Examining the sustainable outlook
A West Virginia University undergraduate is among 22 university students who will examine the future of agriculture. Patrick Parsons of Parkersburg will represent the Mountain State at the USDA’s 2010 Agricultural Outlook Forum.
The finalists include students from Land-Grant, Hispanic-Serving Institutions and American Association of State Colleges of Agriculture and Renewable Resources institutions who are the recipients of corporate and USDA sponsorships aimed at promoting the education of the next generation of agriculturalists.
“USDA’s Outlook Forum offers these students an opportunity to hear government and industry leaders discuss the current economic outlook and describe their vision, policies and direction for agriculture’s future,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “We hope this experience will help these young women and men become leaders in the 21st century agriculture economy and address the important issues facing America’s farmers and ranchers.”
The 2010 Outlook Forum titled, “Sustainable Agriculture: The Key to Health & Prosperity,” is USDA’s largest annual event and will be held Feb. 18 and 19 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va.
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