SMITHFIELD

Alabama Farmers Gather to Demand Change in the Farm Bill During Event Held in Guntersville

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화요일, 6월 4, 2024
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The event was sponsored by the Alabama Contract Poultry Growers Association (ALCPGA), Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM), and Competitive Markets Action (CMA) in collaboration with Farm Action, the American Grassfed Association, and other farm groups across America.

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  • The event was sponsored by the Alabama Contract Poultry Growers Association (ALCPGA), Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM), and Competitive Markets Action (CMA) in collaboration with Farm Action, the American Grassfed Association, and other farm groups across America.
  • Representatives from the offices of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, and U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-AL-04, joined as well.
  • The event highlighted corruption in government checkoff programs, which collect one billion dollars from producers annually.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Bryant University names Todd M. Alessandri, Ph.D. new Dean of College of Business

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금요일, 5월 24, 2024
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Smithfield, RI, May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryant University announces Todd M. Alessandri, Ph.D. has been named Dean of the College of Business.

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  • Smithfield, RI, May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryant University announces Todd M. Alessandri, Ph.D. has been named Dean of the College of Business.
  • He joins Bryant from Northeastern University where he was Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education in the D’Amore-McKim School of Business.
  • “Todd Alessandri has the vision and leadership skills Bryant needs to bring our College of Business into its bold new era,” says Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. “We have ambitious plans for our College of Business and his strong background aligns with our Vision 2030 strategic priorities.
  • In the fall, the College of Business moves into the 250,000 square foot Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center.

Country Music Star John Rich Condemns EATS Act Included in Farm Bill that Helps China Invasion into American Agriculture

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목요일, 5월 23, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This week, Country Music Star John Rich, of the duo Big & Rich, railed against U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn Thompson's effort to hand American pork production over to China.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This week, Country Music Star John Rich, of the duo Big & Rich, railed against U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn Thompson's effort to hand American pork production over to China.
  • "The swamp thing Thompson is trying to ram through Congress must be defeated if we are to protect our food supply."
  • of Justice submitted briefs to the contrary and sided with the Chinese interests and Chinese Communist Party that financed the purchase of Smithfield.
  • Two Republican-led House letters against EATS previously sent to Thompson authored by Reps. Andrew Garbarino, R-NY , and Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL were completely ignored in the Farm Bill process.

Statement on Chairman Glenn Thompson's 'Corrupt' House Farm Bill Released Today

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금요일, 5월 17, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Organization for Competitive Markets and Competitive Markets Action released the following statement in response to U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Glenn "G.T."

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Organization for Competitive Markets and Competitive Markets Action released the following statement in response to U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Glenn "G.T."
  • Thompson's Farm Bill made public earlier in the day:
    "Chairman's Thompson's Farm Bill is exactly what we expected and is a direct reflection of the continued corruption in the swamp that has put countless American family farmers out of business decade after decade.
  • Our producers would be better off with no new Farm Bill than the swamp thing that was released today."
  • Two Republican-led House letters against EATS previously sent to Thompson authored by Reps. Andrew Garbarino, R-NY , and Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL were completely ignored.

Smithfield Foods Honored for Sustainability, Safety and Workforce Achievements

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목요일, 4월 18, 2024
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SMITHFIELD, Va., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiple Smithfield Foods U.S. facilities and locations earned awards for environmental and safety achievements in the Meat Institute's 2023 awards program.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiple Smithfield Foods U.S. facilities and locations earned awards for environmental and safety achievements in the Meat Institute's 2023 awards program.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized for our achievements and progress across environmental stewardship and workplace safety initiatives," said Stewart Leeth, chief sustainability officer for Smithfield Foods.
  • Forty-six Smithfield U.S. locations received an environmental recognition award for their dedication to continuous environmental improvement, as developed and implemented by Environmental Management Systems.
  • This year marks the highest number of Smithfield locations recognized in a single year since the inception of the Meat Institute's worker safety recognition award.

Bryant University launches its first doctoral program: Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

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화요일, 3월 26, 2024
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Smithfield, RI, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryant University is introducing a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

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  • Smithfield, RI, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryant University is introducing a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
  • students can opt to specialize in one of two concentrations: Child and Adolescent Psychology and Health Psychology.
  • In addition to the crucial clinical focus, a Doctoral Research Project is a core part of Bryant’s Psy.D.
  • For more information on Bryant’s new Doctor of Clinical Psychology program, visit Bryant.edu/Psyd

U.S House Hearing on Chinese Infiltration of American Agriculture Set for 11:30 AM Today

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수요일, 3월 20, 2024
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The hearing, entitled “The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture,” is set to be held at 11:30 AM EST.

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  • The hearing, entitled “The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture,” is set to be held at 11:30 AM EST.
  • The groups call comes in the wake of countless lobbying firms delisting Chinese clients as lawmakers have weighed blacklisting firms lobbying for the Chinese.
  • 171 bipartisan Members of the House sent a letter to Thompson and Scott in August of 2023 and 31 U.S.
  • Senators sent a similar letter to Senate Agriculture Chairman Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, and Ranking Member John Boozman, R-AR, last August.

The Real Good Food Company Announces Leadership Changes and Supply Chain Optimization

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월요일, 3월 18, 2024
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The Company today announced the appointment of Tim Zimmer as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective March 15, 2024.

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  • The Company today announced the appointment of Tim Zimmer as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective March 15, 2024.
  • Mr. Zimmer succeeds Gerard Law, who departed the Company as its Chief Executive Officer, effective March 15, 2024.
  • While at Smithfield, Tim played a pivotal role in growing the company’s packaged meats business and significantly improving its profitability.
  • The Company also appointed Mark Dietz as Senior Vice President of Operations, who will assist the Company with streamlining of the Company’s supply chain and improving efficiencies.

Bryant University creates Ellen Wilson Leadership Center

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목요일, 3월 14, 2024
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Smithfield, RI, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to a generous $5 million gift from incoming Board of Trustees Chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79, Bryant University will create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center, anchored at the new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center.

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  • Smithfield, RI, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to a generous $5 million gift from incoming Board of Trustees Chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79, Bryant University will create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center, anchored at the new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center.
  • “The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center will expand on the University’s top-tier academic and co-curricular offerings to propel our students to the next level, solidifying Bryant as a premier institution for educating the next generation of leaders.”
    “Ellen Wilson’s generous gift to create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center is a testament to her strong belief in Bryant’s exceptional students and our talented faculty and staff, who live the Center’s core mission: to build extraordinary, ethical, and inclusive leaders capable of impacting the world,” says Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. “Thank you, Ellen, for your unwavering commitment to creating pathways of opportunity for Bryant University students.”
    The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center launches this fall with the Women’s Leadership Institute, which provides a home for Bryant’s exceptional women undergraduates.
  • In addition to their regular degree program, all Bryant students can pursue a Leadership Certificate via the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center.
  • The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center will serve as a robust hub for groundbreaking research in leadership and management topics, including an undergraduate leadership summit and programming such as a lecture series and Leaders in Residence.

Bryant University creates Ellen Wilson Leadership Center

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목요일, 3월 14, 2024
ROI, Trustee, Knowledge, Research, Bryant University, Faculty, Student, Woman, Vision 2030, Curriculum, Student affairs, Management

Smithfield, RI, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to a generous $5 million gift from incoming Board of Trustees Chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79, Bryant University will create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center, anchored at the new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center.

Key Points: 
  • Smithfield, RI, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to a generous $5 million gift from incoming Board of Trustees Chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79, Bryant University will create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center, anchored at the new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center.
  • “The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center will expand on the university’s top-tier academic and co-curricular offerings to propel our students to the next level, solidifying Bryant as a premier institution for educating the next generation of leaders.”
    “Ellen Wilson’s generous gift to create the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center is a testament to her strong belief in Bryant’s exceptional students and our talented faculty and staff, who live the center’s core mission: to build extraordinary, ethical, and inclusive leaders capable of impacting the world,” says Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. “Thank you, Ellen, for your unwavering commitment to creating pathways of opportunity for Bryant University students.”
    The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center launches this fall with the Women’s Leadership Institute, which provides a home for Bryant’s exceptional women undergraduates.
  • In addition to their regular degree program, all Bryant students can pursue a Leadership Certificate via the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center.
  • The Ellen Wilson Leadership Center will serve as a robust hub for groundbreaking research in leadership and management topics, including an undergraduate leadership summit and programming such as a lecture series and Leaders in Residence.