For Immediate Release: January 6, 2008
**Media Advisory
41st Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture Begins Today in St. Louis
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| WHAT: |
The 41st Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture begins with an AgriMissouri reception today in St. Louis. Gov. Matt Blunt and Director of Agriculture Katie Smith bring the conference with great opportunities to network with fellow Missouri agricultural producers and agribusiness leaders and hear from a group of speakers about industry trends, success stories, challenges and new marketing opportunities for the Missouri farmer.
More than 25 exhibitors are on hand to showcase their organizations and companies to conference attendees. |
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| WHEN: |
Sunday, Jan. 6
12 noon - Registration begins
5 p.m. - Taste of AgriMissouri
Monday, Jan. 7
8:15 a.m. - Opening Ceremony
12 Noon - Governor’s Luncheon with Gov. Matt Blunt
1:30 p.m. - Speaker agenda continues |
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| WHERE: |
Millennium Hotel
200 South 4th Street
St. Louis, Mo.
Phone: (314) 241-9500
www.millenniumhotels.com/stlouis
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| WHY: |
Learn what has worked and what has not for farmers at the Governor’s Conference on Agriculture themed “Agriculture – Gateway to the Future.” |
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| CONTACT: |
Media inquiries please contact Misti Preston, public information administrator, Missouri Department of Agriculture, at Misti.Preston@mda.mo.gov.
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