Reps. Petri and Ribble to Host Agriculture Policy Conference

Representatives Tom Petri (WI-6) and Reid Ribble (WI-8) will host an Agriculture Policy Conference on February 20, 2012 in Kimberly, Wisconsin.  People from the Wisconsin agriculture community, such as state representatives, local farmers and key organizations in the agricultural sector will be in attendance to discuss the 2012 Farm Bill and other pressing issues affecting the state. 

Rep. Ribble, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, remarked:  “Agriculture plays a vital role in Wisconsin’s economy and Congressman Petri and I want to make sure that members from the community along with local producers and organizations have an outlet to discuss the issues that affect their day to day lives.” 

Rep. Petri said:  "Our part of the Dairy State needs prosperous farms to underpin our economy.  I look forward to joining with Rep. Ribble and area farmers and others concerned about this important sector to discuss the challenges facing agriculture today and in the future."

The conference is open to anyone who wishes to attend, but all must register in advance.

What:  Agriculture Policy Conference

When:  February 20, 2012

            8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

Where: Liberty Hall Banquet and Conference Center

            800 Eisenhower Drive

            Kimberly, WI 54136

To RSVP or find out more information please call Tyler Vorpagel at Rep. Petri's Fond du Lac office at 1-800-242-4883, or contact Rick Sense in Rep. Ribble's Appleton Office at 920-380-0061.