ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue Continues Fourth "Back to Our Roots" Tour in Colorado TOMORROW
(Washington, D.C., May 14, 2018) -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in Colorado TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 15th to visit Food Maven, hold a town hall with Agriculture Commissioner Don Brown and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duval, participate in a roundtable on agriculture labor issues, join a media availability with Governor John Hickenlooper, and tour Leprino Foods.
Secretary Perdue is embarking on his fourth "Back to Our Roots" tour to hear ideas and concerns from local farmers, ranchers, producers, foresters, agriculture students, business owners, community leaders, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees. The tour will last through Thursday and include stops in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. During the remaining segments of the tour, Secretary Perdue will also be joined by Governor Pete Ricketts (NE), Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto (WY), and Director of Agriculture Steve Wellman (NE).
This is Secretary Perdue’s fourth “Back to Our Roots” tour since taking office just over a year ago. On his first tour in August of 2017, Secretary Perdue toured Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana. In September of 2017, Secretary Perdue traveled on his second tour to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Most recently, Secretary Perdue visited Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky during his third tour in early April.
*NOTE: Media interested in covering any of the following events must RSVP to press@oc.usda.gov prior to the event.
TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 15th
Secretary Perdue Visits Food Maven
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour the food distribution center with Patrick Bultema, CEO of Food Maven. The Secretary will then participate in a roundtable discussion with the Food Maven board and its partnering producers and restauranteurs. Following the roundtable discussion, Secretary Perdue will hold a media availability.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 15th at 9:30 a.m. MDT
WHERE: 218 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Secretary Perdue, Commissioner Brown, and AFBF President Duvall Participates in Town Hall Luncheon at the Colorado Department of Agriculture
WHAT: Secretary Perdue, Commissioner Brown, and AFBF President Duvall will join a town hall luncheon hosted by the Colorado Ag Council.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m. MDT
WHERE: San Juan Room, Colorado Department of Agriculture, 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield, CO 80021
Secretary Perdue and AFBF President Duvall Attend Labor Roundtable at Sakata Farms
WHAT: Secretary Perdue and AFBF President Duvall will participate in a roundtable conversation with fruit and vegetable growers to discuss labor issues. Following the roundtable discussion, Secretary Perdue and Governor Hickenlooper will hold a media availability.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 15th at 2:15 p.m. MDT
WHERE: Sakata Farm Conference Room, 384 East Bromley Lane, Brighton, CO 80601
Secretary Perdue and AFBF President Zippy Duvall Tour Leprino Foods
WHAT: Secretary Perdue and AFBF President Zippy Duvall will meet Mike Durkin, President and CEO of Leprino Foods, before touring the Greeley Facility. The Secretary will hold a media availability after the tour; however, press will not be allowed to tour the facility due to the facility’s food safety protocol.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 15th at 4:00 p.m. MDT (Tour) and 5:00 p.m. MDT (Media Availability)
WHERE: Leprino Foods: Greeley Facility, 1302 1st Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
WEDNESDAY, May 16th
Secretary Perdue Visits National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation & National Seed Storage Lab
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will meet with USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) employees before touring the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation & National Seed Storage Lab. Following the tour, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, May 16th at 10:15 a.m. MDT
WHERE: National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation & National Seed Storage Lab, 1111 South Mason Street, Fort Collins, CO 80512
Secretary Perdue Visits the APHIS National Wildlife Research Center
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will visit the APHIS National Wildlife Research Center to hear an overview of the National Feral Swine Damage Management Program and Feral Swine Research Program. The Secretary will then tour the facility to observe the Genetics Lab, Toxicology Lab, a Drone/ Unmanned Aircraft Systems Demonstration, Rabies Research, and a Remote Darting Demonstration. Following the tour, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, May 16th at 12:00 p.m. MDT
WHERE: Wildlife Science Building, 4101 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80512
WYOMING
Secretary Perdue Visits Climb Wyoming
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour Climb Wyoming before participating in a roundtable discussion with program graduates, employer partners, training providers, and other stakeholders. Following the event, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, May 16th at 3:20 p.m. MDT
WHERE: Climb Wyoming, 1001 West 31st Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Secretary Perdue and Director Miyamoto Participate in Roundtable at Wyoming Stock Growers Association
WHAT: Secretary Perdue and Director Miyamoto will participate in a roundtable discussion with Wyoming Stock Growers Association and other Wyoming agriculture stakeholders. Following the roundtable, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, May 16th at 5:10 p.m. MDT
WHERE: Wyoming Stock Growers Association Office, 113 East 20th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001
THURSDAY, May 17th
NEBRASKA
Secretary Perdue, Governor Ricketts, and Director Wellman Visit Ackerman Ag Service and Supply
WHAT: Secretary Perdue, Governor Ricketts, and Director Wellman will tour Ackerman Ag Service and Supply before the Secretary and Governor participate in a discussion on various rural issues with local leaders. After the event, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: THURSDAY, May 17th at 10:30 a.m. MDT
WHERE: Ackerman Ag Service and Supply, 115 Cody Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301
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USDA Ethics App Recognized for Technological Innovation
(Washington, D.C., May 14, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ethics App for being named a “Top 8 Finalist” by the American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council’s Innovation awards. The USDA Ethics App finished in the top 8 finalists, out of 150 innovations during the past year.
“Since day one, I have emphasized USDA’s commitment to maintaining the highest degree of integrity and ethical behavior,” Secretary Perdue said. “I am proud the work of USDA is being recognized by the private sector and other parts of the federal government. President Donald J. Trump’s Ethics Pledge is a top priority, and we are always seeking ways to enhance the American public’s confidence in the important work we are doing.”
Background:
The American Council for Technology – Industry Advisory Council hosted its Igniting Innovations Conference and Awards Ceremony last week highlighting the best innovations in government. Other finalists included private sector companies and other government agencies.
The Ethics App was unveiled by Secretary Perdue in August of 2017. The app provides short, easy-to-read summaries of federal ethics rules and Hatch Act limitations on political activity. The app includes a comprehensive video library so that officials can quickly become familiar with these important rules at any time, whether in the office, off-site, or on official travel. The app also contains a resources section so USDA employees can readily contact an ethics advisor at USDA. The groundbreaking application was designed to make compliance with the federal ethics rules a one-stop-shop for USDA employees, but the app is available to anyone with Android devices or Apple devices.
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Announces
The Peace and The Panic
USA Tour 2
VIP Pre-Sale
Tuesday, May 15
@ 5pm Local
General On-Sale
Friday, May 18
@ 10am Local
May 14th, 2018 - Neck Deep kicked off 2018 with 71 shows in 89 days across 14 countries, but somehow, they have more to come! The band will be heading back to the United States for Part 2 of The Peace and The Panic Tour this Fall! With support from Trophy Eyes, Stand Atlantic, WSTR and Gardenside, this tour will be kicking off in Santa Cruz, CA on September 6th and hitting cities across the country before wrapping back in San Diego, CA on October 13th. Fans that may not have had a chance to check out the band's headliner earlier this year should get tickets quickly, as many previous dates sold out. General On-Sale begins Friday, May 18th at 10:00am Local with various pre-sale opportunities happening throughout the week.
VIP Packages will be on-sale beginning tomorrow, May 15th at 5:00pm Local. The "Neck Deep Campfire Club" will include an intimate, acoustic performance from the band around - you guessed it, a campfire. For more information about the upcoming tour, VIP options and all other tickets, please head to http://neckdeepuk.com/.
Neck Deep's successful World Tour is celebrating their recently released album, The Peace and The Panic. The 11-track album, produced by Mike Green (Pierce The Veil, Paramore), is a meditation on the constant duality of life and the struggles that come with it. The album has already been garnering incredible praise with outlets like like Nylon, Billboard, New Noise Magazine, Kerrang, Rocksound and more. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Albums Charts, along with #4 on the Top 200, #1 Physical and Internet Albums, #2 Rock, Vinyl, Alternative and Independent Albums and #3 Digital Albums in the United States.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
9/6 - Santa Cruz, CA - Catalyst
9/7 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Theater
9/8 - Las Vegas, NV - BK Bowl
9/10 - Albuquerque, NM - El Rey Theatre
9/11 - Lubbock, TX - Jakes
9/12 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom
9/14 - Louisville, KY - Headliners
9/15 - Nashville, TN - Marathon
9/16 - Birmingham, AL - Workplay
9/18 - Columbia, SC - Music Farm
9/19 - Greensboro, NC - Arizona Pete's
9/20 - Richmond, VA - National
9/21 - Long Island, NY - Stereo Garden
9/22 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
9/24 - New Haven, CT - Webster
9/25 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
9/27 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls
9/28 - Detroit, MI - Royal Oak
9/29 - Cleveland, OH - Agora
9/30 - Toronto, ON - Danforth
10/2 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogarts
10/3 - Ft. Wayne, IN - Clyde
10/5 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom
10/6 - Des Moines, IA - Woolys
10/7 - Omaha, NE - Sokol
10/9 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater
10/10 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater
10/12 - San Luis Obispo, CA - Fremont
10/13 - San Diego, CA - SOMA
Tour Flyer Download Here
Neck Deep recently made their US Late Night TV debut with epic performances of "In Bloom", "Where Do We Go When We Go", "Parachute" and "Wish You Were Here" on Last Call with Carson Daly. The sold-out show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA was captured on the last date of the band's North American leg of The Peace and The Panic World Tour earlier this year. The recently released music video for "Parachute" joins an impressive library of music videos from this release including first singles "Happy Judgement Day" and "Where Do We Go When We Go," the "day-in-the-life" video for "Motion Sickness" and the sensational "In Bloom."
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Neck Deep is Ben Barlow (Vocals), Matt West (Guitar), Sam Bowden (Guitar), Fil Thorpe-Evans (Bass and Vocals) and Dani Washington (Drums).
For more information on Neck Deep, The Peace and The Panic and this upcoming tour, please visit http://neckdeepuk.com/.
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