USDA Under Secretary Mark Rey to Discuss the 2007 Farm Bill and Forest Fuel Hazard Reduction in Missoula

August 17, 2007

For More Information:
Robert Moler, 406-587-6842
Carrie Mosley 406-587-6967

Bozeman--U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Mark Rey will discuss the 2007 Farm Bill and forest fuel hazard reduction during a visit in Missoula on August 23, 2007.

During an event from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Rey will visit a private forest landowner’s property and meet with representatives of the Montana Forestry Coalition to discuss opportunities available through Farm Bill programs to assist private landowners to implement fire hazard reduction practices on their lands. This field tour will be open to the media and will start at 10:00 a.m. at Muralt’s Travel Plaza – Conoco, Junction I-90 and Hwy 93 North (exit 96).

Rey welcomes the opportunity to meet with the media. Please contact Robert Moler, Public Affairs Specialist, at 406-587-6842 for more information and directions.

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