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Agriculture Secretary Perdue Launches Second “Back to Our Roots” RV Tour
Three-State Tour to Focus on Rural Prosperity, Preparation for 2018 Farm Bill
(Washington, D.C., August 29, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is traveling to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire for the 2nd “Back to Our Roots” Tour to gather input on the 2018 Farm Bill and increasing rural prosperity. Along the way, Perdue will meet with farmers, ranchers, foresters, producers, students, governors, Members of Congress, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees, and other stakeholders.
This second RV Tour will feature stops in three states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. For social media purposes, Secretary Perdue’s Twitter account (@SecretarySonny) will be using the hashtag #BackToOurRoots.
*NOTE: Media outlets wishing to cover events on the tour must RSVP to press@xxxxxxxxxxx by TODAY, August 30th at 6:00 p.m. ET. Media should indicate which events they are planning to attend.
2nd “Back to Our Roots” RV Tour
NOTE: Schedule of events is subject to change.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Connecticut
11:45 a.m. ET Connecticut Farm Bureau Farm Bill Listening Session
Secretary Perdue, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Senator Chris Murphy will participate in a listening session with approximately 40 farmers and producers to discuss their thoughts and concerns for the 2018 Farm Bill. Press will be permitted in the listening session, with a press gaggle to follow.
Rear of Prides Corner Nursery
(Area off of loading dock)
122 Waterman Road
Lebanon, CT 06249
Massachusetts
2:30 p.m. ET Massachusetts Farm Bureau Farm Bill Listening Session
Secretary Perdue, Representative Jim McGovern, Commissioner John Lebeaux, and Mr. Ed Davidian will meet with approximately 75 farmers and producers to discuss their thoughts and concerns for the 2018 Farm Bill. Press will be permitted in the listening session, with a press gaggle to follow.
Davidian Brothers Farm
199 Ball Street
Northborough, MA 01532
Friday, September 1, 2017
New Hampshire
8:20 a.m. ET Tour of Lēf Hydroponic Farm
Secretary Perdue and New Hampshire Agriculture Commissioner Lorraine Stuart Merrill will tour the Lēf Hydroponic Farm. Press will be permitted on the tour, with a press gaggle to follow.
Lēf Farm
662 Route 106 North
Loudon, NH 03307
11:00 a.m. ET Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force Listening Session
Secretary Perdue will host a Task Force listening session with Governor Chris Sununu, local elected officials, industry leaders, farm bureau members, students, and local farmers. The listening session will focus on improving quality of life for people living in rural areas, including broadband, the opioid epidemic, and housing. For more information on the Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force click HERE. Press will be permitted in the listening session, with a press gaggle to follow.
Wolfeboro Town Hall
86 South Main Street
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
3.00 pm EDT Swearing-In Ceremony for the U.S. Forest Service’s new Chief, Tony Tooke
Secretary Perdue will swear in the new Chief of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Mr. Tony Tooke. Governor Sununu and USFS employees will be in attendance for the swearing in ceremony. Press will be permitted to attend the swearing in, with a press gaggle to follow.
Pemigewasset Overlook
Kancamagus Highway
Albany, NH 03818
You may click HERE or below for a wrap-up video of Secretary Perdue’s first “Back to Our Roots” Tour, which made stops in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana.
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