Jane- I received a press release from this list and I heard from Harkin's staff a couple of weeks ago. My understanding is that it is open to the public; its been advertized in all the local papers. I do know that they will want to stick to issues related to the Farm Bill. I'll post a report after the meeting. Shelley and Frank - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For SC email list T-and-C, send: GET TERMS-AND-CONDITIONS.CURRENT to [log in to unmask]