(Washington, D.C., February 19, 2020) – Tomorrow, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will announce a new, department-wide initiative regarding sustainability, productivity, and innovation. Following the Secretary’s presentation, he will participate in a fireside chat with John Hartnett, Founder and CEO of SVG Ventures-THRIVE, and host a press conference.
On Friday, Secretary Perdue will host agricultural leaders from key Western Hemisphere countries. Joining Secretary Perdue at the February 21st plenary session, titled “Feeding the World through Innovation,” will be Argentina’s Minister for Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries Luis Basterra, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Villalobos. They will discuss cooperative approaches to promoting agricultural innovation and global trade as foundations of global food security.
*NOTE: Media interested in attending any event must RSVP on the Forum Website by TODAY, Wednesday, February 19th at 4:00pm ET.
TOMORROW, Thursday, February 20th
Secretary Perdue to announce Ag Innovation Agenda and participate in a fireside chat
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will announce a new, department-wide initiative regarding sustainability, productivity, and innovation, and participate in a fireside chat with John Hartnett, Founder and CEO of SVG Ventures-THRIVE.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, February 20th beginning at 8:30am ET.
WHERE: Arlington Ballroom, Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
Secretary Perdue to host press conference
WHAT: Secretary will host a press conference with members of the media immediately following the fireside chat.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, February 20th beginning at 9:50am ET.
WHERE: Salon K, Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
Friday, February 21st
Secretary Perdue to host a plenary session with Agriculture Leaders of the Western Hemisphere
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will host a plenary session, titled “Feeding the World through Innovation” with Minister Basterra of Argentina, Minister Claude-Bibeau of Canada, and Secretary Villalobos of Mexico.
WHEN: FRIDAY, February 21st beginning at 8:30am ET.
WHERE: Arlington Ballroom, Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
*NOTE: Media interested in attending any event must RSVP on the Forum Website by TODAY, Wednesday, February 19th at 4:00pm ET.
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