AFACT
to be launched at the 2008 World Ag Expo
Get
the facts on the newest producer effort to defend technology in agriculture
February
6, 2008—The American Farmers for the
Advancement and Conservation of Technology (AFACT) invite you to the official
launch of their new organization at the World Ag Expo in
AFACT was organized by farmers frustrated by the loss of safe and valuable management tools resulting from inaccurate and misleading labeling and marketing practices to the consumer. As the organization’s name implies, AFACT is dedicated to supporting producer choice of existing safe management practices and new technologies with collaborative ties to all commodity segments and allied industries.
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AFACT Programs Each Day of World Ag Expo
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Tuesday,
Feb 12th @ 10
a.m. |
Introducing
AFACT Presentation by dairy producers and AFACT co-chairs Liz Doornink and Carrol Campbell. |
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Wednesday,
Feb. 13th @ 10
a.m. |
Sustainability
Through Technology Round Table Join producers for a moderated panel discussion on the importance of technology to sustainable food production |
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Thursday,
Feb. 14th @ 10
a.m. |
Who’s
demanding rbST-free milk? Join AFACT leaders as they present video results from various consumer focus groups investigating what consumers are demanding from their milk |
Plan
now to visit with AFACT co-chairs Liz Doornink and Carrol Campbell. Both
dairy-farmer leaders will be on-site throughout the show and happy to talk
with you. To set up a time to visit, please RSVP to Jason Gerke by email at gerkej@osborn-barr.com,
by calling (816) 410-5164 or cell (816) 206-8179.
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The
American Farmers for the Advancement and Conservation of Technology (AFACT )is
a grassroots producer organization dedicated to supporting producer choice of
existing safe management practices and new technologies with collaborative
ties to all commodity segments and allied industries. Producer can sign up and
keep informed by going to www.itisafact.org.