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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 31, 2023 – Tomorrow, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Pullman, Washington, where he will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Plant Sciences Building on the grounds of Washington State University, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, focused on conducting research to help solve agricultural and environmental problems and support farmers and producers in the Pacific Northwest. The groundbreaking of this new research facility, which comes following USDA’s recent release of a comprehensive, forward-looking three-year science and research strategy, underscores the Department’s commitment to supporting cutting-edge scientific research and development that addresses the greatest agricultural challenges of our time. During the ceremony, Secretary Vilsack will be joined by U.S. Senator Patty Murray and U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
Credentialed members of the media interested in attending the event must RSVP to press@xxxxxxxx for arrival instructions.
Tuesday, August 1
WHO: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) and senior USDA and Washington State University officials
WHAT: Groundbreaking of New USDA ARS Research Facility at Washington State University
WHEN: Tuesday, August 1, Doors Open at 11:30 am PT; Speaking Program Begins at 12:00 pm PT
WHERE: Washington State University, Pullman, WA Credentialed members of the media interested in attending the event must RSVP to press@xxxxxxxx for arrival instructions.
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