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Media Advisory No. 5086.11
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USDA Office of Communications
(202) 720-4623
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Highlight Renewable Energy, Efforts to Reduce U.S. Oil Dependence LIVE on RFD-TV
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2011 – On Monday, May 23, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will appear on RFD-TV for a special LIVE show to discuss the importance of producing renewable energy here at home and reducing America’s dependence on imported oil. Secretary Vilsack will highlight the role of farmers, ranchers and rural businesses in building a more secure, sustainable energy supply and the economic and job creation opportunities for America’s small towns and communities.
The Secretary will take questions from RFD-TV’s national television audience along with special guests made up of rural youth, including FFA and 4-H members.
Monday, May 23, 2011
6:00 p.m. CDT
WHAT: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be LIVE on RFD-TV to
highlight the importance of renewable energy in rural America.
WHERE: RFD-TV
3201 Dickerson Pike at NorthStar Studios
Nashville, TN 37207
RSVP: Members of the media who would like to attend should RSVP to Lisa Marcy at lisa@xxxxxxxxx at by Thursday, May 19 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. A follow up email will be provided on Thursday with information on day-of logistics.