Unified Voice For Farmer
Issues Set for February 1st
MADISON (Dec. 14, 2005) This 2006 Ag Day at the Capitol will be Tuesday, February 1 at the  Monona Terrace in Madison . Ag Day at the Capitol is the largest gathering of farmers from across the state representing a variety of farm groups to learn more about priority state issues, and to lobby their state representatives as a unified voice for agriculture. Last year, more than 700 farmers attended.
The Ag Day at the Capitol starts at 12:30 p.m. with a briefing on state issues. Several legislative speakers will be invited to address farmers.
At 3:00 p.m. farmers will walk to the Capitol and meet with their representatives to lobby on issues favorable for Wisconsin farmers. A buffet dinner will be held starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Monona Terrace.
Cosponsors of the event are: Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Organization, Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association, Wisconsin Pork Association, Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association, Wisconsin Soybean Association, Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin Horse Council, Wisconsin Women for Agriculture, and The Country Today newspaper.
Farmers can register by contacting Sabrina Gentile at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation at 608-828-5711, or sgentile.fbcenter@wfbf.com. The cost is $10. The registration deadline is January 20. Late registrations will cost $15.
Rural Mutual Insurance Company and GROWMARK are major sponsors of the event.
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