George Greig
| George Greig | ||
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| Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| May 18, 2011 - Present | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $131,992 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | February 1, 2011 | |
| Appointed by | Gov. Tom Corbett | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Linesville-Conneaut-Summit High School (1969) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
A native of Crawford County, PA, Greig was raised on a dairy and crop farm. He and his brother still farm together, growing and marketing corn and hay for feed. They also raise soybeans for biofuel. In addition to their farm in Pennsylvania, the pair also operates Dogwood Valley Recreation Center in Wadestown, West Virginia.
Greig sat on the Crawford County Farm Bureau for twelve years, serving eight years as president.
Greig is also currently a Conneaut Township Supervisor.
Greig lives with his wife, Christine, on their 650-acre family farm in Crawford County. They have six children and three grandchildren.[1]
Education
- Linesville-Conneaut-Summit High School
- Pennsylvania State University (attended)
- Edinboro University (attended)
Political career
Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture (2011-present)
Greig came to office as the Secretary of Agriculture after more than a decade of active involvement with the local, state, and national agriculture. He served for eight years as a member of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency State Committee, and is currently a state board member of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau.[1]
Appointments
2011
Greig was appointed as Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture by Gov. Tom Corbett (R) on February 1, 2011.[1]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Greig is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Greig raised a total of $26,010 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 13, 2013.[2]
| George Greig's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2000 | PA House of Representatives |  |
$26,010 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $26,010 | |||
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- Agriculture Secretary Recognizes Pennsylvania Beef Industry's Economic ... - MarketWatch (press release)
- Outdoor Farmers Market to Open May 7 at PA Farm Show Complex - PR Newswire - PR Newswire (press release)
- PA State Police Announce Operation Code R.E.D. Enforcement Results - PR Newswire (press release)
- 2013 Pennsylvania Fair Guide Offers Affordable Destinations for Families - PR Newswire (press release)
- Pennsylvanians Reminded of the Responsibility to License Their Dogs - PR Newswire (press release)
- State Agencies Encourage Rural Road Safety - The Kittanning Paper - The Kittanning Paper
- Around the Region - Republican & Herald
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See also
External links
- Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
- Campaign contributions: 2000
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