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IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alan Weber February 1, 2001 SUNFLOWER WORKSHOP PLANNED FOR MISSOURI FARMERSMissouri producers are invited to attend a half-day meeting addressing sunflower production in the state. The workshop will focus on such issues as the production and marketing of sunflowers as well as risk management. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14, 2001 from 10:00am – 2:30 pm. It will be held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, Windsor Room I. Producers interested in sunflower production are
invited to attend the workshop. Please
confirm your attendance by calling (573) 449-8638 or by e-mail to amyers@tranquility.net.
This meeting is being jointly sponsored by MU
Extension and the Jefferson Institute.
The Jefferson Institute, a non-profit agricultural research and
education center, helps Midwest producers discover opportunities
available with crop alternatives. Staff
from the Jefferson Institute will be on hand to answer questions about
sunflowers and other alternative crops.
"Sunflower production is a unique opportunity for Missouri producers," states Dr. Robert Myers, executive director of the Jefferson Institute. "We have strong in-state markets for sunflowers, new varieties are available, and government price support exists through sunflower LDP payments. This workshop is designed to provide production and marketing answers for interested farmers." For more information, contact the Jefferson Institute at (573) 449-8638. Source: Rob Myers, (573) 449-3518, Alan Weber (573) 499-4974
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