Jan. 10, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jay Noel
California Institute for the Study of Specialty Crops, Cal Poly
(805) 756-5014
www.cissc.calpoly.edu
Cal Poly Institute Coordinating Ag Symposium for California Policymakers
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Dynamic presentations and networking opportunities
will be key parts of the California Agriculture Symposium March
23-24 in
Sacramento – an event aided by Cal Poly’s Institute
for the Study of
Specialty Crops.
The aim of the forum is to foster lively, informed discussions
on how to
sustain California agriculture’s competitive edge in the face
of new
challenges and opportunities. Speakers from academia, industry and
government will offer their perspectives on issues related to policy,
technology, marketing and management.
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary A.G. Kawamura
is
scheduled to deliver the keynote address.
A “California Tasting” featuring the best of the state’s
agricultural
products will cap off the first day of the symposium.
The summit is being organized by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s
California
Institute for the Study of Specialty Crops; the University of
California’s Agricultural Issues Center and Specialty Crops
Research
Program; and Fresno State University’s Center for Agricultural
Business.
Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. For registration
and program information, visit www.calagsymposium.org
or call (530)
752-2320 or (530) 752-1748.
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