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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010
| CONTACT: |
Brian Long, director
NCDA&CS Public Affairs
(919) 733-4216, ext. 242
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Troxler to talk about N.C. agriculture, 2010 growing season
at Piedmont Triad Farmers Market Friday
| WHO/WHAT: |
In observation of National Ag Week, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will talk about the significance of agriculture to North Carolina and offer insights into the 2010 growing season. |
| WHEN: |
Friday, March 19, noon |
| WHERE: |
Piedmont Triad Farmers Market
2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax |
| WHY: |
North Carolina is beginning a new growing season. What challenges will farmers be facing in 2010? What are farmers’ opportunities? Commissioner Troxler will address these and other questions at the press conference. |
| OTHER INFO: |
National Ag Week began March 14 and culminates on National Ag Day, Saturday, March 20. The Got to Be NC Big Cart, a giant motorized grocery cart, will be on display at the farmers market Friday. |
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