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Farm Hands on the Potomac: Industry mourns Goldberg, Puffenbarger becomes NTF chairwoman, Masters named NACD president-elect

02/25/26 6:00 AM By Lydia Johnson
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Christy Puffenbarger was elected as chairwoman of the National Turkey Federation. The National Association of Conservation Districts board of directors elected Mark Masters of Georgia as the association’s president-elect. CropLife America hired Frank Plescia as director of state government relations. Emma Johnston joined the CFTC as a senior agriculture adviser. Kristina Aleksander joined the Association of Equipment Manufacturers as policy communications manager.


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Farm Hands on the Potomac: Bucko joins Merck, Gagner launches consulting firm

02/26/25 6:00 AM By Lydia Johnson
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Marie Bucko joined Merck Animal Health as executive director of global public policy and stakeholder engagement. The Food and Drug Administration named Kyle Diamantas acting deputy commissioner for human foods following Jim Jones’ resignation last week.

The Poultry Federation hired Blake Rollins as executive vice president. Dave Gagner left the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to launch his own consulting firm, Compass Conservation Strategies. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association promoted Stephen Bell to senior vice president of communications. 


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