National Summit to Wrap Up Rural Tour

Cindy Zimmerman

A national summit for rural America will be held in Missouri next month to wrap up the Obama administration’s Rural Tour.

USDA Rural TourAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will host the day-long “National Summit of Rural America: A Dialogue for Renewing Promise” on June 3 on the campus of Jefferson College near St. Louis.

“This Summit will be an opportunity for rural Americans to share their vision for creating a more prosperous and promising future for rural America,” said Vilsack. “The Obama Administration is committed to strengthening rural America, and now farmers, ranchers, and foresters from throughout the country can have the opportunity to engage with key policymakers and community leaders to discuss the priorities and policies necessary to keep its future bright.”

This National Summit culminates the Rural Tour Secretary Vilsack led last year and visited 22 states to begin a conversation with farmers, ranchers, and people who live in rural communities. It will feature plenary and breakout sessions on issues including rebuilding and revitalizing rural America, creating new jobs, improving infrastructure, improving farm competitiveness, and encouraging innovation in renewable energy.

If you want to attend the summit, you have to register through the USDA Rural Tour website. USDA says early registration is recommended as attendance will be limited due to space constraints.

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