ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS: Koelnmesse, Germany
The producer of Anuga Fair Trade shows parted ways with Katharina Hamma, chief operating officer, effective Nov. 16. Gerald Böse, chief executive officer, will assume Hamma's previous responsibilities. Hamma, previously an authorized signatory at Messe München, was appointed to the management board in 2011 to fill the newly created COO position.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA), Washington, D.C. William Beam was appointed to serve as deputy administrator of farm programs (DAFP), effective Oct. 22, responsible for overseeing and implementing policies and procedures that regulate the delivery of federal farm programs. He will also oversee major portions of the farm bill, including programs that help America’s farmers, ranchers and forest stewards manage market risks, recover from disasters and conserve and protect natural resources. Previously, Beam was president, owner and operator of Beam Farms, Inc., and owns and manages a sawdust trucking business. He was an appointed member of the United Soybean Board for nine years, where he traveled internationally promoting U.S. soybeans and export markets. He also served two years on the United States Soybean Export Council and held leadership positions with the Pennsylvania Soybean Board.