chris herr - bridging the divide, finding common ground
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How Pennsylvania is“Bridging the Divide –
Finding Common Ground”
Chris HerrPennAg Industries Association
Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders SummitMay 2, 2012
Who is PennAg Industries Association Existed for more than 130 years Full-time, full-service membership
association representing agri-business enterprises of all size and types
Eight councils—over 500 members Working to create and maintain an
effective, viable and competitive environment for Pennsylvania Agribusiness to grow and prosper.
Who is Chris Herr Lancaster County farm boy Penn State graduate Former agriculture deputy secretary PennAg Executive Vice President Advocate for agriculture Environmental advocate Animal welfare advocate
Here’s what I think Agriculture is “always” evolving With proper management and an open mind
towards technology and trends I believe in the animal production practices used in America.
Lets not confuse companion animals with food animals.
I’m disgusted by insincere politics getting in the way of animal welfare—from both sides.
Educating the Public
By the numbers400,000+ public visitors10,000 FT2 6,472 FT2 field, stream, equipment
display3,528 FT2 Pole Barn400+ Volunteers168 Animals100 Different Companies10 Animal displays
1 message
Construction
Opening the doors. . .
Opening the doors. . .
Opening the doors. . .
Opening the doors …
Opening the Doors: Crops and Conservation
Mission Accomplished Overwhelmingly positive response
Normalized Today’s Agriculture
Engage Consumers
