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Wellman and Ricketts Announce National Ag Week Visits
Nebraska Ag Connection - 03/16/2018
Governor Pete Ricketts and Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Steve Wellman announced two days of activities and stops across Nebraska to celebrate National Ag Week. During March 19 and 21, the Governor, NDA Director, and
agriculture industry representatives will visit Seward, York, Lexington, and Sidney.
"Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do here in Nebraska. Ag Week is a special time each year to celebrate our farm and ranch families. I'm looking forward to highlighting the innovative people and strategies that are growing agriculture and our state,"
said Ricketts.
"Our state is rooted in a deep agrarian history, and our future is bright thanks to our strong agriculture industry. National Ag Week is an opportunity for all Nebraskans to celebrate our #1 industry, agriculture. As we travel across the state we will have the
opportunity to showcase our diverse agriculture industry, visiting with farmers and ranchers and touring agribusiness and manufacturing facilities that are investing in our rural communities," said Wellman.
Ricketts and Wellman will be touring a number of different agribusiness and manufacturing facilities including DuPont Pioneer, Tyson Fresh Meats, and Agri-Plastics.
The public is invited to attend the following events where the Governor and the Director will discuss the importance of Nebraska agriculture, livestock and value-added agricultural development, and international trade:
- Monday, 5:30-8 p.m. CT, Seward Ag Banquet, Seward County Ag Pavilion, Seward County Fairgrounds, 430 North 15th
- Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. CT, Dawson County Ag Open House, Dawson County Fairgrounds, 1002 Plum Creek Pkwy, Lexington
- Wednesday, 12-1 p.m. CT, Sidney Ag Luncheon, 664 Chase Blvd.
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