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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2022 - On Thursday, February 24, and Friday, February 25, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will participate in the 98th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, the largest annual meeting and premiere event of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This year’s Forum is titled New Paths to Sustainability and Productivity Growth.
On Thursday, Secretary Vilsack will deliver the keynote address. Secretary Vilsack will also host a fireside chat with Dr. Elizabeth Economy, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Commerce, during which they will discuss U.S.-China agricultural trade relations and prospects for the Chinese agriculture market. Following the discussion, Secretary Vilsack will participate in a virtual press conference with members of the media.
On Friday, Secretary Vilsack will participate in a fireside chat with United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai.
Members of the media wishing to view the forum events must register here. Media members wishing to participate in the virtual press conference on Thursday must RSVP to press@xxxxxxxx for the log-in details.
Thursday, February 24
WHO: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WHAT: Vilsack to Deliver Keynote Address at USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum
WHEN: February 24, at 8:45 AM EST
WHERE: This is a virtual event. Members of the media wishing to view the Secretary's keynote address and the remainder of the forum must register here.
WHO: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Dr. Elizabeth Economy, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Commerce
WHAT: Fireside Chat with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Dr. Elizabeth Economy
WHEN: February 24, at 9:15 AM EST
WHERE: This is a virtual event. Members of the media wishing to view the fireside chat and the remainder of the forum must register here.
WHO: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WHAT: Virtual Press Conference
WHEN: February 24, at 10:15 AM EST
WHERE: Press wishing to participate in the virtual press conference must RSVP to press@xxxxxxxx for the log-in details.
Friday, February 25
WHO: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai
WHAT: Fireside Chat with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai
WHEN: February 25, at 9:15 AM EST
WHERE: This is a virtual event. Members of the media wishing to view the fireside chat and the remainder of the forum must register here.
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