Vilsack to address Delaware agriculture industry dinner attendees

DOVER, Del. — USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack will be the featured speaker the 41st annual Agricultural Industry Dinner that will be held on Jan. 26, at the Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center.
Delaware Agriculture Secretary Ed Kee will present the Secretary’s Award for Meritorious Service to Delaware Agriculture.
Festivities begin with a reception at 5 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m.
This time honored Delaware tradition provides an opportunity to celebrate Delaware’s hard working farmers, honor the First State’s rich agricultural heritage, and discuss current and potential challenges to the industry. Attendees will also have the chance to thank elected officials for their support and advocacy of agriculture in Delaware in 2011 and the future.
Kenneth Wicks, president of the Delaware Council of Farm Organizations said, “I am extremely pleased that USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack will join the Council, the public, agricultural industry attendees, and our public officials as we celebrate Delaware’s $8 billion agricultural industry. We are indeed honored by his acceptance.”
For ticket information, contact Lisa Falconetti at the Delaware Department of Agriculture:  Phone – 302.698.4554 or e-mail, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .