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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Wheat ambassador connecting dots between Kansas crop fields, Kenyan refugee camps
Justin Gilpin, CEO of the Kansas Wheat Commission for 16 years, is in Washington, D.C., to lobby Congress in support of the idea that international food assistance programs are a tool to fight hunger, build global markets and help Kansas farmers. (Jill Hummels for Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Justin Gilpin visited a remote, windswept camp in northern Kenya serving hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing conflicts in Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda and South Sudan. 'To be able to see that and witness that firsthand, it was emotionally exhausting for sure,' said Gilpin, chief executive officer of the Kansas Wheat Commission and Kansas Association of Wheat Growers. 'Seeing how many young people — that was probably the thing I wasn't prepared for.' Gilpin took part in a food distribution line serving more than 250,000 refugees. Their rations had been cut to 40% of the caloric-intake goal, he said. He was in Kenya during February, a period that coincided with movement by the administration of President Donald Trump to dismantle operations of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Since 1961, USAID facilitated delivery of food, water and medicine through a humanitarian program that also provided aid to farmers and promoted peace. On Monday, Gilpin joined about 400 others in Washington, D.C., for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's 2025 Impact Forum. Representatives of business, agriculture, faith, nonprofit and national security organizations gathered in advance of Tuesday meetings with members of Congress in a bid to promote U.S. diplomatic and development efforts in the world. In Gilpin's case, he planned to argue the United States must not lose its grip on initiatives dedicated to international agricultural market development and global food security. Consider this: Kansas needs to find foreign markets for half its annual wheat crop despite a period of unusually volatile economics. 'At the end of the day, the U.S. and the Kansas wheat farmers want an opportunity to participate in global trade with fair trade,' Gilpin said. 'We want to be able to address trade barriers that might exist around the world.' In February, U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran and U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, both Kansas Republicans, introduced legislation to shift Food for Peace from USAID to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 'How do we maintain the integrity of that meaningful program? Can it fall under USDA?' Gilpin said in an interview. He said Food for Peace could to be reformulated to provide the Trump administration with confidence it was accountable to taxpayers. The program could be recast to demonstrate it made the United States both stronger and safer, he said. 'As long as it checks the boxes of what this administration wants to see out of foreign policy and foreign assistance … those are the kind of conversations we want to be a part of,' he said. Gilpin said his personal experience in Kenya offered insight into ways international assistance programs led by major food producing countries could promote societal stability. 'Humanitarian and emergency assistance is to help bring stability to people who have been displaced by things out of their control,' he said.
CBC
20-03-2025
- Business
- CBC
Sudbury Vale boss talks about need for job cuts and the dismantling of the Superstack
Social Sharing The head of Vale's mines, mill and smelter in Sudbury says they recently had to layoff some workers in order to stay competitive. But director of Ontario operations Gord Gilpin did not say how many non-union jobs were cut in the past few months. And he wouldn't rule out further layoffs to the mining company's Sudbury workforce of 4,000 people. "You know we're facing a real need to simplify our business and as a consequence of that, unfortunately we've had to make some tough, tough choices, but they are for the better of the business longer term," Gilpin told reporters, after addressing a chamber of commerce luncheon on Wedndesday. He was also asked about the sluggish price of nickel, which is currently hovering around the $7 US per pound mark. While it has historically gone through boom-and-bust cycles, it has been in a prolonged gully for over a decade now. "We are concerned, but at the same time, I think we're blessed with a great endowment, a pro-mining community," Gilpin said. "But the reality is the world changing with the amount of nickel that's coming on the market and we've got to stay competitive." During his speech, Gilpin updated the crowd on several projects the mining company is working on around the Sudbury basin, including the new Stobie open pit mine, the planned expansion of the Copper Cliff mine and the long awaited "dismantling" of the Superstack. The landmark 381-metre smokestack has dominated the local skyline for over 50 years, but with the steady reduction of sulphur emissions over the decades, the stack was decommissioned in 2020. Gilpin says he understands that the Superstack is a "very meaningful, very important" symbol for Sudbury, but that it "doesn't make sense" to keep it standing in the middle of the Copper Cliff smelter complex, saying Vale spends "a lot of money maintaining that to keep it safe." He said the work to take it down is set to get underway by the end of this summer. Asked about the current trade war with the United States and how that could affect the electric vehicle battery market for nickel, especially considering a 2022 supply agreement Vale made with Elon Musk's Tesla, Gilpin told reporters its tough to make plans amid the current uncertainty. "It's something we're concerned about. It's something that we're looking at, thinking about. But until we get through this period of volatility, it's kind of impossible to predict, where that's going to go," he said.
Associated Press
07-02-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Gilpin Facial Plastics + Aesthetics Introduces Deep Plane Facelift Technique
New Approach to Facial Rejuvenation Gains Recognition for Its Structural Focus Nashville, Tennessee--(Newsfile Corp. - February 7, 2025) - Gilpin Facial Plastics + Aesthetics is introducing the Deep Plane Facelift technique as part of its surgical offerings. Led by Dr. David Gilpin, the practice is implementing this approach, which has been recognized in the field of facial plastic surgery for its method of addressing deeper structural layers of the face. Unlike traditional facelift techniques that primarily lift the skin and superficial tissues, the Deep Plane Facelift involves repositioning underlying facial structures, including the muscle layers, to enhance facial rejuvenation. Some experts in the field have discussed this approach as an alternative to conventional facelift techniques, as it aims to refine facial contours in a way that aligns with each patient's natural anatomy. Many patients are able to resume social activities within 10 to 14 days - a notable improvement over the three to four weeks of downtime often required with traditional facelifts. Dr. Gilpin and his team at Gilpin Facial Plastics + Aesthetics develop surgical plans tailored to each patient's unique goals. The practice specializes in a range of procedures, including rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, neck lifts, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments, providing a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation. About Gilpin Facial Plastics + Aesthetics: Gilpin Facial Plastics + Aesthetics, located in Nashville, TN, is a premier facial plastic surgery practice led by Dr. David Gilpin. A native of Nashville, Dr. Gilpin completed his medical degree at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and received specialized training in facial plastic surgery at Tulane University. He is dual board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. For those interested in learning more about enhanced recovery with the Deep Plane Facelift or other facial rejuvenation procedures, Gilpin Facial Plastics + Aesthetics invites to visit their website. Media Contact: Company Name: Gilpin Facial Plastics Contact Person: Dr. David Gilpin Phone: (615) 942-7301 Address: 2301 21st Ave S Suite 300 City: Nashville State: TN Postal Code: 37212 Country: US
