CONGRESSMAN ADERHOLT ANNOUNCES 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AGRICULTURE & INDUSTRY TOUR

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) today announced the dates and locations for the annual 4th Congressional District Agriculture and Industry Tour.

Taking place on Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17, this ninth annual event will highlight businesses in DeKalb and Marshall Counties.  Among the businesses and sites the Congressman will visit are:  Ricky Cornutt Farms (Boaz); BAE Systems (Albertville); Rainsville Church Pew Company (Rainsville), and a preview of the new JSU Little River Canyon Center (DeKalb County).

“The agriculture and technology industries are two of the most important industries in our community.  Alabama has one of the finest agriculture industries in the world and keeping it that way depends on us taking the time to learn about issues affecting agriculture,” said Congressman Aderholt. “One of the best ways to do this is to make sure we have a good understanding of the very basic elements affecting farming.”

From farming to technology to tourism, each of these locations is an outstanding example of the economic impact that is being made in the Fourth Congressional District and the State of Alabama. Each stop will include a brief walking tour and an overview of each location.

Aderholt continued, “These companies are part of an industry that affects everyone in the Fourth District in some way,” said Congressman Aderholt.  “It’s important that we all work together to support them and learn more about them.”

The Agriculture and Industry Tour is open to the public, however space is limited.  Anyone interested in attending should contact Jennifer Taylor in the Cullman District Office at (256) 734-6043. The registration fee for the two-day event, which includes transportation, dinner and lunch, is $90.  There will be a walking tour of each site.  Guests must pre-register by October 13th to attend. 

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Media Registration Information: If a member of the media would like to attend, please contact Communication Director, DJ Jordan (darrell.jordan@mail.house.gov and 202-226-7602)

 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AGRICULTURE & INDUSTRY TOUR SCHEDULE:

Thursday, October 16

12:00–1:00pm                Public & Media Registration at Guntersville State Lodge

1:00pm                          Depart for Ricky Cornutt Farms

1:30–3:00pm                  Tour Cornutt Farms

3:00pm                          Depart for BAE Systems in Albertville

3:30pm                          Tour BAE Systems

5:00pm                          Depart for Guntersville State Lodge

5:30-7:30pm                  Dinner at Guntersville State Lodge

Friday, October 17

8:00am                         Depart for Rainsville Church Pew Company

8:30-10:00am   Coffee & Donuts at Rainsville Church Pew Company

10:00am                       Depart for JSU Little River Canyon Center

10:30am                       Tour JSU Little River Canyon Center

Noon                           Lunch catered at Little River Canyon

1:30pm                         Depart for Guntersville State Lodge

2:30pm                         Tour concludes

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