Alexandria Rotary Club

Heifer International

The Alexandria Rotary Club learned about “passing on the gift” at its June 14 meeting. Rotarian Craig Mische introduced Jason Bergmann, who spoke to the club about Heifer International. The organization provides livestock and other resources and supports sustainable agriculture world wide. Bergmann noted that Heifer International’s work in helping individuals and families become self sufficient has the secondary effect of supporting education and the empowerment of women in those communities as well.

Pork Producers Association

Members of the Alexandria Rotary Club learned about changes to the pork industry at their June 7, 2012 meeting. Rotarian Jim Bill welcomed guest speaker Pam Gierke of Gierke Farms, who spoke on behalf of the Pork Producers Association. She discussed how new science and technologies, especially in genetics, are impacting the industry by creating more efficient farming and healthier, leaner product.

Rotary Night at a Beetles Game