Dennis Wolff, Pennsylvania’s outgoing secretary of agriculture, is joining the partnership at the lobbying firm of Versant Strategies. He had announced his resignation in August.
Wolff’s role at Versant is effective Sept. 14, where he will work with the network of producers, consumers, and private and public organizations that make up the state’s agricultural community.
Wolff was confirmed as Gov. Ed Rendell’s secretary of agriculture in May 2003. During his tenure, he oversaw the creation of some of the state’s most innovative and effective agricultural programs, including the Center for Dairy Excellence, PAgrows and the PA Preferred marketing program.
Background
His own Pen-Col farm, a 600-acre dairy cattle operation, is renowned in the field of specialized genetics. In 1994, Wolff was named a Master Farmer for his work in the agricultural field.
Wolff is president and founder of the Nicholas Wolff Foundation and Camp Victory in Millville, Pa., a nonprofit camp for children with special medical needs.
Wolff joins Versant Strategies’ current partners: John Barley, a Master Farmer with 18 years of experience as a leader in the state House of Representatives; and MeeCee Baker, the firm’s chief operating officer and veteran agricultural educator.
Source: Farm & Dairy
0 Comments on “Outgoing Pa. Ag Secretary Dennis Wolff Heads to Lobbying Firm”
Just read that Dennis Wolff was instrumental in removing labeling
On Dairy products to let the public know if growth hormones have
been used on dairy cows that produce the milk and milk products
That we buy. Keep us uninformed. It is amazing how money and favors
Can cause one to completely disregard the interest of the public.
I guess the American people are too stupid to know what is best tp
Feed our children.