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October 6, 2005 21st Century Farm Policy Conference Set for Oct. 30-31 The impact of the federal farm bill on U.S. agriculture and what will go into creating the next one in 2007 are topics to be discussed during a conference Oct. 30-31 at the Fargodome. U.S. Senator Kent Conrad and Won W. Koo, North Dakota State University Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies director, are organizing the conference called 21st Century Farm Policy: Challenges and Opportunities. “This conference will discuss key issues influencing future agricultural policy,” Koo says. “It will encourage innovative thinking and identify policy alternatives that recognize the changing agricultural and trade environments, provide for prosperous and vibrant rural communities, and enhance U.S. competitiveness in the global market.” Featured speakers include:
Experts from the agriculture industry, government agencies and academia also will do presentations. The registration fee is $60 per person or $100 after Oct. 15. The fee includes meals, refreshments and conference materials. The full schedule and a registration form are available at www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/capts. Click on the conference link for additional details. Contact Beth Ambrosio by e-mail at beth.ambrosio@ndsu.edu or telephone (701) 231-7334 if you have questions. ### Source:
Beth Ambrosio, (701) 231-7334, beth.ambrosio@ndsu.edu |
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