Secretary Naig Joins Secretary Perdue, Iowa Leaders for a Crop Damage, Conservation and Innovation Tour

DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 1, 2020) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will join U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst for an agricultural tour through central Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 3.

The state and federal leaders will take an aerial tour of the crop damage caused by the drought and derecho before heading to a nutrient-reducing wetland site to see the state’s conservation efforts in action.

The group will cap off the day with visits to two agribusinesses to learn more about the agricultural innovation at work in Iowa.

11 a.m. Clean Water in Iowa Starts Here tour stop – Hardin County
Stolee Farms, 27242 E Ave., Radcliffe
Conservation tour, presentations and media availability

1:30 p.m. Tour Eagle’s Catch
1802 Industrial Park, Ellsworth

2:45 p.m. Tour Performance Livestock Analytics
2321 N Loop Drive Suite #120, Ames

Media should RSVP to Keely Coppess at keely.coppess@iowaagriculture.gov. Media are encouraged to wear facial coverings and practice social distancing during tour stops to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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About the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Led by Secretary Mike Naig, the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship serves the rural and urban residents that call Iowa home. Through its 14 diverse bureaus, the Department ensures animal health, food safety and consumer protection. It also promotes conservation efforts to preserve our land and enhance water quality for the next generation. Learn more at iowaagriculture.gov.

Media Contact:
Don McDowell
Communications Director
515-281-3375
Don.McDowell@IowaAgriculture.gov