Deputy Secretary of Agriculture to Keynote Delta Council
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Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
The tradition of a fried catfish luncheon will conclude the yearly event on the grounds of
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Harden, who was raised in
"We are so pleased that our friend
"Since being nominated as Deputy Secretary, she has already been charged with implementation of the 2014 Farm Bill over the coming months, and we look forward to her talking to our members and guests about the future of rural America."
Harden was instrumental in implementing programs under the 2008 Farm Bill that have resulted in record investments in America's farms and rural communities, record agricultural exports and record conservation efforts. She worked to pass and implement the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, ensuring the availability of nutrition assistance to struggling Americans.
A chief advocate of conservation, she continues leading efforts to build close stakeholder relationships with an ultimate goal of enhancing land and water conservation, improving economic opportunities through increased outdoor activities and expanding modern forest management.
From 2004-09, Harden was the CEO of the
In addition to Harden, the
"The Delta Honor Graduate event is designed to raise the level of awareness of parents, teachers and our local communities of the importance of bringing these bright young minds back to the Delta after they have completed their formal and advanced education," said
Also at
Sponsors of this year's meeting include:
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