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92nd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum
2015-12-03 17:14:00| National Hog Farmer
The USDA will host the 92nd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum in Arlington, Va. on Feb. 25-26. The theme for the forum is "Transforming Agriculture: Blending Technology and Tradition." Location Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel Arlington, VA United States 38° 52' 47.892" N, 77° 6' 24.372" W See map: Google Maps The challenges and opportunities for agriculture and rural America are changing. In 2015, American farmers persevered in the face of drought and an unprecedented animal disease outbreak. Demographics are also changing in rural America and across farm households. Meanwhile, technology is rapidly opening new applications for producers and throughout the marketing chain, and new markets are emerging for U.S. agricultural products. USDA continues to seek out new and innovative ways to expand opportunity and provide support for America's farming families, and that mission will form the basis for the 92nd Agricultural Outlook Forum. read more
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