Below is information forwarded by IFU Vice President Chris Peterson about a
National Summit on Agriculture and Rural Life set for Saturday, Nov. 15 at
the Hotel Ft. Des Moines. Candidates Gephardt and Kucinich have confirmed
attendance, and presenters expect candidates Dean and Kerry to appear as
well. Here are the details:

NATIONAL SUMMIT ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL LIFE
The Hotel Ft. Des Moines, 1000 Walnut St., Des Moines
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003
Sponsored by the League of Rural Voters

Workshops will include:

New Directions in Rural Economic Development
Rethinking US Agriculture Policy
Healthy Environment and Healthy Communities
Global Trade Policy and Rural America
Public Policy and Community Revitalization

Registration fee is $30 and forms are due Nov. 7. For more information or a
registration form, please call (612) 270-0276, email
[log in to unmask], or contact the IFU office at 800-775-5227 if you
would like a copy faxed to you.

Iowa Farmers Union
PO Box 8988
528 Billy Sunday Rd
Ames, IA  50014
800-775-5227
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www.iafu.org

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