08-02-12 US Senator Bennet to Focus on Addressing Drought Conditions, Growing Jobs on Eastern Plains Tour…Aug 6th & 7th
Posted by Brian Allmer on August 3, 2012
Denver, CO – Next week, August 6 to August 7, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet will travel through Colorado’s Eastern Plains on a two-day tour that will highlight the need to address drought conditions, create jobs and boost economic development in Colorado’s rural communities.
Bennet Schedule for August 6 to August 7
Monday, August 6
Noon – Bennet to host conversation with small business owners and economic development leaders on Small Business and Rural Economic Development in Sterling (CSU Regional Engagement Center, 304 Main Street, Sterling)
4 PM – Bennet to Highlight Work of Young Farmers in Tour of Harman Brothers farm (Harman Brothers farm, 28434 County Road Tt, Akron)
6:15 PM – Bennet to Attend Yuma County Fair Junior Livestock Sale (Yuma County Fairgrounds, 410 W. Hoag, Yuma)
Tuesday, August 7
1 PM – Bennet to Tour Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Warehouse at Hirakata Farms, Highlight Safety of Cantaloupes (Hirakata Farms,22161 County Road CC, Rocky Ford)
2:45 PM– Bennet to Hear from Local Producers on Need for Drought Assistance at Crowley County Ranch (Crowley County Ranch,2475 County Lane 16, Ordway)
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