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Agriculture
Secretary Veneman to Address Growers at Commodity Classic (2-1-02)
U.S. Secretary of
Agriculture Ann Veneman will be the keynote speaker during the General
Session of Commodity Classic, Feb. 21-23 in Nashville, Tenn.
This year's Commodity
Classic represents the Seventh Annual Convention and Trade Show of the
American Soybean Association (ASA) and the National Corn Growers Association
(NCGA). Veneman is expected to cover many of the topics affecting today's
farmer, such as the 2002 Farm Bill and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).
At Commodity Classic,
growers come together with key players in the agriculture sector for
information and educational sessions. The premier trade show includes
about 600 booths representing leading agricultural businesses and organizations.
NCGA President Tim
Hume, a farmer from Walsh, Colo., said, "At Commodity Classic,
corn and soybean producers will see the latest in technology at the
trade show, where they'll also have the opportunity to talk with the
top agribusiness leaders and decision makers.
"We're honored
to be able to hear comments from Secretary Veneman," continued
Hume. "There currently are a lot of agricultural issues on Capitol
Hill, and I look forward to hearing what she has to say."
Also at the Commodity
Classic General Session, a panel of farmers and industry experts will
discuss the future of biofuels and their importance to corn and soybean
growers alike.
The general session
entertainment will be provided by comedian and musician Dick Hardwick.
The Commodity Classic
"evening of entertainment" will feature singer and performer
Louise Mandrell, whose talent, personality and boundless energy make
for an exciting show. The opening act will be a performance by Riders
In The Sky.
For Commodity Classic
details, visit the web at: www.commodityclassic.com or call 636-928-3700.
Last reviewed
February 1, 2002
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