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Ag Day 2010 Celebration

Ag Day 2010 in Celebration of American Agriculture

We’ve had a couple changes to our events in DC. We’ve also added an event; Coffee with Secretary Vilsack!

Join other industry leaders on March 18, 2010, for three great events to honor and celebrate just how AMAZING American agriculture really is!

Coffee with the Secretary

The coffee will take place at 8:00 a.m.on March 18 on the Whitten Patio of the USDA.

Over 3,500 industry leaders have been invited. This includes sponsors, commodity group leaders, Ag Day supporters, members of congress, etc. Also in attendance will be students from AFA, FFA & 4-H who will be making Hill visits after the coffee concludes.

Seating is limited to 150 people. The Secretary is confirmed and will speake briefly and the coffee will conclude by approximately 8:30 - 8:45 a.m.

There is no charge for the coffee but attendees do need to register so we have a list for the security staff at the USDA.

Mix & Mingle Luncheon

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, D.C.

Complimentary admittance to Luncheon

This is a standing luncheon and featured speakers include an Outstanding Young Farmer Honoree and national officers from AFA, FFA & 4-H.

National Ag Day Dinner & Cocktails

5:30 p.m.
USDA Whitten Building Patio, Washington, D.C.

Tickets: $100 per person, or $1,000 for a reserved table of 10
Hosted by the Agriculture Council of America in recognition of Ag Week.

The pork for the dinner will be donated by the National Pork Producers Council and will be prepared by Chef Mark Salter from the Inn at Perry Cabin. Seating is limited.

Schedule:
5:00 p.m. – Doors Open Registration - cocktails
5:30 p.m. – Chairman Blanche Lincoln speaks
6:00 p.m. – Deputy Secretary Merrigan speaks
6:45 p.m. – Dinner begins

CONFIRMED GUEST SPEAKERS:
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Kathleen Merrigan
Senator Blanche Lincoln, Chair, Senate Ag Committee

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