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Rodale Institute: New director

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The Rodale Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach, announced on November 10, 2010, the appointment of Mark Smallwood as Executive Director.

“On behalf of the Rodale Institute, I am delighted to welcome Mark to our team and am looking forward to working with him closely to strengthen the Rodale Institute and spread the word about organic,” says Maria Rodale, co-chair at the Rodale Institute. “Mark’s experience in the organic and sustainability landscape is the perfect match for the Institute as we move forward with our mission of improving the health of the people and the planet.”

Since being founded in 1947 by J.I. Rodale, the Rodale Institute has been committed to groundbreaking research in organic agriculture, advocating for policies that support farmers, and educating people about how organic is the safest, healthiest option for people and the planet. The Institute is home to the Farming Systems Trial®, the longest-running side-by-side U.S. study comparing chemical agriculture with organic methods. Consistent results from the study have shown that organic yields match those of conventional farming and surpass them especially in years of environmental distress. New areas of study include rates of carbon sequestration in chemical versus organic plots and new techniques for weed suppression.

Mr. Smallwood’s professional experience has been dedicated to environmental sustainability, efficiency and conservation. In his new role as Executive Director, Mr. Smallwood will be responsible for leading the Rodale Institute into a new era of cutting edge research and outreach, while developing the farm into a living demonstration of organic, regenerative farming and living practices.

Mr. Smallwood succeeds Timothy J. LaSalle and interim CEO Rosalba Messina.

Source: rodaleinstitute.org: The Rodale Institute Names Mark Smallwood Executive Director. Organic and Green Expert to Take the Helm of the Renowned Research and Education Organization. Press release of November 10, 2010

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