You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Contact: USDA Press ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue in Las Vegas SUNDAY and MONDAY (Washington, D.C., February 9, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 11th and 12th to speak at the National Grocers Association Convention, tour farms, and participate in a town hall with Nevada agricultural leaders – including Nevada Director of Agriculture, Jim Barbee. Sunday, February 11th Secretary Perdue to Deliver Remarks at the National Grocers Association Convention WHAT: Secretary Perdue will attend the National Grocers Association Convention to deliver remarks before holding a media availability. WHEN: Sunday, February 11th at 5:30 p.m. PST WHERE: Mirage Grand Ballroom, 3400 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Media availability will be in Ballroom E immediately following the Secretary’s remarks. Monday, February 12th Secretary Perdue to Visit Las Vegas Livestock WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour the Las Vegas Livestock operation with Nevada Director of Agriculture Jim Barbee and Mr. Hank Combs, Las Vegas Livestock partner. WHEN: Monday, February 12th at 10:00 a.m. PST WHERE: 13550 North US-93, Las Vegas, NV 89165 Secretary Perdue to Visit Gilrease Orchard for Tour and Town Hall WHAT: Secretary Perdue and Director Barbee will tour Gilrease Orchard and attend a luncheon hosted by the Nevada Farm Bureau. Directly following the meal, the Secretary will participate in a town hall meeting with Nevada agriculture leaders. Secretary Perdue will hold media availability following the event. WHEN: Monday, February 12th at 11:45 a.m. PST WHERE: Gilrease Orchard, 7800 North Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV 89131 Secretary Perdue to Visit Anderson Dairy WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour Anderson Dairy with Mr. Dave Coon, President of Sales and Marketing. WHEN: Monday, February 12th at 2:00 p.m. PST WHERE: Anderson Dairy, 801 East Searles Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101 *NOTE: Media interested in covering the events should RSVP to press by TODAY, February 9th, at 7:00 p.m. ET. ### |
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