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March 23, 2004                                 Contact: Beverly Gruber
For Immediate Release                       (610) 767-5026

Harrisburg, PA-The Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organization's (SCOFO) annual meeting took place March 22, 2004 at the state Capitol Building.

The purpose of the meeting was to promote agriculture and to elect officers. Representatives of over 65 agricultural organizations met with legislators at the "Taste of Pennsylvania reception" to promote agriculture in Pennsylvania and to provide a networking forum for members to discuss challenges and opportunities across Agri-business sectors.

Those who will lead the way in promoting agriculture through SCOFO were chosen during the election of officers. Susan Fox Marquart, executive director at the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. was re-electedas President. "As the number one industry in our state, agriculture has an impact on everyone in Pennsylvania. From the products grown on the farms all the way to the grocery store, agriculture provides jobs to help our economy and keep all of Pennsylvania prosperous and healthy."

Other officers reelected were Vice President Jeff Fry of Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council and Secretary/Treasurer Dennis Schad of Land O'Lakes, Inc. The hiring of new Executive Secretary Beverly Gruber was also announced during the meeting.

The SCOFO represents the broad spectrum of agriculture in Pennsylvania, from farm production, education, business services and the delivery of finished products to consumers. The organization advocates a constructive legislative agenda that protects and promotes the Commonwealth's agricultural interests. For your company or association to be part of SCOFO, please call (610) 767-5026.

State Representative Art Hershey, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, congratulates newly elected President Susan Fox Marquart at the State Council of Farm Organizations Annual Cornucopia.

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