(Washington, D.C., February 12, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will attend the National Turkey Federation Annual Convention and the National Wild Turkey Federation Annual Convention, as well as participate in a ReConnect Broadband Announcement Ceremony TOMORROW, Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Secretary Perdue to participate in a fireside chat at National Turkey Federation Annual Convention
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will participate in a fireside chat with with Kerry Doughty, National Turkey Federation Chairman, and Joel Brandenberger, National Turkey Federation President. Following the fireside chat, Secretary Perdue will hold a media availability in the Bellemeade Room.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, February 13th at 8:00am CT.
WHERE: Broadway 2 & 3 Ballroom, Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 611 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37203
Secretary Perdue to participate in a fireside chat and ring the Trade Show Opening Bell at National Wild Turkey Federation Annual Convention
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will participate in a fireside chat with National Wild Turkey Federation CEO Becky Humphries and National Wild Turkey Federation President Harlan Starr. Following the opening of the trade show, Secretary Perdue will hold a media availability.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, February 13th at 10:00am CT.
WHERE: Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
Secretary Perdue and Commissioner Charlie Hatcher to participate in ReConnect Program Announcement Ceremony
WHAT: Secretary Perdue and Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Charlie Hatcher will participate in a multi-million dollar Reconnect Program Announcement Ceremony. Millions in USDA funding will increase e-connectivity, bringing high-speed internet to over 2,700 homes in rural Tennessee. Following the event, Secretary Perdue will hold a media availability.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, February 13th at 2:00pm CT.
WHERE: Battle Mountain Farm, 6915 Arno-Allisona Rd, College Grove, TN 37046
*NOTE: Media interested in attending must RSVP to press@xxxxxxxxxxx by TODAY, Wednesday, February 12th at 5:00pm ET.
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