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Media Advisory No. 0068.13
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to Host Media Call to Announce Conservation Innovation Grant Awardees, Reiterate Need for Food, Farm and Jobs Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2013 – TOMORROW, Sept. 10, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Natural Resources Conservation Chief Jason Weller will host a national media conference call to announce new Conservation Innovation Grants awarded across the nation. These grants will help producers and organizations develop cutting-edge ideas to strengthen conservation on private lands. The projects include a wide range of promising new strategies – including improving soil health, conserving energy, managing nutrients and enhancing wildlife habitat.
Secretary Vilsack will also discuss the need for a comprehensive, multiyear Food, Farm and Jobs Bill that adequately invests in our nation’s conservation efforts and enhances our ability to care for America’s natural resources.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 3:30 pm. EDT
WHAT: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller will host a national media conference call to announce new Conservation Innovation Grant winners.
DIAL-IN: Audio Bridge Number: 888-282-9574
PASSCODE: NRCS (Given Verbally)
Trouble Number: (202) 720-8560
All callers using the above passcode will be placed in listen only mode. To join the Q&A portion of the meeting, callers must press *1 on their touch tone phone.
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