Speakers

Meet the Speakers of the Mid-Atlantic Meat Summit

Michelle Miller
Michelle Miller
Keynote Address: "The Power Influence"
Michelle Miller, also known as "The Farm Babe", is an author, podcast host, and farmer dedicated to championing food security by ensuring farms and food remain accessible, reliable, and rooted in reality. She has been featured in Forbes, AGDAILY, and media outlets worldwide for her ability to leverage authentic storytelling to shape public perception and engage directly with policymakers, corporate leaders, and the public on the realities of sustainable farming. Read more.
Secretary Kevin Atticks
Secretary Kevin Atticks
Secretary of Agriculture, Maryland Department of Agriculture
Kevin Atticks has served as Secretary of Agriculture since March 2, 2023. Before his appointment, Atticks was CEO and founder of Grow & Fortify, a company that supports value-added agricultural organizations and the businesses they represent. He previously served on the University of Maryland College of Agriculture's Global Leadership Council, the board of Future Harvest, and as President of the Maryland Agricultural Resource Council. Read more.

Janeal Yancey, Ph.D
Janeal Yancey, Ph.D
Janeal Yancey is a meat scientist and educator at the University of Arkansas who writes the popular blog Mom at the Meat Counter. She holds a Ph.D. in Meat Science from Kansas State University and has a background in livestock judging. Janeal bridges the gap between consumer questions and industry facts by sharing approachable, science-backed insights to help families feel confident about the meat they feed their households. Read more.