700 Clemens RoadHatfield, PA 19440(215) 368-2500 [email protected]

Richardson, DougFrost, PLLC425 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 3300Little Rock, AR 72201(501) [email protected]

Risser, BrentRisser’s Grain, LLC1196 Holtwood RoadHoltwood, PA 17532(717) [email protected]

Risser, JeffRisser’s Poultry, Inc.12 Wynfield DriveLititz, PA 17543(717) [email protected]

Risser, JohnEphrata National BankP.O. Box 457Ephrata, PA 17522(717) [email protected]

Robinson, Adrian45 Summer Mountain RoadBernville, PA 19506(610) [email protected]

Roenigk, RichYork Ag Products, Inc.P.O. Box 327York, PA 17405(800) [email protected]

Rohrer, Roger22 Girvin RoadStrasburg, PA 17579(717) [email protected]

Roschella, MattPMA Companies245 Grandview AvenueCamp Hill, PA 17011(717) [email protected]

Rush, DelFrost, PLLC425 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 3300Little Rock, AR 72201(501) [email protected]



Prevent Distributors

Use ad from 2008

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MY-T-SWEET is a highly concentrated sweetener based product used to

increase the acceptance of feeds and the consumption of drinking water.

Works well with: • High Mineral Feeds • Deer Feeds and Minerals • Medicated Feeds • Liquid Feeds or Fats

MY-T-SWEET mixes easily with feed at a rate of 1/2 pound per ton. It contains 99+% active ingredients - the strongest of all sweetener/flavor products on the market!

Available in 40 pound pails.

Shannon, JayMidAtlantic Farm CreditP.O. Box 7327Lancaster, PA 17604(800) [email protected]

Sheaffer, JimChemgro1550 State StreetEast Petersburg, PA 17520(717) [email protected]

Shearer, MikeAdams Building Contractors of PA176 Bowman RoadYork, PA 17408(717) [email protected]

Shirey, BillHershey Equipment Company, Inc.225 Plane Tree DriveLancaster, PA 17603(717) [email protected]

Shirey, NickHershey Equipment Company, Inc.225 Plane Tree DriveLancaster, PA 17603(717) [email protected]

Slothour, JonWenger Feeds101 West Harrisburg AvenueRheems, PA 17570(717) [email protected]

Stine, JeffSylvite Sales (USA) / Sylco Service & Terminal6395 State Route 103 NorthLewistown, PA 17044(717) [email protected]

Stoner, JudySecurus Group, Inc.454 New Holland Avenue, Suite 300Lancaster, PA 17602(717) [email protected]

Sutton, JohnSutton Trading Company224 South Maple StreetAmbler, PA 19002(215) [email protected]

Sydell, BobWenger Feeds101 West Harrisburg AvenueRheems, PA 17570(717) [email protected]

Theis, JoeCumberland Valley Cooperative AssociationP.O. Box 350Shippensburg, PA 17257(717) [email protected]

VanPuffelen, RickCTB, Inc.P.O. Box 2000Milford, IN 46542(574) [email protected]



Vogt, KeithR.K. Vogt Grain1225 Colebrook RoadMarietta, PA (717) [email protected] Wagner, BradHoober FeedsP.O. Box 39Gordonville, PA 17529(717) [email protected]

Wagner, LesPenn Embryo, Inc.621 Stevens RoadEphrata, PA 17522(717) [email protected]

Wagner, MarkWhite Oak Mills, Inc.419 W. High StreetElizabethtown, PA 17022(717) [email protected]

Wagner, SteveCountry Folks2236 Meadow View RoadManheim, PA 17545(717) [email protected]

Warner, TinaRichard’s Energy Group, Inc.781 South Chiques RoadManheim, PA 17545(717) 898-6330 [email protected]

Wertz, JudyHighmark Blue Shield100 Senate AvenueCamp Hill, PA 17011(717) [email protected]

Wible, ChrisThe Scotts Miracle-Gro Company14111 Scottlawn RoadMarysville, OH 43015(937) [email protected]

Wolgemuth, JohnJ.W. Safety Management & Training232 West Main St., Suite 3Palmyra, PA 17078(717) [email protected]

Zimmerman, JohnNortheast Agri Systems, Inc.139A West Airport RoadLititz, PA 17543(717) [email protected]

Zirkle, GinaThe Scotts Miracle-Gro Company14111 Scottlawn RoadMarysville, OH 43015(937) [email protected]



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2011 Annual Meeting CommitteeJay Shannon - MidAtlantic Farm Credit (Chair)

Paul Bechtold - Esbenshade Farm/Mills

Andy Bradford - Alpharma Animal Health

Harold Brecht - Agrotain International

Rory Buckwalter - EMM Sales & Service, Inc.

Doreen Dickson - Hershey Equipment Company, Inc.

Kurt Good - Good’s Livestock

Paul Hann - Land O’Lakes Purina Mills (retired)

Dale Harnish - Earl R. Martin, Inc.

Tom Hayn - Creative Financial Group

Gary Heckman - AgChoice Farm Credit

Mark Martin - Longenecker’s Hatchery

J. Michael Melhorn - MainJoy Unlimited, Inc.

Jeff Musser - Bucher Associates

David Newman - Northeast Agri Systems, Inc.

Mose Payne - PCS Sales

Jeff Risser - Risser’s Poultry, Inc.

Rich Roenigk - York Ag Products, Inc.

Bob Sydell - Wenger Feeds

John Wolgemuth - J.W. Safety Management & Training, Inc.

Sincere thanks to the Annual Meeting Planning/Sales Committee and each of you here today supporting this event. We appreciate your loyalty throughout the year and look forward to serving you, in an effort to help

Pennsylvania agribusiness grow and prosper.

-PennAg staff


AgChoice Farm CreditMechanicsburg, PA

Ag Com, Inc.New Oxford, PA

Big Dutchman USAHolland, MI

Bucher AssociatesLancaster, PA

Creative Financial GroupNewtown Square, PA

CTB, Inc.Milford, IN

Cumberland Valley Cooperative AssociationShippensburg, PA

Embrovac, LLCTamaqua, PA

EMM Sales & Service, Inc.Brownstown, PA

Esbenshade Farms / MillsMount Joy, PA

Evonik DegussaKennesaw, GA

Farmer’s Pride / Bell & EvansFredericksburg, PA

Fulton BankLancaster, PA

Good’s Livestock, Inc.Denver, PA

GSI GroupChicago, IL

Hain Pure Protein CorporationFredericksburg, PA

Heritage Poultry Management Services, Inc.Annville, PA

Hershey Equipment Co., Inc.Lancaster, PA

Hillandale Gettysburg, L.P.Gettysburg, PA

Hostetter & Hostetter, CPAsQuarryville, PA

Hunter Keystone Peterbilt, LPLancaster, PA

Hy-Line North America LLCElizabethtown, PA

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Table Sponsors


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Meherrin FERTILIZER, INC.

Fred Cochran Regional Manager Sales & Marketing Office: (304) 438-7442 Mobile: (304) 667-8627 Fax: (304) 438-7462 [email protected]

Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd.Shartlesville, PA

King ConstructionNew Holland, PA

Kirby Agri, Inc.Lancaster, PA

Kreamer Feed, Inc.Kreamer, PA

Kreider FarmsManheim, PA

Land O’Lakes / Purina FeedCamp Hill, PA

Longenecker’s Hatchery, Inc.Elizabethtown, PA

MainJoy Unlimited, Inc.Mount Joy, PA

Mark Hershey FarmsLebanon, PA

Melhorn Sales, Service & Trucking, Co.Mount Joy, PA

Northeast Agri Systems, Inc.Lititz, PA

Novus InternationalDefiance, MO

PA Department of AgricultureHarrisburg, PA

PACMA, Inc.Palmyra, PA

Penn FreightlinerLancaster, PA

Penn State University - Department of Poultry ScienceUniversity Park, PA

Pennfield Animal Feed TechnologiesLancaster, PA

Pennsylvania Pork Producers CouncilHarrisburg, PA

R.W. Sauder, Inc.Lititz, PA

Risser’s Poultry, Inc.Lititz, PA

Valley Proteins, Inc.Winchester, VA

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Table Sponsors


VencomaticChicago, IL

Wenger FeedsRheems, PA

York Ag Products, Inc.York, PA

Table Sponsors

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Interested in becoming a member of

PennAg Industries Association?

Find out what a membership can

do for you! • Representation • Leadership • Information • Member & Consumer Education • Member Services • Insurance Coverage

Visit www.pennag.com for more information or contact

Kelly Caldwell at (717) 651-5920 or [email protected].

Adams Building Contractors of PAYork, PA

Agricultural, Mfg & Textiles, Inc.Laurens, SC

Akey NutritionMiddleburg, PA

Alfagreen SupremeToledo, OH

Alpharma Animal HealthMarietta, PA

APEXHamburg, NY

Arm & Hammer Animal NutritionLincoln University, PA

Best Vet Solutions, Inc.Lititz, PA

Boyd StationDanville, PA

Brookneal PoultryBrookneal, VA

By-Products, Inc.Chadds Ford, PA

C.F. Zeiler & Co., Inc.Towson, MD

Centurion Poultry, Inc.Lititz, PA

CEVA BiomuneEast Earl, PA

Clark’s Feed MillsShamokin, PA

Country View Family FarmsMiddletown, PA

DSM Nutritional Products, Inc.Moseley, VA

Diamond VNewburg, PA

Earl R. Martin, Inc.East Earl, PA

Engle-Hambright & DaviesLancaster, PA

F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc.Birdsboro, PA

Farmer Boy Ag SystemsMyerstown, PA

Flintrock FarmsLititz, PA

Frost, PLLCLittle Rock, AR

Gehman Feed MillDenver, PA

Harvey Salt CompanyBaltimore, MD

Highmark Health Insurance CompaniesCamp Hill, PA

Hillside Poultry FarmsChambersburg, PA

Hoober FeedsGordonville, PA

Hostetter GrainOxford, PA

Ingredient Resource CorporationMount Gretna, PA

Intervet Schering-Plough Animal HealthSalisbury, MD

IVESCO, LLCBroadway, VA

J.W. Safety Management & Training, Inc.Palmyra, PA

Koch’s Turkey FarmTamaqua, PA

Lohmann Animal Health InternationalFalmouth, ME

MainJoy Unlimited, Inc.Mount Joy, PA

Maple Lodge Farms Ltd.Brampton, Ontario

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Banquet Ticket Purchasers


Martin LimestoneBlue Ball, PA

Maryland Egg Council, Inc.Gettysburg, PA

Meherrin Fertilizer, Inc.Quinwood, WV

Michael Foods, Inc.Klingerstown, PA

MidAtlantic Farm CreditLancaster, PA

Midwest Farms, LLCBlackstone, VA

Morgan, Hallgren, Crosswell & Kane, P.C.Lancaster, PA

PA Farm BureauCamp Hill, PA

Packaging Corp of AmericaManheim, PA

PCS SalesStrongsville, OH

Penn Embryo, Inc.Ephrata, PA

Penn State University - Animal Diagnostic LabUniversity Park, PA

Pennsylvania Dairymen’s AssociationPalmyra, PA

Pfizer Poultry HealthDurham, NC

Pig Improvement Company (PIC) - USANewburg, PA

PMA CompaniesCamp Hill, PA

Prince Agri Products, Inc.Enola, PA

R.K. Vogt GrainMarietta, PA

Reese, Samley, Wagenseller & Mecum, P.C.Lancaster, PA

Risser GrainHoltwood, PA

Securus Agribusiness CenterLancaster, PA

Susquehanna BankBlue Ball, PA

Sutton Trading CompanyAmbler, PA

Sylvite Sales (USA) / Sylco Service & TerminalLewistown, PA

Syngenta Crop ProtectionLancaster, PA

The Scotts Miracle-Gro CompanyMarysville, OH

Triple-M-FarmsLebanon, PA

Versant StrategiesHarrisburg, PA

Wanner AssociatesHarrisburg, PA

Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Inc.Mechanicsburg, PA

White Oak Mills, Inc.Elizabethtown, PA

Windsong StableYork, PA

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Ticket Purchasers


Agenda

2010 Minutes

Executive Vice President’s Report

Committee Reports

Council Reports

Insurance Trust Report

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PennAg Annual Business MeetingMarch 24, 2011

1. Call to Order - President Richard Cole

2. Proof of Due Notice of Meeting – Chris Herr

3. Approval of Minutes of Annual Meeting, May 11, 2010

4. Annual Reports of Officers and Committees

President – Richard Cole Executive Vice President – Chris Herr Treasurer – Brad Wagner

Printed Report Available To All Members – Additions, if any, from:

1st Vice President/Transportation Committee - Tom Pastor 2nd Vice President/Legislative Committee – Rick Kirby 3rd Vice President/Membership Committee – Doreen Dickson Political Action Committee – Tim Horn

5. Council Reports - Print Report Available to All Members - Additions, if any, from:

Agronomic Products Council Aquaculture Council Feed, Grain, and Allied Industries Council Horse Council Manure Haulers/Applicators Council Poultry Council Seed Council Swine Council

6. Insurance Trust Report – Nicole Cassel

7. Nominating Committee Report - Fritz McGrail, Immediate Past President Installation of New Officers and Board Members

8. Old Business

9. New Business Recognition of Exiting Board Members

10. Adjournment

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The annual business meeting of PennAg members was held in conjunction with the PennAg Annual Convention at the Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster, Pa. on March 11, 2010.

The 132nd Annual Business Meeting was called to order by President Fritz McGrail at 9:15 a.m. Fellow Board Members on stage with President McGrail included: First Vice President Richard Cole; Second Vice President Brad Wagner; Third Vice President Tom Pastor; Treasurer Bud Caton; Executive Vice President Chris Herr and Board Member Jeff Risser. One hundred-forty members were in attendance.

Chris Herr verified that Proof of Meeting Notice and Anti-Trust Compliance was served.

The minutes of the May 20, 2009 Annual Meeting were approved with a motion from Richard Cole and second by Brad Wagner. All in favor.

Reports of Officers:President McGrail reported that the organization is sound and the staff has done an excellent job.

Executive Vice President, Chris Herr, provided a written report.

Bud Caton provided a Treasurers Report. In 2009, increases were noted on both dues received and the organization’s overall financial plan. Bud thanked all sponsors, volunteers and staff for supporting the organization at various events. The insurance income was down this past year. The Annual Audit Statement has been completed and is available for review.

Committee and Council Reports:Committee and Council reports were included in the Convention Handbook and a representative from each committee and council provided comments, highlighted in a PowerPoint presentation.

David Newman presented the 2010-2011 slate of officers for the PennAg Board as recommended by the PennAg Nominating Committee. The slate includes:Richard Cole - President Andrew Bradford - New Board MemberBrad Wagner - Treasurer Mike Good - New Board MemberRick Kirby - 2nd Vice President Adrian Robinson - New Board MemberTaylor Doebler III - New Board Member

David Newman made the motion that the slate of officers be accepted. Jim Adams seconded. All in favor. David Newman then made a motion to accept the slate as the new officers and board members. John Sutton seconded. All in favor.

There were no items of Old Business.

New Business:Thirteen new PennAg members were approved to join the association. A motion was made by Mark Wagner to accept the new members. Andy Bradford seconded. All in favor.

On behalf of the association, Chris Herr presented Bud and Ginny Caton with a gift certificate, thanking Bud for his years of service. Bud will continue to help in the transition to new treasurer, Brad Wagner.

Chris Herr thanked exiting board members David Newman and Mary Beth Ruh for their years of service and support to the association.

Newly elected President Richard Cole asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was made by Brent Blauch, seconded by Tom Pastor. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

2010 Annual Business Meeting Minutes


Christian Herr, Executive Vice President

This past year, since the last PennAg Convention & Spring Banquet, has been one of the most challenging of my professional career. It has been filled with many changes that as an association, we have met head on. We believe the issues we address make us relevant to our membership.

The key to the success of PennAg Industries Association continues to be the people involved. The current Board of Directors has shown tremendous leadership. An ever-increasing number of members continue to become more involved in promoting PennAg and its positions on issues. The PennAg staff, much of it new, is outstanding, each day bringing new ideas to the table to serve our members more effectively. I believe this combination has our association well-positioned for the future.

Many accomplishments have occurred in 2010 that are a direct result of the hard work and dedication of the staff. Some are very noticeable, including: a substantial increase in membership, the increased interaction with the legislature and policymakers in Harrisburg, the enhancement of the Keystone Pork Expo and Poultry Progress Day, the addition of the Pennsylvania Soybean Board and the new association web site. Other accomplishments, maybe less noticeable to those outside the office, such as the addition of new membership and insurance computer systems, enhanced cash management, and new financial and budgeting programs, are just as important to the overall health and viability of the association.

PennAg has three new staff members, all who have embraced the idea that PennAg needs to be relevant to each and every member. I believe we have been successful thus far in reaching that goal. We all understand it will be an ongoing process and look to continue our efforts and build upon what has been accomplished in recent years.

The challenges facing agriculture and agribusiness will continue to become more complex, requiring us to be agile in our approach. The policymakers, who will determine many of the laws and regulations that will impact our industry, know less about the agriculture industry than ever before.

Opposition toward today’s agriculture will continue to be well-funded and aggressive. There’s no question about that. It is necessary for the future existence of agriculture to counter our opposition and work to be sure policymakers in Harrisburg and Washington D.C. hear the truth. A strong PennAg Industries Association will help make sure that happens.

We appreciate you joining us today as we discuss how we can work together as an industry to discover opportunity through challenge.

I want to thank every member of PennAg for their support and dedication to this important association. The entire staff looks forward to serving you and the needs of your business in the coming year.

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During past last year, the PennAg Board of Directors met five times. All eight PennAg Councils are represented on the PennAg Board, which discussed and took appropriate action on the following items:

1. Guided the implementation of the Target System for insurance program and payments.2. Guided the implementation of the Computility System for the membership database.3. Guided the development and implementation of a PennAg Facebook page.4. Gained the ability for PennAg to process payments with credit cards for membership and dues through the web site (due to the Computility System).5. Successfully hosted first legislative dinner for PA House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.6. Approved the formation of a new position within the PennAg structure to focus on communication and social media.7. Officially approved the formation of the Horse Council.8. Approved the hiring of Nicole Cassel as the new Director of Insurance Benefits.9. Guided the direction of the 3rd Annual Animal Welfare Forum featuring Dr. Temple Grandin, an event which more than 300 people attended.10. Approved the distribution of thirty scholarship to children of PennAg members.11. Voted to support SB 1305 and SB 1323 (both amending Title 75) during the 2010 Legislative Session.12. Approved minimal restructuring of PennAg membership classes and dues rates.13. Voted to determine the 2011 Distinguished Service Award recipients.14. Provided guidance and direction for the implementation of the PennAg web site, which went live in early December.15. Approved the hiring of Paul Hostetter as the new Assistant Vice President to oversee the Feed, Grain and Allied Industry Council and Poultry Council, as well as the Transportation Committee.16. Approved the hiring of Diane Mshar as the new Administrative Assistant.16. Assisted with the PennAg food booth during the 2011 Pennsylvania Farm Show, which saw a record year in product sold.17. Approved updates to the Rules of Governance of the Agronomic Products Council, as presented by the leadership of the Agronomic Products Council.18. Guided the direction of the first Keystone Pork Expo/Poultry Progress Day, which drew in a record crowd of producers and exhibitors at the combined event.19. Received reports from key management staff at all meetings.20. Received reports from all standing committees of the association at each meeting.21. Received reports from the Insurance Trust and all PennAg Councils at each meeting.22. Reviewed and approved new member’s applications and member terminations at each meeting.

2011 Board of Directors Report


Income/Expenses

Dues 26%

Commission33%

Annual Meeting and Fundraising

Events41%

INCOME

Office Support20%

Councils5% Miscellaneous

5%

People Cost44%

Operating and Supporting

Events26%

EXPENSES


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Committee Members

Chair, Rick Kirby, Kirby Agri, Inc.Jim Adams, Wenger Feeds

Brent Blauch, Aqua-Life, Inc.Dave Boyer, Hy-Line North America

Andy Bradford, Alpharma Animal HealthHarold Brecht, Agrotain International

Richard Cole, PACMADave Dell

Doreen Dickson, Hershey Equipment Company, Inc.Taylor Doebler, T.A. Seeds, Inc.

Duff GeorgeMike Good, Bell & Evans/Farmer’s Pride, Inc.

Tom Hashman, AgBioscience Consulting, Inc.Tim Horn, Pennfield Corporation

Fritz McGrail, Webb’s Super-Gro Products, Inc.Judy Miller, AgCom, Inc.

Fred Mohr, Seedway, LLCDavid Newman, Northeast Agri Systems

Tom Pastor, Pig Improvement Company - USAChris Pierce, Heritage PMS, Inc.Jeff Risser, Risser’s Poultry, Inc.

Adrian RobinsonJeff Schneck, Timac USA

Dan Sharrer, Ag Com, Inc.Jim Sheaffer, Chemgro

Brad Wagner, Hoober Feeds, Inc.

The PennAg Legislative Committee meets bi-monthly and monitors issues ranging from state and federal legislation to state regulatory issues.

Recap of 2010-2011 activities: • January marked the start of a new session for our legislators. • Increasing the number of visits made with legislators and their staff. • Monitoring bills that have been introduced either at the state or federal level. • Review and discuss all PennAg “tracked bills” and establish formal PennAg positions on bills for consideration by the PennAg Board of Directors. • Developed a comprehensive list of Legislative Priorities for 2011. • Conducted a successful Day on the Hill where members visited with more than twenty legislators. • Worked extensively on Chesapeake Bay issues with representatives from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and an array of stakeholders.

Legislative Committee Report


Membership Committee Report

Committee Members

Chair, Doreen Dickson, Hershey Equipment Company, Inc.Andy Bradford, Alpharma Animal Health

Harold Brecht, Agrotain InternationalTaylor Doebler, III, T.A. Seeds, Inc.

John Moose, Fulton BankRich Roenigk, York Ag Products

The 2011 membership renewal has been slightly ahead of previous years. With approximately 92% of dues renewed, the Membership Committee is in the process of contacting those who have yet to renew to determine the next step. Thus far in 2011, the association boasts twelve new members. These members are a result of routine membership recruitment efforts, increased PennAg Council activity, and an increased focus on building membership.

For more than 130 years PennAg has been fortunate to retain a solid membership base despite the continuing consolidation of the industry. For the 2010 dues year, PennAg was able to add forty-five new members, which is an 8.5% increase in membership!

The Membership Committee continues to look for ways to keep the current membership involved and interested in association happenings. While understanding new members are the key to the growth of an organization, retaining members is just as important. The committee will work to decrease membership cancellations by keeping members informed and involved, while listening to comments and concerns.

In late 2010, PennAg staff proudly announced the implementation of a new membership database program and web site. The database and web site allow for registering for events online, credit card payment for events and dues and placement of up-to-date information. One key feature of the system is PennAg staff’s ability to make changes as necessary and not rely on an outside source to make updates/changes/corrections.

The annual Divots for Degrees Golf Outing was held on May 13 at Meadia Heights Golf Club, Lancaster, PA. A profit of $11,990.00 was raised through this event, which benefits the PennAg Scholarship Fund. In 2010, the association was able to provide thirty scholarships to children of PennAg members. Also, the 2010 Silent Auction, held during the PennAg Convention & Spring Banquet, raised more than $2,000 for the fund. A Silent Auction is set to be held once again this year.

The Membership Committee provides oversight on all matter that affect membership and member services provided by the association. If interested in serving on the committee, please contact Kelly Caldwell at [email protected] or 717-651-5920.


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New Members 2010-2011AgBioscience ConsultingWest Chester, PA

Alpine Plant Foods Corp.New Hamburg, Ontario

Bayer CropSciencePalmyra, PA

Bonnie Brae Fruit Farms, Inc.Gardners, PA

Bream Orchards, Inc.Orrtanna, PA

Byers FarmLiverpool, PA

Centre County Grange FairCentre Hall, PA

CPS Mgt. Services LLCElizabethtown, PA

Crestmont Orchards, Inc.Gardners, PA

Diamond VNewburg, PA

E.K. Martin & Sons, Inc.Lititz, PA

Eastern PoultryBeaver Springs, PA

Brett & Kim EberlyNewmanstown, PA

Elanco Animal HealthState College, PA

Engle-Hambright & Davies, Inc.Lancaster, PA

Farmers Union Co-OpGreencastle, PA

Franklin County Conservation DistrictChambersburg, PA

Duff L. GeorgeCarlisle, PA

Group Orchards, Inc.Gardners, PA

Hempt Bros., Inc.Camp Hill, PA

Hidden Springs FarmsMillersville, PA

Hollabaugh Bros., Inc.Biglerville, PA

Hope Hill FarmOxford, PA

Hornafius Insurance AgencyElizabethtown, PA

Hostetter & Hostetter, CPA’sQuarryville, PA

Hummel Farms LLCSunbury, PA

J & S PoultryManheim, PA

McCartney Feed & HardwareFredonia, PA

Meadow Valley Breeder FarmSpring Grove, PA

Meily FarmsMcClure, PA

Midwest Paint Service, Inc.Black Hawk, SD

New Generation PoultryElizabethtown, PA

Penn Ridge Farms, LLCHarrisburg, PA

PA Dairymen’s AssociationPalmyra, PA

PA Quarter Horse AssociationCoburn, PA

Pequea Lawn FarmGap, PA

Pin Oak Lane Farm & Equine Clinic, PCNew Freedom, PA

Linda RhinehartHarrisburg, PA

Rohrer Dairy Farms, LLCWashington Boro, PA

Randall RolfeWyncote, PA

Run ‘n’ Jump FarmBellefonte, PA

Bob & Doreen ShearerMount Joy, PA

George Strawbridge, Jr.Wilmington, DE

Synagro Central, LLCBaltimore, MD

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.Marysville, OH

Versant StrategiesHarrisburg, PA

Vieux Carre FarmsGettysburg, PA

W.L. Zimmerman & Sons, Inc.Intercourse, PA

Wen-Crest Farms, LLCLebanon, PA

Barry WilcherMillersburg, PA

Windsong StableYork, PA

Witmer FarmsLiverpool, PA

Dale WrightMcClure, PA

Yippee! FarmsMount Joy, PA


Chair, Tim Horn, Pennfield Corporation

Since the last annual meeting on March 11, 2010, the Political Action Committee has continued those activities that were started over the last few years and were found to be successful in generating appropriate funds for the use of legislative activities.

Our PAC luncheon at the annual convention at the Lancaster County Convention Center (2010) netted $3,225 in contributions.

Once again, a sporting clays PAC fundraiser was held in September at Martz Game Farm, Dalmatia, PA. Doubling participation this year, more than sixty shooters came out for an after-noon of fun and fellowship, all while showing support for the PennAg PAC. The event was started as a way for non-golfing members to participate in an association outing, build camaraderie and discuss industry issues, all while supporting the Political Action Committee.

In February 2011, PennAg hosted a legislative ‘Day on the Hill’ event. Legislative visits were held at the Capitol Building throughout the day, focusing on issues including antibiotics in food production, the Chesapeake Bay and transportation. Four groups of members toured the halls of the Capitol telling their story and building relationships. To conclude the day, an evening dinner was held in downtown Harrisburg. The dinner served as a time to introduce a group of freshman legislators to PennAg and our organization, as well as to celebrate the industry and provide an opportunity for legislators and agribusiness leaders to informally discuss priorities for agriculture in the years ahead.

The balance in the PAC Fund account as of March 2011 is $18,562.32. Throughout 2010 and the first two months of 2011, PennAg has had the opportunity to support very important friends of agriculture in the legislature.

This committee is an important component of PennAg’s programs and services and we invite all members to participate in the events and to contribute to this effort. It is absolutely imperative for us to support legislators who, in turn, support agriculture and agribusiness. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

A PAC Luncheon will be held during this event as well as a 50/50 raffle at the Spring Banquet this evening. Please give generously to your PennAg PAC fund.

(Please see PAC Fund Account information on next page.)

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PennAg PAC Fund AccountBEGINNING BALANCE FOR 2010….$ 17,117.32

INCOME: 2009 Convention (Member Pledges) $ 1,125.00 2010 Convention (Member Pledges) $ 3,225.00 50/50 Drawing (2010 Spring Banquet) $ 1,620.00 2010 Sporting Clays Event $ 4,725.00 Miscellaneous Contributions $ 800.00 TOTAL INCOME $ 11,495.00

EXPENSE: Mike Folmer for State Senate $500.00 Vogel for Senate $500.00 Committee to Elect Tim Solobay $250.00 Tom Corbett for Governor $200.00 FARMER $150.00 Friends of Mark Keller $300.00 William L. Piper for the 199th Committee $200.00 Friends of Mike Hanna $500.00 Committee to Elect Dave Millard $250.00 HRCC $350.00 Friends of Dave Hickernell $250.00 Committee to Elect Ron Miller $300.00 Citizens to Elect Dick L. Hess State Representative $250.00 Friends of Fred Keller $150.00 Friends of Gordon Denlinger $575.00 Committee to Elect John Bear $500.00 Friends of Jake Corman $400.00 PVPAC $250.00 Friends of Dan Naylor $250.00 Leadership for Tomorrow (Stan Saylor) $250.00 Robbins for Senate $50.00 Committee to Elect John Maher $500.00 Sue Helm for State House Committee $250.00 Citizens for Sam Smith $1,000.00 Vogel for Senate $500.00 Tom Corbett for Governor $1,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSE $9,675.00

PENNAG PAC FUND ACCOUNT BALANCE AS OF 12/31/10…..$ 18,937.32

BEGINNING BALANCE FOR 2011…..$ 18,937.32

INCOME: Miscellaneous Contributions $ 375.00 TOTAL INCOME $ 375.00

EXPENSE: Friends of Mike Brubaker $500.00 Committee to Elect David Millard $250.00 TOTAL EXPENSE $ 750.00

PENNAG PAC FUND ACCOUNT BALANCE AS OF 02/10/11.....$18,562.32

Committee Members

Chair, Tom Pastor, Pig Improvement Company - USALuke Brubaker, Brubaker Farms

John Conrad, EMM Sales & Service, Inc..Danny Good, Good Transport Services, Inc.

Kenton Good, Freightliner of Lancaster & HarrisburgJeremy Hall, Kreamer Feed, Inc.Dale Harnish, Earl R. Martin, Inc.

Don Hartzler, ChemgroMike Herr, Risser’s Poultry, Inc.

Chip Horn, Pennfield CorporationTim Kleinsmith, Growmark FS

Mark Lengel, Webb’s Super-Gro ProductsScott Martin, Wenger Feeds

Astin Melhorn, Melhorn Sales, Service & TruckingJohn Melhorn, Melhorn Sales, Service & Trucking

Adrian RobinsonDan Sharrer, AgCom, Inc.

Curt Stambaugh, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLCPaula Vitz, Capital Associates, Inc.

Tim Wentz, Northeast Equipment Dealers AssociationRobert Zimmerman

The PennAg Transportation Committee has identified the three top priorities: • Increase truck weight, permits and include fertilizer and manure in the list. • Over-width with vehicles of animal husbandry, manure tanks, sprayers and combines. • The issue of local ordinances with trailer widths of 96 inches versus 102 inches.

The Committee reviewed legislation for achieving the aforementioned goals, but there was no legislation passed in the 2010 session effectively addressing these issues.

At a recent Transportation Committee meeting, Tim Cotter, Division Administrator from U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, gave an overview of Comprehensive Safety Analysis. Carriers were previously measured in four categories: Safety Management, Vehicle, Driver and Accident. Now carriers will be assessed by seven criteria, all safety based. The seven areas include: Unsafe Driving, Fatigued Driving, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances, Vehicle Maintenance, Cargo Related and Crashes. Twenty-four months of data will used to score each carrier. Using this system, the lower the score, the better for the carrier.

If you do not currently receive information about Transportation Committee happenings, but are interested in doing do, please contact Paul Hostetter at [email protected] or 717-651-5920.

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Executive CommitteeChair, Duane Hobbs, Syngenta Crop Protection

Immediate Past Chair, Adrian RobinsonFirst Vice Chair, Dean Collamer, Growmark FS

Secretary, Jeff Schneck, TIMAC, USA

Members at LargeJim Bowersox, Chemgro

Larry Burkhart, Little Britain Ag SupplyJennifer Clark, Dow Agrosciences LLC

John Wysolmerski, Doebler’s PA Hybrid, Inc.

Members of this industry represent and participate on various agency advisory boards and committees including the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) Fertilizer Advisory Committee; PDA Farm Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Board; PDA Pesticide Advisory Board, and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Ag Advisory Board. Additionally, long standing relationships with non-regulatory organizations such as the Penn State University Department of Crops and Soil Sciences, Cooperative Extension and Pennsylvania Agronomic Education Society allow for industry input and participation in a wide range of activities.

The administration of the Pennsylvania Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) program continues to be handled through PennAg. The program’s active Board continues to advocate the importance of a CCA to a crop producer and remains dedicated to discovering ways to enlist new CCAs, while maintaining value and benefits for established participants. The annual Keystone Crops and Soils Conference continues to be held in October providing CCAs and other crop production professionals with continuing education and resources. Each year the conference increases the involvement of public sector professionals including NRCS and Conservation District Staff.

Because of the local impact from national industry issues, communication with national industry associations such as the Fertilizer Institute and Agricultural Retailers Association remains critical for the purpose of information sharing and awareness.

Issues receiving attention and continue to be monitored include: • Chesapeake Bay – TMDL’s, reporting of non cost share best management practices, EPA & DEP interaction • Transportation – registration limitations and equipment restrictions per the Vehicle Code – Title 75

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Aquaculture Council Report

Executive Committee

Chair, Michael Rice, Mt. Parnell Fisheries, Inc.Brent Blauch, Aqua-Life

Charles Conklin II, Big Brown Fish HatcheryDoug Holt, Green Springs Trout Farms, Inc.

Robbie Mulberger, Blooming Grove Hunting and Fishing Club/Trout HatcheryRobert Pritts, Laurel Hill Trout Farm, Inc.

William Varano, W.J. Aquaculture The PennAg Aquaculture Council continues to explore avenues for growth and increasing membership activities.

The council coordinated and performed the following tasks throughout the past year: • Successful workshop on the 4 P’s of a safe and sustainable aquaculture industry. This included practices, presentation, promotion and press. • Worked with individuals in the culinary field to explore preparing more fish entrees in local restaurants. • Worked with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) to minimize a General Permit for aquaculture that would have been detrimental to the industry in Pennsylvania. • Worked with PDA on releasing Federal funds to offset feed costs from 2009.

The Aquaculture Council continues to utilize the support from national and regional aquaculture associations, such as the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA), National Association of State Aquaculture Coordinators (NASAC) and the United States Trout Farmers Association.

The PennAg Aquaculture Council currently represents members engaged in production and marketing of numerous species of fish, amphibians and aquatic plants.

If you are not currently involved with the Aquaculture Council but wish to be, please contact Jennifer Reed-Harry at [email protected] or 717-651-5920.


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Executive Committee

Chair, Katrine Parmley-Gates, Cumberland Valley Cooperative AssociationRobert Buehler, Kreamer Feeds, Inc.

Heath Dougherty, Esbenshade Farms/MillsGeoff Finch, Wenger Feeds

Rich Galutia, J.W. Safety Management & TrainingDanny Good, Good’s Transport Service, Inc.

William Hostetter, Hostetter Grain Inc.Fred Keller, K & K Feeds, LLC

Walt Kennett, Kennstock Dairy NutritionRick Meck, Hershey Equipment Company, Inc.

Richard Sharrer, AgCom, Inc.John Breitsman, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (advisor)

Dr. Louis Moore, Penn State University (advisor)Dr. Greg Roth, Penn State University (advisor)

The Feed, Grain, and Allied Industry Council has identified the following objectives for 2011: • Continue the emphasis on “Building a Strong Foundation Training Series” • Increase attendance at FGAI events and identify relevant training to assist members in areas of compliance and good production practices • Continue to support the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture in their efforts to adopt AAFCO guidelines • Assist members with transportation issues, awareness and education through the Transportation Committee

A training seminar will be developed for September, with a focus of Pesticide Recertification.

The annual PennAg/SEPAGBA golf outing and grain meeting will be held in mid-late June at a location to be determined in Lancaster or an adjoining county. This event allows feed and grain members to fellowship with one another. Stay tuned for further information.

If you are not currently involved with the Feed, Grain and Allied Industry Council but wish to become involved, please contact Paul Hostetter at [email protected] or 717-651-5920.

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Horse Council Report

Executive CommitteeChair, Rita McMullen, PDM Insurance Agency

Vice Chair, George Strawbridge, Jr.

For more than 132 years, PennAg Industries Association has successfully represented agribusiness in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We have progressively kept pace with issues and concerns of more than 550 businesses and farm enterprises and are now more relevant than ever.

Moving forward, we strive to be on the cutting edge of issues that impact agribusinesses and the farming community in Pennsylvania. We have been national leaders on issues including food safety, nutrient management, right to farm, and animal welfare matters. We have been honest and forth-right in our dealings with the legislature and policymakers in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. In addition, PennAg has been willing to address complicated issues related to a clean environment, ethical treatment of animals and helping to feed a growing world population.

It is with that in mind that I report to you on our most recent addition to the PennAg Council family; horses. It may be Pennsylvania agriculture’s best kept secret, but the equine industry represents 18% of agribusiness sales in Pennsylvania, second only to the dairy industry. Annually, horses account for more than $10 billion for Pennsylvania’s economy. That is a lot of feed, hay, fence, trailers, trucks, tractors, barns, and tack, not to mention utilities and taxes paid by the thirty-eight thousand people involved in the horse industry who reside in every county and every legislative district in Pennsylvania.

The goal of the PennAg Horse Council is to keep PennAg members informed about the horse industry. The council has aggressively pursued ways to keep this industry strong and viable. It has hosted several legislative tours and solicited PennAg membership from many equine areas. The council has met with numerous legislators and policymakers to discuss issues.

In July, the PennAg Board of Directors officially approved the formation of the Horse Council. The council has nearly thirty active members from many segments of agriculture and agribusiness, as well as a number of new members from the horse breeding industry.

PennAg looks forward to working with you in the future to help you better understand the importance and challenges facing this important economic development, farmland preservation and the equine portion of the agriculture industry.

If you are not currently involved with the Horse Council but are interested in learning more about the council, please contact Chris Herr at [email protected] or 717-651-5920.


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Executive Committee

Chair, Glenn Martin, Quality Mulch Products LLCImmediate Past Chair, Steve Lehman, Lehman Ag Service

Members at Large

Woody Martin, Martin Custom FarmingDave Seymore, East Coast Spreading

Tim Sollenberger, Breezy Valley Liqua-SpreadJeff Zimmerman, Agri-Applicators, Inc.

Following a successful 2010 Manure Expo hosted by Penn State University at the Ag Progress Days site in July, members of the PennAg Manure Haulers/Applicators Council (MHAC) met to determine the council’s direction for addressing proposed revisions to the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Manure Management Manual, which was created in the early 1970s and has received periodic revisions.

The result was the establishment of a “Call to Action” encouraging the submission of public comment to DEP by individual members. A template document was developed for members to use as a foundation of their comments, which expressed concerns and provided suggestions including: inclusion of Certified Manure Haulers/Brokers as farmer resource; constancy of setbacks; exclusion of definitions and unjustified requirements; liability; enforcement; and farmer education.

A comment response document continues to be developed by DEP and a revised Manual is expected to be released this summer.

The new legislative session will carry on the focus of transportation and PennDot regulatory issues facing the hauling and applicating industry. Through the PennAg Transportation Committee and legislative activities, the concerns of the industry will continue to be addressed and included in discussions and opportunities for solutions.

Lastly, representation on the Nutrient Management Advisory Board allows this agribusiness sector to remain involved in the discussions and developments of federal and state nutrient management regulations, TMDL milestones and requirements based on Chesapeake Bay directives.

If you are not currently involved with the Manure Haulers/Applicators Council but wish to become involved, please contact Amy Bradford at [email protected] or 717-651-5920.

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Executive Committee

The Poultry Council focuses on several key areas for the PA poultry industry: • Compliance with the National Egg Safety Rule • Maintaining poultry health and animal welfare education • Implementation of PHTQA a poultry handling and hauling program • Improving relationships in the live bird marketing process • Fundraising for PennAg & Penn State Poultry Science Students’ scholarships

It’s great to be a leader in egg safety! In the past year, PEQAP finally received the recognition and credibility it has deserved for the last nineteen years! PEQAP was used by the FDA when designing the Egg Safety Regulations.

The University of Pennsylvania is working to use the PCR method of testing to expedite turnaround in testing requirements.

Members of the Poultry Health Committee focused on the development of a certification program for live bird handlers and haulers. PHTQA, Poultry Handling and Transport Quality Assurance, has been developed and the project is now in the implementation and training stage! Thank you to everyone involved with this project.

The Live Bird Committee continues to work on ideas to improve the health, transportation, research and oversight of live bird marketing.

Egg promotions and educational activities are in full swing for 2011. We continue to work with teachers, students and consumers, through events including PA Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom, Family & Consumer Science Teacher’s Annual Meeting, and individual classroom presentations. We’ve also partnered with the Altoona Curve and the Reading Phillies for promotions.

PCN coverage was a great value during the PA Farm Show as well as the educational exhibits in the poultry barn. On behalf of AEB, PennAg also returned to Good Taste! Pittsburgh last November.

Poultry Council Report

Chair, Mark Price, Maple Lawn AssociatesLester Adams, Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, Ltd.Carl Anthony, Northeast Agri SystemsDave Boyer, Hy-Line North AmericaRobert Clark, Clark’s Feed MillLes Fisher, Bell & EvansDr. Eric Gingrich, Diamond VPaul Hann, Land O’ Lakes Purina FeedEd Hoffman, Kreider FarmsDuane Lehman, Esbenshade FarmsJ. Mark Martin, Longenecker’s Hatchery

Mike Martz, Martz’s Game FarmJ. Michael Melhorn, MainJoy UnlimitedTom Pantano, Tyson Foods, Inc.Gene Petit, Hy-Line North AmericaChris Pierce, Heritage PMS Inc.Ryan Ranck, BC Natural ChickenJeff Risser, Risser’s PoultryPaul Sauder, Sauder EggsMike Shutt, Empire KosherDoug Stone, Wenger FeedsDr. Robert Owen, Alpharma (Advisor)


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Seed Council Report

Executive Committee

Chair, Andy Ernst, Ernst Conservation SeedsVice Chair, Taylor A. Doebler, III, T.A. Seeds

Secretary, John Wysolmerski, Doeblers Hybrid Inc.Member at Large, Doug Rohrer, P.L. Rohrer & Brothers, Inc.

Immediate Past Chair, Mary Beth Ruh, F.M. Brown’s Sons Seed Division

The PennAg Seed Council continues to share information and participate in activities and initiatives of national and regional seed trade associations, such as the American Seed Trade Association and the Atlantic Seed Association. PennAg members actively participate in committees and leadership of both organizations, thus providing Pennsylvania with an opportunity to be a part of discussions and decision making that affect the entire industry.

Issues receiving attention and continuing to be monitored include: • Seed Labeling and Sales issues – increase awareness of Pennsylvania Seed Law • Mandatory Non-Binding Arbitration • Seed Specifications for PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects • Annual Seed Council Scholarship at Penn State University

If you are not currently involved with the PennAg Seed Council but wish to be, please contact Jennifer Reed-Harry at [email protected] or 717-651-5920.


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Swine Council ReportExecutive Committee

Chair, Scott Bailey, Wenger Feeds

Members at Large

Mark Bricker, Franklin Family Farms, Inc.Drew Derstein, Willow Brook Farm

Kurtis Good, Good’s LivestockJoe Gulick, Pennfield FeedsBrent Hershey, Hershey Ag

Immediate Past Chair, Abe Fisher, F& S Swine Management

The relationship between PennAg Industries Association and the Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council (PPPC) continues to successfully and effectively allow all segments of the industry to be represented and participate in activities promoting pork and the agribusinesses that support and serve producers. 2010 and the beginning of 2011 has allowed the swine industry to unite in areas of animal health, production management, commodity promotion and consumer education.

Members came together for the following events and continue to partner in these areas of interests:

• October is Pork Producers Month – On October 5, a proclamation from Governor Rendell and resolutions from the House and Senate declaring October as “Pork Month” and “Pork Producers Month” were presented during a celebration outside the Capitol Building in Harrisburg. More than 1,000 pork BBQ lunches were served to legislators and their staff at the event, which was

co-hosted by PennAg, the Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council, PA Dairymen’s Association, PA Co-Operative Potato Growers and State Horticultural Association of PA. The afternoon activity served as a reminder of the economic impact and importance of agriculture in Pennsylvania.

• PA Farm Show – The Sow and Litter display at the Farm Show continues to be a tremendously successful way for the swine industry to “open their doors” to the public and allow direct

interaction between the general public and those producing and supporting Pennsylvania pork. For audiences not able to visit the Farm Show in person, the Sow and Litter were highlighted on PCN thanks to an interview conducted by Dr. Kenneth Kephart.

• Keystone Pork Expo – For the first time, the annual Keystone Pork Expo was held in conjunction with Poultry Progress Day. On February 15, more than 800 pork and poultry producers and agri-business representatives gathered at Shady Maple in East Earl for a day of educational sessions, quality assurance training and a trade show with 55 exhibitors. The outstanding support of more than 60 sponsors and the overwhelming attendance makes it exciting to begin thinking about the 2012 event.

• Legislative and Regulatory Action – The PennAg Swine Council structure allows Pennsylvania’s swine industry to have a voice in Washington D.C. as well as Harrisburg, an activity not

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Animal Slaughter and the DEP Manure Management Manual revisions.

• Animal Welfare – In August 2010, PennAg co-hosted an Animal Welfare Forum with PVMA that was highlighted by presentations by Temple Grandin. In addition, the swine industry openly discussed the Willow Hill animal rights undercover video, thanks to a presentation by Eric Haman and Aaron Ott of Country View Family Farms. The presentation included a timeline of

the incident and encouraged attendees to learn from their experiences by focusing on employee relationships and training. Following the Forum, PennAg hosted a ‘veterinarians only’ tour to a hog nursery and broiler farm, allowing participants to see food animal production first-hand and interact with producers.

In November, 2010 PennAg partnered with the Federated Humane Societies of Pennsylvania during the investigation of a hog facility that had an incident resulting in a tremendous mortality issue. The case served as a reminder of the importance of proper management and was a

successful example of how the Pennsylvania Humane Society Police Officer program and industry can work together effectively and efficiently.

• PPPC Administration - PennAg Industries Association is beginning its third year in a three-year initial contract with the Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council for the purpose of providing the council a staff person (Amy Bradford) who has been serving as Executive Director and maintains the daily management of the council. The first two years have been productive and beneficial for both organizations. We look forward to being able to continue the work on behalf of the PPPC for years to come.

• PRRS Area Control – Working with the University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center, stake-holders in the swine industry continue to develop and execute a regional Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) control program. The Swine Health Committee has assisted in producer education by holding several meetings for the purpose of providing explanation of the program and soliciting support.

• Producer Involvement on Agency Boards - In addition to council representation by PennAg staff on committees and boards, Swine Council members Chris Hoffman is beginning his second year as the Swine Producer on the Nutrient Management Advisory and Tom Sollenberger has been reappointed as the Swine Commissioner on the Animal Health and Diagnostic Commission.

If you are not currently involved with the Swine Council but wish to become involved, please contact Amy Bradford at [email protected] or 717-651-5920.

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Executive Committee

Chair, Samuel Beamesderfer, Gehman Feed Mill, Inc.Treasurer, Mel Gehman, Heritage Poultry Management Services, Inc.

David Bates, Mark Hershey Farms, Inc.Rick Kirby, Kirby Agri

Andrew Melick, Melick Aqua Feed, Inc.

The PennAg Insurance Trust program will continue to offer PennAg members high qualityHighmark Health Insurance Company insurance, Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability insurance from The CTGroup, vision insurance from National Vision Administrators and dental insurance from United Concordia.

Currently, the Trust provides coverage for employees of 114 PennAg members. The Trust has more than 220 individuals/families enrolled in the dental plan, nearly 250 individuals/families enrolled in the vision plan, 90 groups enrolled with either Life/AD&D and/or Short-term Disability with the CT Group, and 91 members participate in the Highmark Health Insurance plan. Overall, there are 796 individuals and 923 dependents with some form of insurance coverage through the PennAg Insurance Trust.

The PennAg Insurance Trust offers health insurance to groups with three or more employees and/or owners. Highmark offers competitive rates and 52 plentiful plans from which to choose. PennAg’s Insurance Producer will run a quote and have the rate information available to discuss in-person, upon any members’ request. An employer group may add the dental, vision, and life/AD&D and short-term disability insurance to their benefit offerings at any point in time.

The Insurance Trust Board is seeking one additional member to fill a seat on the Board. The Board meets two to three times per year to discuss relevant insurance information and address any concerns, which insurance members may have. If an individual is interested in learning more about the requirements of the position, they are invited to contact a current member of the Board or Nicole Cassel, Director of Insurance Benefits for PennAg.

Nicole is in the process of visiting current PennAg Industries Association members, both who participate in the Insurance Trust program, as well as all others, in an effort to maintain a personal connection between PennAg staff and members. If you are interested in having Nicole schedule a visit to your company, to discuss the different insurance offerings through the PennAg Insurance Trust, or to meet with your employees during an open enrollment period to answer any insurance-related questions, or for any other reason, please contact Nicole directly at [email protected] or 717-651-5920.

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Support a Good CauseVisit the Silent Auction! A silent auction will be held throughout the day, proceeds benefiting the PennAg Scholarship Fund. Thank you to our members and friends who have donated the following items to be included:

2 tickets to the Penn State vs. Alabama football game, donated by PSU Poultry Science APG

4 seats in the Diamond Club for a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game, donated by Hatfield Quality Meats

Bar-B-Que Set, donated by F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc.

Basket of Delicious Leidy’s & Alderfer Pork Products, donated by Eastern Pork, Inc./ALL Holding Co.

Embroidered Kreamer Blankets, donated by Kreamer Feed, Inc.

Fire Extinguisher and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combination Detector, donated by J.W. Safety

Foursome of Golf at Honeybrook Golf Club, Honey Brook, PA, donated by Bucher Associates

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Gift Card, donated by Heritage Poultry Management Services, Inc.

Olde Greenfield Restaurant Gift Certificate, donated by Northeast Agri Systems, Inc.

Windross Model Truck, donated by AgCom, Inc.

And much more donated by Hershey Equipment Co., Meherrin Fertilizer and Pfizer Poultry Health. Be sure to check it out!

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Distinguished Service Award Recipient - Non-Industry

The PennAg Industries Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce former Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding as the 2011 Distinguished Service Award Recipient, Non-Industry Category. Redding has provided exemplary leadership and continues to work to benefit the agriculture industry. A true friend to agriculture, the association wishes to thank Mr. Redding and honor him for his commendable actions.

Governor Rendell nominated Redding to serve as the Commonwealth’s 24th Secretary of Agriculture in September 2009, and he was confirmed by the state Senate in December 2009. He previously served as Executive Deputy Secretary for the Department. Redding served a total of 16 years in the State Department of Agriculture.

Redding currently serves as Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Delaware Valley College. He is responsible for leadership and oversight for all academic related matters including program development, evaluation, faculty development, strategic planning and budgeting in the agronomy and environmental sciences, dairy science, large animal science, equine studies, horticulture, ornamental horticulture and environmental design, agribusiness, food science and management, and animal biotechnology and conservation program areas. He also has administra-tive oversight of the agricultural production units of the college, including the horticulture production farm, dairy and livestock farms and Roth Farm, the college’s living museum and farm.

Redding holds both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Agriculture and Extension Education from the Pennsylvania State University. He served Pennsylvanians for more than 20 years in Harrisburg and in Washington, D.C., as the agricultural policy advisor and executive assistant to former Senator Harris Wofford (D-PA), and as a member of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s executive staff. He has also been involved with Future Farmers of America for three decades and served as Vice President of the state organization.

Redding has an innate passion and understanding of production agriculture, having worked on his family’s dairy farm in Gettysburg and later operating a dairy farm with his wife Nina. Redding, his wife and two sons make their home in Adams County, PA.

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Distinguished Service Award Recipient - Industry

The PennAg Industries Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce R.B. (Bud) Caton as the 2011 Distinguished Service Award Recipient, Industry Category. Former PennAg Board Member and Treasurer, Bud has provided exemplary leadership throughout his lifetime and continues to work on behalf of the agriculture industry.

Bud Caton served as Manager of Financial Services for Land O’Lakes Purina Feed in Camp Hill, PA , a position from which he retired in 2005. After earning a B.S. in Business Administration in 1962 from Virginia Tech, Bud went on to join the Ralston Purina Company in January 1963, thus beginning his forty-two year career with the company. As Manager of Financial Services, the majority of his career was spent providing financial and business management counseling to agribusinesses to help improve business profitability and financial soundness.

Prior to moving to Camp Hill in 1980, Bud held various management positions in financial services with Purina Mills in Macon, Georgia; Wilson, North Carolina; St. Johnsbury, Vermont; St. Louis, Missouri; and Columbus, Ohio.

Married for forty-eight years, Bud and his wife, Ginny, currently reside in Camp Hill and enjoy visiting their two children and six grandchildren, while trying to keep up with all of their sporting events! Bud also enjoys fly fishing, model trains and Corvettes.

Bud is also very active in his community, where he was formerly involved with Boy Scouts, as an assistant Scout Master, an Eagle Scout of 1955 and member of the Order of the Arrow (Scouting’s National Honor Society). He also currently serves as an Elder of Christ Presbyterian Church in Camp Hill, where he recently served as chairperson of the Interpretation & Stewardship Commission.

The association offers a sincere thank you to Mr. Caton and wishes to honor him for his commendable leadership in agriculture and agribusiness. PennAg looks forward to continuing to work with him for many years to come, for the betterment of the industry.

R.B. (Bud) Caton Land O’ Lakes / Purina Feed


Advertiser IndexAdams Building Contractors of PA ................................................................................. 32American Egg Board ........................................................................................................... 73B & B Poultry Co., Inc. .......................................................................................................... 22Centurion Poultry, Inc. ........................................................................................................ 42Eastern Poultry ...................................................................................................................... 28EMM Sales & Service, Inc. ................................................................................................... 20Esbenshade Farms/Mills ..................................................................................................... 32Farmer Boy Ag Systems ...................................................................................................... 40Farmers Pride/Bell & Evans ............................................................................................... 30Fulton Bank ............................................................................................................................ 32Harvey Salt Company .......................................................................................................... 36Heritage PMS ......................................................................................................................... 32Hershey Equipment Company, Inc. ................................. INSIDE FRONT COVER, 26Hunter Keystone Peterbilt, L.P. ........................................................................................ 42Hy-Line North America ...................................................................................................... 24Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health ..................................................................... 44Janssen Farms Hatcheries ................................................................................................. 34Kirby Agri ................................................................................................................................ 70MainJoy Unlimited, Inc. ...................................................................................................... 24Mark Hershey Farms, Inc. .................................................................................................. 34Meherrin Fertilizer, Inc. ...................................................................................................... 40Melhorn Sales, Service & Trucking Co............................................................................ 26Midwest Farms LLC ............................................................................................................. 30New Jersey Feed Laboratory, Inc. .................................................................................. 40Northeast Agri Systems, Inc. ....................................................................... BACK COVERPA Department of Agriculture ......................................................................................... 28PA Soybean Board ............................................................................................................... 44PCS Sales ................................................................................................................................. 40Penn Freightliner ................................................................................................................. 44Pfizer Poultry Health ........................................................................................................... 36PMA Companies .................................................................................................................. 74Prevent Distributors ........................................................................................................... 34Richards Energy Group, Inc. ............................................................................................ 36Risser’s Poultry, Inc. ............................................................................................................. 22Tecno Poultry System, Inc. .................................................................................................. 7Wenger Feeds ...................................................................................................................... 36York Ag Products, Inc. ........................................................................................................ 34

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