Thompson to Hold Discussion on Agriculture, Conservation During Penn State’s Ag Progress Days

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05), Congressman Tim Holden (PA-17) and Chief Dave White, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), today announced plans to hold a Barnyard Discussion and Q&A Session on agriculture and conservation in the Commonwealth during Penn State’s Ag Progress Days. Farming families and all individuals of the Pennsylvania agriculture community are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion. Details are as follows.

What:

Barnyard Discussion on Agriculture and Conservation in Pennsylvania

Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry

Congressman Tim Holden, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry

Chief Dave White, Natural Resources Conservation Service

When:August 17, 2011

10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.

Where:

Penn State's Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center

The Red Barn

Rock Springs, PA

(Nine miles southwest of State College on Pa. Route 45.)

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