Release No. 4050.05
Contact: USDA Press Office (202) 720-4623
JOHANNS TO HOST FOURTH NATIONAL FARM BILL FORUM AT WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2005 - Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns will hold a Farm Bill Forum on the opening day of the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis, Wisconsin, on Thursday, August 4. The forum is the fourth in a nationwide listening tour aimed at gaining public input useful in preparing for a new farm bill.
Thursday, August 4, 2005
9:00 A.M. CDT Open Press Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns holds a press conference to discuss the Wisconsin Farm Bill Forum and to announce the expansion of a Wisconsin/USDA conservation program.
Special Guest Center Tent
Corner of 84th Street and Greenfield Avenue
Wisconsin State Fair Park
West Allis, Wisconsin
10:00 A.M. CDT Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns participates in the Opening Ceremony of the Wisconsin State Fair.
Ag Oasis
Wisconsin State Fair Park
West Allis, Wisconsin
11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.CDT Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns hosts a Farm
Open Press Bill Forum. The Forum will be moderated by Wisconsin broadcasters Pam Jahnke, Bob Bosold and Mike Austin. (The forum concludes at 2:00 p.m.)
Special Guest Center Tent
Corner of 84th Street and Greenfield Avenue
Wisconsin State Fair Park
West Allis, Wisconsin
2:00 P.M. CDT Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns holds a media availability
Open Press following the Farm Bill Forum.
Special Guest Center Tent
Corner of 84th Street and Greenfield Avenue
Wisconsin State Fair Park
West Allis, Wisconsin
2:30 P.M. CDT Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns joins Wisconsin 4-H and
Open Press FFA participants in touring the Wisconsin State Fair.
Special Guest Center Tent
Corner of 84th Street and Greenfield Avenue
Wisconsin State Fair Park
West Allis, Wisconsin
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