DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today announced that he will be visiting four counties across Iowa on Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13 as part of his effort to meet with Iowans in each of the state’s 99 counties again this year.  Northey is meeting with residents to discuss the status of agriculture in the state and answer questions.

Northey will host town meetings in Black Hawk and Buchanan Counties.  He will also speak to Rotary Clubs in Nevada and Waverly.  Northey will also attend a “Celebration of Agriculture” Dinner in Cedar Rapids.

“I learned a lot about all that is going on in agriculture last year by traveling the state and meeting with Iowans and I’m confident this year will be no different,” Northey said.  “I’m excited to hear from Iowans, both farmers and non-farmers alike, about the issues facing agriculture and the opportunities available through this industry.”

The details of the visits follow here:

Wednesday, March 12

Nevada Rotary Club – 12:00 p.m., Gates Hall, 825 15th Street, Nevada

Thursday, March 13

Black Hawk County – 10:00 a.m., UNI Museum, 3219 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls

Waverly Rotary Club – 12:00 p.m., Waverly Golf and Country Club, 705 8th St. SW, Waverly

Buchanan County – 3:00 p.m., Farm Bureau, 1400 1st Street West, Independence

Celebration of Agriculture  - 7:00 p.m., Marriott Hotel, 1200 Collins Road, Cedar Rapids

Northey, a corn and soybean farmer from Spirit Lake, is serving his first term as Secretary of Agriculture. His priorities as Secretary of Agriculture are the opportunities in renewable energy, conservation and stewardship, and telling the story of Iowa agriculture.

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