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Agriculture Secretary Perdue Travels to West Virginia TOMORROW
(Washington, D.C., September 19, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will travel to West Virginia TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 20th to give remarks at the National Association of State Forester's Annual Meeting, host an Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force meeting, and tour the Green Mining Model Business Program. Below are tomorrow’s media availabilities in West Virginia.
Secretary Perdue Speaks to National Association of State Foresters
What: Secretary Perdue will give remarks at the National Association of State Foresters Annual Meeting during lunch
When: TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 20 at 11:30 a.m. EDT
Where: 200 Lee St E, Charleston WV 25301
Note: Just last week, wildland fire suppression costs for the fiscal year have exceeded $2 billion, making 2017 the most expensive year on record. As the Forest Service passed the $2 billion milestone, Secretary Perdue renewed his call for Congress to fix the way the agency’s fire suppression efforts are funded – this issue will be a central focus of his speech to the National Association of State Foresters.
Secretary Perdue Hosts Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force Listening Session
What: Secretary Perdue will host an Agriculture and Rural Task Force Listening Session
When: TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 20 at 1:30 p.m. EDT
Where: Governor's Mansion, 1716 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25305
Note: The Secretary will hold a gaggle with media following the listening session.
Secretary Perdue Tours the Green Mining Model Business Program
What: Secretary Perdue will tour the Green Mining Model Business Program Lavender Mine
When: TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 20 at 2:55 p.m. EDT
Where: Park Forest Road 802, Hernshaw, WV 25107 (Take a left at the fork in the road and the mine office will be up 100 yards on your left)
*NOTE: Media interested in attending any of the above events must RSVP to press@xxxxxxxxxxx by 7:00 p.m. EDT TODAY, Tuesday September 19th.
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