Global Agricultural Firm H.J. Baker Adds Aquaculture Expertise To Achieve Growth Objectives

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Aberdeen Associates, Inc.

Jul 24, 2015, 19:30 ET


Westport, CT (PRWEB) July 24, 2015 -- Global Agriculture firm H.J. Baker announced today that Dr. Scott Snyder has joined the company’s Animal Health and Nutrition Division as the Manager of Aquaculture Technical Services. The creation of this new position is part of H.J. Baker’s continued commitment in the aquaculture industry.

With a Doctor of Philosophy in animal physiology and a diverse industry background, Dr. Snyder brings a depth of knowledge and experience to H.J. Baker. He spent the prior two years as the director of the early life stage division and fish nutritionist for Clear Springs Foods, Inc. where he oversaw hatch house operations, feed ingredient identification and sourcing, formulation, and nutrition research and development.

Dr. Snyder also spent three years as an animal nutritionist with Zeigler Bros., Inc. where he researched and developed aqua feeds and formulations produced both domestically and internationally. While at Zeigler, Dr. Snyder was awarded a two-phase grant from NOAA to develop an aqua feed manufacturing technology. Dr. Snyder also spent six years as a biological science technician for the USDA ARS Trout Grains Project.

“Dr. Snyder brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to H.J. Baker’s aquaculture business. He is a widely published thoughtful researcher and analyst who has been published in many aquaculture journals and trade publications and we welcome his expertise,” said H.J. Baker’s Animal Health and Nutrition General Manager Dr. Clark Springfield.

H.J. Baker & Bro. Inc., has been a global manufacturer and supplier of agricultural goods and services for 165 years. H.J. Baker & Bro. Inc., has built relationships that last decades, and continues to invest in innovative products, the environment and the community. The company’s strategically located processing plants, offices and warehouses create a super-efficient pipeline for the vital commodities and products that it sources, manufactures and markets. H.J. Baker & Bro. Inc., is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, U.S.

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Meggy Hearn, Aberdeen Associates, Inc., +1 203-618-1709, [email protected]