FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2001
SC Ag Council Launches Year with Annual Ag Outlook Conference
COLUMBIA---The annual Ag Outlook Conference which serves as the “State of the State” for South Carolina agriculture also serves as the South Carolina Agricultural Council’s (SCAC) first meeting of the year. The Ag Outlook Conference showcases state, regional, and national agricultural leaders and economists who bring the latest news on our state's most precious industry. The 2002 Ag Outlook Conference will be held during the AG EXPO in Columbia at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2002.
The South Carolina Agricultural Council (SCAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and maintenance of a favorable view of agriculture in South Carolina. SCAC conducts regularly scheduled forums designed to inform the agricultural professional and the general public on cutting edge trends and issues effecting agriculture in our state. The SCAC also strives to create understanding and support from the rural and non-rural areas of the state. To further the goals of the organization, SCAC annually sponsors the observance of Farm/City Week in South Carolina---a national event which promotes a better understanding between agricultural and urban communities.
Agriculture is a significant portion of our state’s overall economy. Our citizens, farmers and consumers, need to be concerned with the promotion of agriculture and other issues effecting our industry and the state. The SCAC includes representatives of organizations and agencies as well as individuals interested in serving agriculture. Those who are interested in working to improve and promote all segments of agriculture in South Carolina in order to expand agriculture’s contribution to our state and improve agriculture’s status in our state are invited to join.
Membership in the SCAC is $10 per year. Registration for each SCAC quarterly meeting which includes the program and lunch is $7 per person. However, to save a few dollars and eliminate the need to send a payment for each of the meetings, SCAC members may also prepay the registration fee for the rest of the year (April, August, and November of 2002) for a flat fee of $20. Even though members may opt for this convenient fee payment, the annual prepaid registration is not mandatory. Members and guests may opt to register for each meeting individually if they choose.
For more information about the SCAC membership dues or registration
fees, call Steve Pavlasek, Secretary/Treasurer, 803-765-5333, or email.
South Carolina Agriculture Council
Membership Form
NAME ______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________
CITY ________________________________________ ZIP __________________________
PHONE (H)_______________________________ (W)_______________________________
E-MAIL ____________________________________________________________________
Membership Dues $ 10.00
Pre-registration for 3 Meetings (Optional)
20.00
Total Included
$ ______
Suggestions for Meeting Topics, etc.: ___________________________________________
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Mail completed form and check to:
SC Agricultural Council
PO Box 191
Columbia, SC 29202