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Phone: (202) 720-4623
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Secretary Perdue Heads to Florida to Discuss State of Citrus Industry and Keynote Citrus Expo Dinner
(Washington, D.C., August 15, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will travel to Florida to visit Charlotte and Lee Counties TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 16th for several events to discuss the state of Florida’s citrus industry with local growers, researchers, and industry stakeholders. In addition, Secretary Perdue will be joined by Congressman Tom Rooney (FL-17) and will give the keynote address at the Citrus Expo Dinner.
*NOTE: The following events are open to the press. Media must RSVP to press@xxxxxxxxxxx.
Secretary Perdue’s Public Schedule for Wednesday, August 16th:
Alico Bermont Grove Tour
What: Secretary Perdue and Congressman Rooney will participate in a private grove tour, which press are welcome to attend for b-roll purposes.
When: TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 16th, from 11:20 – 12:15 p.m. ET
Where: 1451 State Road 31
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Point of Contact: Leah Valenti, Congressman Rooney District Director, 941-932-6316
Citrus Farm Bill Listening Session
What: Secretary Perdue and Congressman Rooney will host a Citrus Farm Bill Listening Session moderated by Mike Sparks of Florida Citrus Mutual. The goal of this listening session is to bring together researchers and growers and to have them discuss the successes and challenges they have faced while combatting citrus greening disease. Secretary Perdue, the Congressman and all participants will be available to speak with the media and answer questions after formal discussion has concluded.
When: TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 16th, from 1:10 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Where: Davidson House
Lee Civic Center
11831 Bayshore Road
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
Point of Contact: Leah Valenti, Congressman Rooney District Director, 941-932-6316
Citrus Expo Booth Tour
What: Secretary Perdue and Congressman Rooney will walk through the Citrus Expo to visit various exhibits and speak with vendors. Press may accompany them.
When: TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 16th, from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Lee Civic Center
11831 Bayshore Road
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
Point of Contact: Leah Valenti, Congressman Rooney District Director, 941-932-6316
Citrus Expo Dinner
What: Secretary Perdue will offer the keynote address at the Citrus Expo Dinner.
When: TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 16th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Florida Gulf Coast University Alico Arena
12181 Fgcu Lake Pkwy E
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Point of Contact: USDA Office of Communications, press@xxxxxxxxxxx.
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