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 [log in to unmask] www.iafu.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To get off the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask]