Officials and Public Invited to Rural Opportunities Roundtable

NASHVILLE-- The Tennessee departments of Agriculture, Economic and Community Development (ECD) and Financial Institutions are hosting a Rural Opportunities Roundtable for farmers, landowners, extension agents, local economic development officials, county leaders and citizens in West Tennessee.

The meeting will take place Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. CST at the Park Theatre in McKenzie. The purpose of the roundtable is for state agencies to update rural areas on programs and opportunities, and give attendees a chance for input on concerns about agriculture and forestry issues.

Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson, ECD Assistant Commissioner Amy New, Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales and other agency representatives will all be on hand to discuss programs and services to support rural economic development. There will also be time for open discussion.

WHO:     State Agriculture, Economic Development and Financial Institutions Officials
WHAT:    Rural Opportunities Roundtable
WHEN:   Feb. 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CST
WHERE: Park Theatre located at 2312 Cedar Street in McKenzie, Tenn.

For more information, contact Ed Harlan, Assistant Commissioner for Market Development at ed.harlan@tn.gov or 615-837-5299.