Associations.ACDI/VOCA ACDI/VOCA Agricultural Cooperative Development International and Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance * 50 F St N.W., Suite 1075, Washington, DC 20001; 202/383-4961, FAX: 202/783-7204 Web site: www.acdivoca.org Year established: 1963 THE AGRIBUSINESS agribusiness Agriculture operated by business; specifically, that part of a modern national economy devoted to the production, processing, and distribution of food and fibre products and byproducts. COUNCIL 1312 18th St N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036; 202/296-4563, FAX: 202/887-9178 E-mail: agenergy@aol.com Web site: www.agribusinesscouncil.org Year established: 1967 CEO/Exec Dir: Nicholas Hollis Membership Dev: Pat Griffith Membership: Various farms, firms, agro-allied AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION 1156 15th St N.W., Suite 302, Washington, DC 20005; 202/457-0825, 800/535-6272, FAX: 202/457-0864 E-mail: ara@aradc.org Web site: www.aradc.org CEO/Exec Dir: Jack Eberspacher Dir, Legislative Policy: Richard Gupton, J.D. Comms Dir: Alicia Fitzpatrick VE Corp Relations & Regulatory Policy: Jim Thrift Membership Assoc: Alida Malcom Membership: 1,000+ ag retailers AGRICULTURE COUNCIL OF AMERICA 11020 King St, Suite 205, Overland Park Overland Park, city (1990 pop. 111,790), Johnson co., NE Kans., a residential suburb of Kansas City; inc. 1960. There is printing and publishing, and the manufacture of apparel, aircraft parts, cement, prepared foods, salt, chemicals, marine accessories, and signs. , KS 66210; 913/491-1895, FAX: 913/491-6502 E-mail: info@agday.org Web site: www.agday.org Pres: Eldon White Membership: 200 ALPHA ZETA Alpha Zeta is a professional fraternity for students and industry professionals in the agriculture and natural resources fields. Founded in 1897 at The Ohio State University, Alpha Zeta is the first and oldest collegiate society for agriculture. PO Box 410260, St. Louis, MO 63141; 314/576-7730, FAX: 314/576-7989 E-mail: info@alphazeta.org Web site: www.alphazeta.org Year established: 1897 Number of employees: 5 CEO/Exec Dir: Steve Drake Mtg/Convention Plnr: Phil Parrish Comms Mgr: Brian Reuwee (reuwee@alphazeta.org) Mtgs: 2005-April 7-9, Ames, IA; 2006-April 6-8, San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l  `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856. , CA Membership: 115,000 Dues: $38 AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL EDITORS' ASSOCIATION (See advertisement in this issue) 120 W. Main St, PO Box 156, New Prague, MN 56071;952/758-6502, FAX: 952/758-5813 E-mail: ageditors@aol.com Web site: www.ageditors.com Year established: 1921 Number of employees: 2 Exec Dir: Den Gardner Membership: 350 Dues: $150 AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL LAW The body of law governing the cultivation of various crops and the raising and management of livestock to provide a food and fabric supply for human and animal consumption. The law as it relates to agriculture is concerned with farmers, ranchers, and the consuming public. ASSOCIATION PO Box 2025, Eugene, OR 97402; 541/302-1958, FAX: 541/302-1958 E-mail: RobertA@aglaw-assn.org Web site: www.aglaw-assn.org Year established: 1980 Number of employees: 1 Exec Dir: Robert P. Achenbach (RobertA@aglaw-assn.org) Mtgs: 2005: Oct 7-8, Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). , MO Membership: 700 Attorneys, bankers/economists Dues: $90 AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION The American Angus Association was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1883, with 60 members. Its original name was shortened in the 1950s from the American Aberdeen-Angus Breeders' Association. 3201 Frederick Ave, St. Joseph, MO 64506; 816/383-5100, 800/821-5478, FAX: 816/233-9703 E-mail: info@angus.org Web site: www.angus.org Year established: 1883 Number of employees: 100 CEO/Exec Dir: John Crouch Dir, Industry & Member Comms: Sara Moyer Dir, Activities & Jr Activities: James Fisher For other persons with this name, see James Fisher (disambiguation). James Maxwell McConnell Fisher (3rd September, 1912 – 25th September, 1970) was a British author, editor, broadcaster, naturalist and ornithologist. Mtg/Convention Plnr: Shelia Stannard Membership: 35,000 registered Angus breeders Dues: $30 AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION The American Bankers Association (ABA) is comprised of banks and other financial institutions. It seeks to promote the strength and profitability of the banking industry by Lobbying federal and state governments, building industry consensus on key issues, and providing products and 1120 Connecticut Ave N.W., Washington, DC 20036; 202/663-5100, 800/226-5377, FAX: 202/828-6078 E-mail: jblanchf@aba.com Web site: www.aba.com Year established: 1875 Pres/CEO: Donald Oglivie Comms Mgr: Virginia Dean Membership Dir: Paul Katz Paul Katz is an American cellist. He is known to concertgoers the world over as cellist of the Cleveland Quartet, which during an international career of 26 years, made more than 2,500 appearances on four continents. Mtg/Convention Plnr: John Blanchfield (jblanchf@aba.com) HR Mgr: Rozlyn Goldyn AMERICAN BUSINESS MEDIA American Business Media is an association of business information providers that was founded in 1906. Currently, the association has more than 300 member companies and delivers business intelligence to industry, Madison Avenue, Wall Street and the Beltway, representing almost 5,000 (See advertisement in this section) 675 Third Ave, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10017; 212/661-6360 FAX: 212/370-0736 E-mail: info@abmmail.com Web site: www.americanbusinessmedia.com Year established: 1906 Number of employees: 17 Pres/CEO: Gordon T. Hughes II CFO See Chief Financial Officer. : Jean Maddalon VP, Bus Dev: Claudia Flowers Sr VP, Media Svcs: John Holden Mtg/Convention Mgr: Miriam Tomaselli Mtgs: 2005-May 1-4 Membership: 230+ b-b media companies and suppliers AMERICAN DAIRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATION “ADSA” redirects here. For the association in charge of debate in Alberta, see Alberta Debate And Speech Association. The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) is a non-profit professional organization for the advancement of dairy science. 1111 N. Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL 61874-9604; 217/356-5146, FAX: 217/398-4119 E-mail: adsa@assochq.org Web site: www.adsa.org Year established: 1906 CEO/Exec Dir: Brenda Carlson Admin Asst: Mary Lou Sproat Mtgs: ADSA/ASAS/PSA Joint Annual Mtg: 2004-July 24-28, Cincinnati, OH Membership: 4,600 educators, scientists, industry Dues: $110 AMERICAN EGG BOARD 1460 Renaissance Dr, Park Ridge Park Ridge, city (1990 pop. 36,175), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb adjacent to Chicago, on the Des Plaines River; inc. 1873. It is chiefly residential. Several national and international corporations have their headquarters in Park Ridge. Nearby is O'Hare International Airport. , IL 60068; 847/296-7043, FAX: 847/296-7007 E-mail: aeb@aeb.org Web site: www.aeb.org Year established: 1976 Pres: Louis Raffel Sr VP, Industry & Mkt Dev: Joanne Ivy AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and representing the interests of U.S. farmers. More than five million members in 50 states and Puerto Rico belong to the AFBF, making it the largest U.S. 600 Maryland Ave S.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20024; 202/406-3600, FAX: 202/406-3604 Web site: www.fb.org Year established: 1919 CEO/Exec Dir: Richard W. Newpher Pres: Bob Stallman (bstallman@fb.org) HR Mgr: Dave Conover (davec@fb.org) Mtgs: January of each year, various cities. Membership: 5.5 million families AMERICAN FEED INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 1501 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1100, Arlington, VA 22209; 703/524-0810, FAX: 703/524-1921 E-mail: afia@afia.org Web site: www.afia.org Year established: 1909 Pres & Treasurer: Joel Newman (jnewman@afia.org) Mtg/Convention Plnr: Barbara Estridge VP, PR/Comms Mgr: Rex Runyon Membership Dir: Jeff Haas Membership: 650 companies Dues: Based on tonnage/sales AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION, INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic. Antonym: dec. , 225 Reinekers Ln, Suite 650, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703/837-8140, 888/890-7333, FAX: 703/837-9365 Web site: www.amseed.org Year established: 1883 Number of employees: 10 Pres/CEO: Richard T. Crowder Membership Dir: Peter Patterson Peter Patterson (April 10 1825 – 1904) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented York West in Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Canada, from 1871 to 1883. He was born in Londonderry, New Hampshire in 1825 and came to Canada West in 1849. Mtg/Convention Plnr: Jennifer Lord VP, Legislative Affairs: Leslie Cahill VP, Intl Mktg: Mark Condon VP, Finance/Admin: Ann Jorss Dir, Admin Svcs: Barbara Surian Mtgs: 2005-June 18-22, Seattle, WA Membership: 800+ seed companies Dues: $500+ AMERICAN SHEEP INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 9785 Maroon maroon, term for a fugitive slave in the 17th and 18th cent. in the West Indies and Guiana, or for a descendant of such slaves. They were called marron by the French and cimarrón by the Spanish. Cir, Ste 360, Englewood, CO 80112-1414; 303/771-3500, FAX: 303/771-8200 E-mail: info @sheepusa.org Web site: www.sheepusa.org Year established: 1989 Number of employees: 8 Exec Dir: Peter Orwick Ad Sales Mgr: Laura Gerhard Mtg/Convention Consultant: Judy Malone Mtgs: 2005-Jan 26-29, Reno, NV Membership: 8,500 sheep producers, wool and lamb businesses AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) is a scientific and professional society of agronomists and scientists of related disciplines, principally in the United States but with a large number of non-U.S. members as well. , CROP SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA), is a scientific and professional society of soil scientists, principally in the U.S. but with a large number of non-U.S. members as well. 677 S. Segoe Rd, Madison, WI 53711; 608/273-8080, FAX: 608/273-2021 Science Policy Office, 900 Second St N.E., Suite 205, Washington, DC 20002 E-mail: headquarters@agronomy agronomy (əgrŏn`əmē), branch of agriculture dealing with various physical and biological factors—including soil management, tillage, crop rotation, breeding, weed control, and climate—related to crop production. .org Web site: www.asa-cssa-sssa.org Year established: 1907 Number of employees: 37 CEO/Exec Dir: Ellen G.M. Bergfeld (ebergfeld@agronomy.org) Program Mgr--Mktg: Betsy Ahner (bahner@agronomy.org) Comms Mgr: Sara R. Uttech (suttech@agronomy.org) Dir, Mtgs & Conventions: Keith Schlesinger HR Mgr: Michela Cobb (mcobb@agronomy.org) Mtgs: 2005-Nov 6-10, Salt Lake City, UT; 2006-Nov 12-16, Indianapolis, IN Membership: 12,000 Active, Student, Emeritus, Sustaining, Certification Dues: $74-$121 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE The American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) is a non-profit professional organization for the advancement of livestock and meat science. Founded in 1908, ASAS is headquartered in Savoy, Illinois, located near the Urbana-Champaign, Illinois area. 1111 N. Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL 61874; 217/356-9050, FAX: 217/398-4119 E-mail: asas@assochq.org Web site: www.asas.org Year established: 1908 Exec Dir: Jerry Baker Assoc Exec Dir: Paula Schutz Mtg/Convention Plnr: Kim Surles Membership Svcs: Judy McClughen Mtgs: 2005-July 24-28, Cincinnati, OH Membership: 5,000 scientists, students, libraries Dues: $110 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF FARM MANAGERS AND RURAL APPRAISERS 950 S. Cherry St, Suite 508, Denver, CO 80246; 303/758-3513, FAX: 303/758-0190 E-mail: asfmra@agri-associations.org Web site: www.asfmra.org Year established: 1929 Mgr Comms/PR/IT: Cheryl L. Cooley (ccooley@agri-associations.org) Mtgs Mgr: Tamela White, CMP CMP (cytidine monophosphate): see cytosine. (1) (CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, NY, www.cmp.com) Part of United Business Media, CMP is a leading integrated media company that offers a wide variety of publications and services in the information (twhite@agri-associations.) HR Mgr: Sarah Quinn (squinn@agri-associations.org) Mtgs: 2005-Oct 27-29, Austin, TX Membership: 2,500 Dues: $10 to $475 AMERICAN SOYBEAN soybean, soya bean, or soy pea, leguminous plant (Glycine max, G. soja, or Soja max) of the family Leguminosae (pulse family), native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Asia, where it has been ASSOCIATION 12125 Woodcrest Executive Dr, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63141;314/576-1770, FAX: 314/576-2786 E-mail: tbrackman@soy.org Web site: www.soygrowers.com Year established: 1920-fd, 1946-inc Number of employees: 47 CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. : Steven Censky Dir Membership: Sue Derscheid Mtg/Convention Plnr: Kathie Mullen Comms Dir: Bob Callanan Corp PR Dir: Tim Brackman Membership: 26,000 soybean producers/industry Dues: $65 (avg) ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ALLIANCE PO Box 9522, Arlington, VA 22209; 703/562-5160 E-mail: info@animalagaliiance.org Web site: www.animalagalliance.org Exec VP: Kay Johnson Comms Dir: Philip Lobo Mtgs: 2005-March 21-23, Arlington, VA ANIMAL HEALTH INSTITUTE 1325 G St N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005; 202/637-2440, FAX: 202/393-1667 Web site: www.ahi.org Year established: 1941 Pres/CEO: Alexander S. Mathews VP, Legislative and Public Affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. : Ron Phillips ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS 111 E. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1000, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 414/272-0943, 866/236-0442, FAX: 414/272-1170 E-mail: aem@aem.org Web site: www.aem.org Year established: 1894 Number of employees: 50 Pres: Dennis Slater Mktg Mgr: Nicole Hallada Mgr, Education Programs: Heide Kraus HR Mgr: Judy Gaus Mtgs: 2005-Nov 6-8, Tucson, AZ Membership: 700+ Ag construction, mining, forestry, materials handling Materials handling The loading, moving, and unloading of materials. The hundreds of different ways of handling materials are generally classified according to the type of equipment used. and utility equipment BIOBASED MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 11701 Borman Dr, #300, St. Louis, MO 63146; 314/372-3519, FAX: 314/569-1083 Web site: www.biobased.com Year established: 2002 Chmn: Kim C. Kristoff Managing Dir: Dan Manternach Member Svcs: Judi Skyles Membership: Biobased manufacturers and affiliate organizations Dues: Vary BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION Biotechnology Industry Organization or BIO was founded 1993 in Washington, DC. James C. Greenwood is BIO's current President. External links
1225 Eye St, NW., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005-5958; 202/962-9200, 800/255-3304, FAX: 202/962-9201 Web site: www.bio.org Year established: 1993 Number of employees: 100 Pres: Carl B. Feldbaum CEO/Exec Dir: Sean Darragh VP, Comm: Dan Eramian VP, Food & Agriculture: Val Giddings VP, Food & Ag Policy and Regulation: Mike Phillips Mike Phillips may refer to
Dir Comms: Lisa Dry Mtg/Convention Plnr: Sandra Teeter HR Dir: Ellen Fernandes Mtgs: 2005-June 19-22, Philadelphia, PA; 2006-April 9-12, Chicago, IL; 2007-May 6-9, Boston, MA; 2008-June 18-21, San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , CA; 2009-May 17-20, Atlanta, GA Membership: 1,100 Dues: Based on sales CANADIAN AGRI-MARKETING ASSOCIATION--ALBERTA 240259 Range Rd 42, Calgary, AB T3Z 2X4; 403/217-4233, FAX: 403/217-4233 E-mail: h.ramsay@telus.net Web site: www.cama.org/alberta Mtg/Convention Plnr: Connie Pruden Membership: 100 marketers in agriculture industry Dues: $140 CANADIAN AGRI-MARKETING ASSOCIATION--MANITOBA 19 Saul Miller Saul Alec Miller (born January 20, 1917 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, died September 1, 1993) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a New Democratic member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1966 to 1981, and held a number of high-profile cabinet portfolios in the Dr, Winnipeg, MB R2V R2V Raster to Vector 3V9; 204/339-0985, FAX: 204/339-0993 E-mail: camamb@mts.net Web site: www.cama.org Exec Dir: George Fraser
Membership: 110 Dues: $110 CANADIAN AGRI-MARKETING ASSOCIATION--ONTARIO 38 Beech St, Collingwood, ON L9Y 2S9; 705/446-0959, FAX: 705/446-1427 E-mail: camaont@georgian.net Web site: www.cama.org Year established: 1966 Number of employees: 1 Exec Dir: Lynn Hewitt Membership: 160 Dues: $125 + GST GST abbr. Greenwich sidereal time GST (in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada) Goods and Services Tax CANADIAN AGRI-MARKETING ASSOCIATION--SASKATCHEWAN PO Box 4005, Regina, SK S4P S4P Solutions for Partners (Germany) 3R9; 306/586-6460, FAX: 306/791-4845 E-mail: tldigintel@sasktel.net Web site: www.cama.org Year established: 1996 Number of employees: 1 CEO/Exec Dir: Tracey L. Irwin (tldigintel@sasktel.net) CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION CENTER 1220 Potter Dr, Room 170, West Lafayette West Lafayette, city (1990 pop. 25,907), Tippecanoe co., W Ind., a suburb of Lafayette, on the Wabash River; inc. 1924. A primarily residential city, it is the seat of Purdue Univ. , IN 47906; 765/494-9555, FAX: 765/494-5969 E-mail: ctic@ctic.purdue.edu Web site: www.ctic.purdue.eclu Year established: 1982 Number of employees: 5 CEO/Exec Dir: John Hassell Mtg/Convention Plnr: Tammy Taylor Corp Relations Mgr: Karen Scanlon Membership: 30 corporate, 30 institutional, 150 individuals COOPERATIVE COMMUNICATORS ASSOCIATION 5307 43rd St, Lubbock, TX 79414-1315; 806/795-2783, FAX: 806/795-5289 E-mail: cca@communicators.coop COOP See Banks for Cooperatives (COOP). Web site: www.communicators.coop Year established: 1953 Number of employees: 1 CEO/Exec Dir: Dr. Susie J.R. Bullock cca@communicators.coop) Mtgs: 2005-June 4-7, Denver, CO Membership: 350 Active and Honorary Dues: $125 COTTON BOARD 871 Ridgeway A ridgeway is a road or path that follows the highest part of the landscape. Roads and pathways
E-mail: info@cottonboard.org Web site: www.cottonboard.org Year established: 1966 Number of employees: 20 Pres/CEO: William R Crawford Comms Dir: Charles B. Robb Membership: 64 U.S. cotton producers and importers COUNCIL FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY INFORMATION * 1225 Eye St, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005; 202/467-6565, FAX: 202/589-2549 Web site: www.whybiotech.com Year established: 2000 Number of employees: 4 Exec Dir: Linda Thrane CROPLIFE AMERICA 1156 15th St, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005; 202/296-1585, FAX: 202/463-0474 Web site: www.croplifeamerica.org Year established: 1933 Number of employees: 31 Pres/CEO: Jay J. Vroom Mtg/Convention Plnr: Cornelia Horner (chorner@croplifeamerica.org) Membership: 84 developers, manufacturers, formulators and distributors of plant science solutions for ag and pest management in the U.S. CROPLIFE CANADA * 21 Four Seasons PI, Suite 627, Etobicoke, ON M9B 6J8; 416/622-9771, FAX: 416/622-6764 E-mail: conlond@croplife.ca Web site: www.croplife.ca Comms Dir: Renee Mactaggart Mtgs: 2005-Sept 20-23, Niagara Falls Niagara Falls, waterfall, United States and Canada Niagara Falls, in the Niagara River, W N.Y. and S Ont., Canada; one of the most famous spectacles in North America. The falls are on the international line between the cities of Niagara Falls, N.Y. DAIRY MANAGEMENT, INC. 10255 W. Higgins Rd, Suite 900, Rosemont, IL 60018; 847/803-2000 Web site: www.dairyinfo.com Year established: 1995 CEO: Tom Gallagher
Tom Gallagher (born February 3 1944) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Florida. Comms Mgr: Jean Ragalie Mtg/Convention Plnr: Pat Van Duys VP, Industry Relations: David Pelzer Corp Relations Mgr: Mike Braden Mtgs: 2004-Oct 24-29, Reno, NE Membership: 18 state/regional dairy promotion groups FARM EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 1000 Executive Pkwy, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63141-6369; 314/878-2304, FAX: 314/878-1742 E-mail: info@farmequip.org Web site: www.FarmEquip.org Year established: 1951 Number of employees: 5 CEO/Exec Dir: Robert K. Schnell (bob@FarmEquip.org) Mtg/Convention Plnr: Vernon Schmidt (vernon@FarmEquip.org) Dir Membership: Hannah Hamontree Membership: 630 manufacturers, marketers and suppliers of shortline equipment Dues: $235 to $920 THE FERTILIZER INSTITUTE 820 First St, N.E., Suite 430, Washington, DC 20002; 202/962-0490, FAX: 202/962-0577 E-mail: information@tfi.org Web site: www.tfi.org Year established: 1883 Number of employees: 18 Pres: Kraig R. Naasz (pbayne@tfi.org) VP, Public Affairs: Kathy Mathers (kmathers@tfi.org) Dir, Comms: Harriet Wegmeyer (hwegmeyer@tfi.org) Mtgs: 2005-Feb 6-8, Marketing Business Mtg, Orlando, FL; 2005-Sept 25-27, World Fertilizer Conference, Toronto, ON Membership: 200 Regular and Associate HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION USA, INC. * One Holstein Place, Brattleboro, VT 05302-0808; 802/254-4551, 800/952-5200, FAX: 802/254-8251 E-mail: info@holstein.com Web site: www.holsteinusa.com Year established: 1885 Mtgs: 2005--Portland, ME Membership: 33,500 dairy producers, Holstein breeders Dues: $25 THE IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION The Irrigation Association, formerly the Association of Sprinkler Irrigation Equipment Manufacturers, is a worldwide industry trade group for irrigation professionals and manufacturers. 6540 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Falls Church, independent city (1990 pop. 9,578), NE Va., a residential suburb of Washington, D.C.; inc. as a town 1875, as a city 1948. There is diverse light manufacturing, including telecommunications equipment. , VA 22042-6638; 703/536-7080, FAX: 703/536-7019 E-mail: webmaster@irrigation irrigation, in agriculture, artificial watering of the land. Although used chiefly in regions with annual rainfall of less than 20 in. (51 cm), it is also used in wetter areas to grow certain crops, e.g., rice. .org Web site: www.irrigation.org Year established: 1949 Number of employees: 13 Exec Dir: Thomas Kimmell Mktg: Cynthia Amos Membership: Jennifer Mielo-Shook Mtgs: Denise Stone Mtgs: 2005-Nov 6-8, Phoenix, AZ Membership: 1,600 irrigation equipment manufacturers, distributors and dealers, irrigation system designers, contractors, educators, researchers, and technicians from the public and private sectors LIVESTOCK PUBLICATIONS COUNCIL (See advertisement in this issue) 910 Currie St, Fort Worth, TX 76107; 817/336-1130, FAX: 817/232-4820 E-mail: dianej@flash.net Web site: www.livestockpublications.com Year established: 1974 Number of employees: 1 Exec Dir: Diane E. Johnson (dianej@flash.net) Mtgs: 2005--Milwaukee, WI Membership: 200 publications and agencies MID AMERICA CROPLIFE ASSOCIATION 11327 Gravois Road, Suite 201, St. Louis, MO 63126; 314/849-9446, FAX: 314/849-0988 E-mail: info@maca.org Web site: www.maca.org Year established: 1967 Number of employees: 2 Exec Dir: Bonnie bon·ny also bon·nie adj. bon·ni·er, bon·ni·est Scots 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty. 2. Excellent. McCarvel Membership: 96 basic manufacturers, distributors and allied industry MILK AND DAIRY BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE CENTER 801 Shakespeare Ave, Stratford, IA 50249; 515/838-2793, FAX: 515/838-2788 Web site: www.dqacenter.org Year established: 1990 Number of employees: 6 Exec Dir: Keith Carlson Assoc Dir: Colette Johnston Membership: 2,000 participants in Quality Assurance Program NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL * 7100 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase Chevy Chase (chĕv`ē), town (1990 pop. 8,559), Montgomery co., W central Md., a residential suburb of Washington, D.C.; founded as a village, inc. 1914. , MD 20815; 301/961-2800, FAX: 301/961-2894 E-mail: phillips@fourhcouncil.edu Web site: www.fourhcouncil.edu NATIONAL AGRI-MARKETING ASSOCIATION (See advertisement in this issue) 11020 King St, Suite 205, Overland Park, KS 66210; 913/491-6500, FAX: 913/491-6502 E-mail: info@nama.org Web site: www.nama.org Year established: 1957 Number of employees: 6 Exec VP: Eldon White Comms Dir: Jennifer Pickett Mtg/Convention Plnr: Kathi Conrad Mtgs: 2005-April 20-22, Phoenix, AZ; 2006-April 19-21, New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , LA Membership: 1,600 Dues: $150-$190 NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION 1005 E St S.E., Washington, DC 20003; 202/546-5722, FAX: 202/546-5726 E-mail: information@agaviation.org Web site: www.agaviation.org Year established: 1967 Number of employees: 6 CEO/Exec Dir: Andrew Moore For other persons named Andrew Moore, see Andrew Moore (disambiguation). Andrew Moore (1752–April 14, 1821) was an American lawyer and politician from Lexington, Virginia. He represented Virginia in both the U.S. House (1789-97, 1803-04) and the U.S. Senate (1804-1809). Asst Exec Dir/Membership/Finance/Mtgs: Peggy Knizner Comms Mgr: Lindsay Barber (information@agaviation.org) Membership: 1,350 members of the aerial application Aerial application, commonly called crop dusting, involves spraying crops with fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides from an agricultural aircraft. The specific spreading of fertiliser is also known as aerial topdressing. industry Dues: $400+ NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT CROP CONSULTANTS 349 E. Nolley Dr, Collierville, TN 38017; 901/861-0511, FAX: 901/861-0512 E-mail: jonesnaicc@aol.com Web site: www.naicc.org Year established: 1978 Exec VP: Allison Jones Allison Jones is a popular casting director who is credited for helping to bring together realistic ensemble casts for such television shows as Freaks and Geeks (for which she was nominated and won an Emmy), Curb Your Enthusiasm and Arrested Development (jonesnaicc@aol.com) Mtgs: 2005--Universal City, CA; 2006--Tucson, AZ Dues: $225 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS 509 Capitol Ct, N.E., Washington, DC 20002; 202/547-6223, FAX: 202/547-6450 Web site: www.nacdnet.org Year established: 1946 Number of employees: 45 CEO: Krysta Harden Comms Dir: Darlene Robbins Mtgs: 2005-Feb 5-9, Atlanta, GA; 2006-Jan 28-Feb 3, New Orleans, LA Membership: 3,000 local districts, 17,000 district officials Dues: $35 individual membership NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS The National Association Of County Agricultural Agents, or NACAA, is a Professional Association for Cooperative Extension Agents/Specialists who are employed by Cooperative State Extension Services and are members of their state associations. 252 N. Park St, Decatur, IL 62523; 217/876-1220, FAX: 217/877-5382 E-mail: nacaaemail@aol.com Web site: www.nacaa.com Year established: 1916 Pres: Glenn Rogers Glenn Alan Rogers (born 12 April 1977 in Sydney, Australia) is a cricketer who plays international cricket for Scotland. A slow left-arm orthodox bowler, he made his ODI debut in Chittagong against Bangladesh in December 2006. Mtgs: 2005-July 17-21, Buffalo, NY Membership: 3,850 (2,700 life member) county agents and educators Dues: $60 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FARM BROADCASTERS (See advertisement in this issue) 700 Branch St, Suite 8, PO Box 500, Platte City, MO 64079; 816/431-4032, FAX: 816/431-4087 Web site: www.nafb.com Year established: 1944 Number of employees: 5 Exec Dir: Ken Root Mtg/Convention Plnr: Jeremy Povenmire Mktg and Promo pro·mo n. pl. pro·mos Informal A promotional presentation, such as a television spot, radio announcement, or personal appearance. Mgr: Gene Millard News Mgr, NFBS NFBS Need for Better Speed (online racing information site) : Peter Shinn Office Mgr: Susan Tally Membership: 600 farm broadcasters, ag marketers Dues: $100, $25 student NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) is an advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. that supports the collective interests of wheat farmers in the United States. NAWG was founded in 1950, and is structured as a federation of state grain growers associations. 415 Second St N.E., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20002; 202/547-7800, FAX: 202/546-2638 E-mail: wheatworld@wheatworld.org Web site: www.wheatworld.org Year established: 1950 CEO: Daren Coppock Dir, Bus Dev: June Silverberg NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION National Cattlemen's Beef Association or NCBA, an advocacy group for beef producers in the United States, reports that it works "to increase profit opportunities for cattle and beef producers by enhancing the business climate and building consumer demand. (See advertisement in this issue) 9110 E. Nichols Avenue #300, Centennial, CO 80112; 303/694-0305, FAX: 303/770-7745 E-mail: membership@beef.erg Web site: www.beefusa.org Year established: 1898 Number of employees: 110+ CEO/Exec Dir: Terry Stokes VP, Govt Affairs: Chandler Keys (ckeys@beef.org) VP, PR: Kendal Frazier Corp Relations Mgr: Marvin Kekes (mkokes@beef.org) Comms Mgr: Sharyl Sauer (ssauer@beef.org) Ad Sales Mgr: Jill Delucero (jdelucero@beef.org) Editor: Curt Olsen (colson@beef.org) Trade Show Mgr: Kristin Torres (ktorres@beef.org) Dir Membership: Melanie Daye (mdaye@beef.org) Mtg/Convention Plnr: Debbie Kaylor HR Mgr: Sally Norris (snorris@beef.org) Mtgs: 2005 Annual Convention-Feb 2-5, San Antonio, TX; 2006 Annual Convention-Feb 1-4, Denver, CO Membership: 26.000 beef producers Dues: $50 and up NATIONAL CENTER FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL POLICY Agricultural policy describes a set of laws relating to domestic agriculture and imports of foreign agricultural products. Governments usually implement agricultural policies with the goal of achieving a specific outcome in the domestic agricultural product markets. * 1616 P St, N.W., Suite 100, Washington, DC 20036; 202/328-5048, FAX: 202/328-5133 E-mail: ncfap@ncfap.org Web site: www.ncfap.org Year established: 1984 Number of employees: 7 Program Dir: Leonard Gianessi NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. ASSOCIATION 16020 Swingley Ridge Rd, Suite 300, Chesterfield, MO 63017; 636/449-5050; FAX: 636/449-5051 E-mail: info@realchristmastrees.org Web site: www.realchristmastrees.org Year established: 1955 CEO: Steve Drake Exec Dir: Don Evashenko Comms Mgr: Rick Dungey Corp Relations Mgr: Pam Helmsing Mtgs: 2004-Aug 11-14, Lake Harmony, PA Membership: 1,668 Christmas tree growers and retailers Dues: Vary NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is a U.S. national organization founded in 1957, representing more than 33,000 dues-paying corn growers from 48 states and the interests of more than 300,000 farmers who contribute to corn checkoff programs in 20 states. 632 Cepi Dr, Chesterfield, MO 63005; 636/733-9004, FAX: 636/733-9005 E-mail: corninfo@ncga.com Web site: www.ncga.com Year established: 1957 Number of employees: 34 CEO: Rick Tolman VP, Mktg: Tom Slunecka Comms Dir: Mimi Ricketts Membership: 33,000 Dues: Vary by state NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL OF AMERICA 1918 N. Parkway, Memphis, TN 38112; 901/274-9030, FAX: 901/725-0510 E-mail: info@cotton.org Web site: www.cotton.org Year established: 1938 Number of employees: 100 CEO/Exec VP: Mark Lange Mtg/Convention Plnr: Ellen Carpenter Dir Membership: John Gibson John Gibson is a common name, shared by:
Dir Comms Svcs: Marjory Walker Mtgs: 2004-Jan 29-Feb 2, New Orleans, LA NATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL SAFETY 10250 Sundown Rd, Peosta, IA 52068; 563/557-0354, 888/844-6322, FAX: 563/557-0353 E-mail: neenand@nicc.edu Web site: www.nsc.org/necas Year established: 1997 Number of employees: 5 Mgr: Dan Neenan NATIONAL FFA FFA free fatty acids. FOUNDATION PO Box 68960, 6060 FFA Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960; 317/802-6050, FAX: 317/802-6051 E-mail: foundation@ffa.org Year established: 1944 Number of employees: 17 Division Dir: Kent Schescke Membership: 1,900 companies/individual donors NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION (See advertisement in this issue) PO Box 68960, 6060 FFA Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960; 317/802-6060, FAX: 317/802-6061 E-mail: aboutffa@ffa.org Web site: www.ffa.org Year established: 1928 Number of employees: 107 CEO/Natl Advisor: Larry Case COO: Doug Loudenslager Division Dir, Bus Svcs: Teta Kapostasy Division Dir, Education: Anna Melodia Division Dir, Info Svcs: Bill Stagg Mktg Specialist: Mickie Miller Team Leader, HR: Janet Maloney Mtgs: 2005-Oct 26-29, National FFA Convention, Louisville, KY Membership: 476,732 student members students/chapters/state associations Dues: $5 NATIONAL FARMERS ORGANIZATION * 528 Billy Sunday Noun 1. Billy Sunday - United States evangelist (1862-1935) William Ashley Sunday, Sunday Rd, Suite 100, Ames, IA 50010; 515/292-2000, 800/247-2110, FAX: 515/292-7106 E-mail: nfe@nfo.org Web site: www.nfo.org Year established: 1955 Comms Dir: Perry Garner NATIONAL FRAME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 4840 Bob Billings Pkwy, Lawrence, KS 66049-3862; 785/843-2444, 800/557-6957, FAX: 785/843-7555 E-mail: nfba@nfba.org Web site: www.nfba.org Year established: 1971 Number of employees: 15 Pres: Tom Knight (person) Tom Knight - A noted hacker at MIT. http://ai.mit.edu/people/tk/tk.html. VP/Comms Mgr: John Fullerton Convention/Mtg Plnr: Swartzendruber Membership Dir: Sharon Stovall Mtgs: 2005-Feb 23-25, Columbus, OH Membership: 600+ builders, suppliers and designers NATIONAL GRAIN SORGHUM sorghum, tall, coarse annual (Sorghum vulgare) of the family Gramineae (grass family), somewhat similar in appearance to corn (but having the grain in a panicle rather than an ear) and used for much the same purposes. PRODUCERS 4201 N. Interstate 21, Lubbock, TX 79403; 806/749-3478, FAX: 806/749-9002 E-mail: ngsp@sorghumgrowers.com Web site: www.serghumgrowers.com Year established: 1955 Number of employees: 8 Exec Dir: Tim Lust Comms Dir: Christi Scheder Membership Dir: Shari Cennell Dues: $60 THE NATIONAL GRANGE 1616 H St N.W., Washington, DC 20006; 202/628-3507, 888/447-2643, FAX: 202/347-1091 E-mail: info@nationalgrange.org Web site: www.nationalgrange.org Year established: 1867 Number of employees: 15 COO: Richard Weiss Comms Mgr: Jonathan Hill PR Mgr: Shaletta Espie Membership: 300,000 individuals NATIONAL PEANUT BOARD The National Peanut Board is a research and promotion board that works on behalf of all USA peanut farmers. The Board's goal is to support and expand existing markets, develop new markets, and facilitate the economical production of high-quality, USA peanuts for consumers worldwide. 900 Circle 75 Pkwy, Suite 1220, Atlanta, GA 30339; 678/424-5750, 866/825-7946, FAX: 678/424-5751 E-mail: peanuts@nationalpeanutboard.org Web site: www.nationalpeanutboard.org Year established: 2001 Number of employees: 4 Pres/Managing Dir: Raffaela Marie Fenn (rmfenn@nationalpeanutboard.org) Ops & Events Mgr: Chris J. Destino (cjdestino@nationalpeanutboard.org) Grower Comms Mgr: Stephen M. O'Brien (smobrien@nationalpeanutboard.org) Office Admin: DeMarquine C. Houston (dchouston@nationalpeanutboard.org) Membership: 10 peanut growers NATIONAL PORK BOARD PO Box 9114, Des Moines Des Moines, city, United States Des Moines (dĭ moin`), city (1990 pop. 193,187), state capital and seat of Polk co., S central Iowa, at the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers; inc. , IA 50306; 515/223-2600, 800/456-7675, FAX: 515/223-2646 E-mail: porkboard@porkboard.org Web site: www.porkboard.org Number of employees: 100 CEO/Exec Dir: Steve Murphy Steve Murphy (born 1957-09-09) is a State Senator for the 28th district of Minnesota, and a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. He represents parts of Goodhue, Wabasha, and Winona counties in the south-eastern portion of Minnesota. VP Comms: Mike Wegner Asst VP, Comms: Cindy A. Cunningham (cindy.cunningham@porkboard.org) Mtg/Convention Plnr: Kathy Codner NATIONAL SUNFLOWER ASSOCIATION 4023 State St, Bismarck, ND 58503-0690; 701/328-5100, 888/718-7033, FAX: 701/328-5101 Web site: www.sunflowernsa.com Year established: 1981 Number of employees: 4 CEO/Exec Dir: Larry Kleingartner Ad Sales Mgr/Mtg Plnr: Lerrene Kroh Mktg Dir: John Sandbakken Membership Dir: Tina Mittelsteadt Membership: 20,000 regular and associate members Dues: $500 regular industry, $325 associate NORTH AMERICAN North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSOCIATION 1195 Smizer Mill Rd, Fenton, MO 63026; 636/349-5000, FAX: 636/349-5443 E-mail: naeda@naeda.com Web site: www.naeda.com Year established: 1900 Number of employees: 13 Pres: Paul E. Kindinger Ad Mgr: Larry Krueger Larry Krueger is a sports radio talk show host. He currently hosts Sports Overnight America on the Sports Byline USA Network with Chris Townsend. Controversy Comms Mgr: F. M. Kraemer Membership: 4,500 retail equipment dealers NORTH AMERICAN FARM SHOW COUNCIL 11240 Beacom Rd, Sunbury, OH 43074; 740/524-0658, FAX: 740/524-0658 E-mail: fendrick.1@osu.edu Web site: www.farmshows.org Year established: 1972 Mtg/Convention Plnr: Robert Oberheim Mtgs: 2005-May, University Park, PA; 2006-May, TBD TBD abbr. to be determined Membership: 30 farm equipment shows Dues: $1000 NORTHERN PLAINS POTATO GROWERS ASSOCIATION PO Box 301, East Grand Forks Grand Forks, city (1990 pop. 49,425), seat of Grand Forks co., E N.Dak., at the confluence of the Red and the Red Lake rivers; inc. 1881. In a spring wheat, livestock, and farm area, the city has grain elevators, state-operated flour mills, and plants that process , MN 56721; 218/773-3633, FAX: 218/773-6227 Web site: www.nppga.org Year established: 1946 Number of employees: 8 CEO/Exec Dir: Duane Maatz Mktg Dir: Ted Kreis Magazine Gen Mgr: Todd Phelps Admin Asst: Sara Graf Comm Dir & Magazine Graphics/Layout Editor: Josh Hoeckle Finance/Ops: Diane Peycke Mtgs: 2005--Grand Forks, ND Membership: 550 potato growers and associates RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is an American lobbying organization which promotes policies, regulations, and research and development initiatives that will lead to the increased production and use of ethanol fuel. 1 Massachusetts Ave, N.W., Suite 820, Washington, DC 20001; 202/289-3835, FAX: 202/289-7519 E-mail: info@ethanolRFA.org Web site: www.ethanoIRFA.org Year established: 1981 Number of employees: 6 CEO/Pres: Bob Dinneen Comms Dir: Monte Shaw Mtgs: 2005: Feb 7-9, Scottsdale, AZ Membership: 100+ producing and associate members--ethanol producers and those companies that provide services to the ethanol industry Dues: Vary SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY 945 S.W. Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021; 515/289-2331, FAX: 515/289-1227 E-mail: swcs@swcs.org Web site: www.swcs.org Number of employees: 8 CEO/Exec Dir: Craig Cox Comms Dir: Deb Happe Mtgs: 2005--Rochester, NY; 2006--Keystone, CO; 2007--Tampa, FL; 2008--Tucson, AZ Membership: 9,000 professional conservationists Dues: $75 SOUTHERN CROP PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION PO Box 7000, Dawson, GA 39842; 229/995-2125, FAX: 229/995-4000 E-mail: southcrop@earthlink.net Web site: www.southcrop.org Year established: 1954 Number of employees: 4 Exec Dir: Edgar Duskin Mtg/Convention Plnr: Trish Donaldson Mtgs: 2004--Savannah, GA; 2005--Orlando, FL Membership: 100 crop protection companies TURF & ORNAMENTAL COMMUNICATORS ASSOCIATION 120 W. Main St, PO Box 156, New Prague, MN 56071; 952/758-6340, FAX: 952/758-5813 E-mail: tocaassociation@aol.com Web site: www.toca.org Year established: 1989 Number of employees: 2 Exec Dir: Den Gardner Membership: 175 Dues: $110 U.S. GRAINS COUNCIL 1400 K St N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005; 202/789-0789, FAX: 202/898-0522 E-mail: grains@grains.org Web site: www.grains.org Year established: 1960 Number of employees: 60 CEO: Kenneth Hobbie Dir Comms: Cheri Johnson Dir, Finance & Admin: Andrew Pepito Mtgs: 2005-Feb 6-8, Huntington Beach Huntington Beach, city (1990 pop. 181,519), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast, across from Santa Catalina Island, in an oil-producing area; inc. 1909. It manufactures aerospace vehicles, aircraft parts, optical instruments, and heat transfer equipment. , CA; 2005-July 24-26, Seattle, WA Membership: 110+ producer organizations and agribusinesses Dues: Vary U.S. MEAT EXPORT FOUNDATION 1050 17th St, Denver, CO 80265; 303/623-6328, FAX: 303/623-0297 E-mail: info@usmef.org Web site: www.usmef.org Year established: 1976 Number of employees: about 100 in 16 offices worldwide VP, Info Svcs: Lynn Heinze Dir Membership: John Hinners Membership: 250--multi-segment membership from producers through export companies Dues: Vary, depending on industry role U.S. POULTRY & EGG ASSOCIATION 1530 Cooledge Rd, Tucker, GA 30084-7303; 770/493-9401, FAX: 770/493-9257 Web site: www.poultryegg.org Year established: 1947 Number of employees: 22 CEO/Exec Dir: Don Dalton (ddalton@poultryegg.org) Comms Mgr: Sylvia Small Mtgs: 2005-Jan 26-28, Atlanta, GA U.S. WHEAT ASSOCIATES, INC. 1620 I St N.W., Suite 801, Washington, DC 20006; 202/463-0999, FAX: 202/785-1052 E-mail: info@uswheat.org Web site: www.uswheat.org Year established: 1980 Number of employees: 75 CEO/Exec Dir: Alan Tracy Dir, Public Affairs: Dawn Forsythe Mtg/Convention Plnr: Rosie Normand Mtgs: 2005-Jan 17-20, Reno, NV Membership: 20--State Wheat Commissions Dues: Vary based on wheat production UNITED FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE ASSOCIATION 1901 Pennsylvania Ave N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006; 202/303-3400, FAX: 202/303-3433 E-mail: united@uffva.org Web site: www.uffva.org Year established: 1904 Number of employees: 14 Pres/CEO: Tom Stenzel Comms Mgr: Mark Overbay Mtg/Convention Plnr: Donna Laterza Mtgs: 2005-April 30-May 3, Chicago, IL Membership: 1,000 Produce companies and their partners UNITED SOYBEAN BOARD 16640 Chesterfield Grove Rd, Suite 130, Chesterfield, MO 63005-1422; 636/530-1777, 800/989-8721, FAX: 636/530-1560 Web site: www.unitedsoybean.org Year established: 1991 Number of employees: 4 CEO: John Becherer (jbecherer@unitedsoybean.com) Exec Dir: Janice Dahl (jdahl@unitedsoybean.com) U.S. DAIRY EXPORT COUNCIL 2101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201; 703/528-3409, FAX: 703/528-3705 Seoul, South Korea; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Oxford, UK; Tokyo, Japan; Mexico City Mexico City Spanish Ciudad de México City (pop., 2000: city, 8,605,239; 2003 metro. area est., 18,660,000), capital of Mexico. Located at an elevation of 7,350 ft (2,240 m), it is officially coterminous with the Federal District, which occupies 571 sq mi , Mexico; Bangkok, Thailand; Shanghei, China; Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , China; Taipei, Taiwan; Beirut, Lebanon E-mail: info@usdec.org Web site: www.usdec.org Year established: 1995 Number of employees: 20 Pres: Thomas M. Suber (tsuber@ usdec.org) VP, Mktg: Marc A.H. Beck (mbeck@usdec.org) VP, Comms: Ginny Thiersch (gthiersch@usdec.org) Membership: 70 Corporate, Allied Dues: Vary |
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