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Undersecretary at World Ag Expo

Jan 22, 2005 12:00 PM

World Ag Expo attracts people from all over the globe, as well as dignitaries right here at home.

For instance, California Undersecretary of Agriculture Chuck Ahlem, will take two days out of his busy schedule to visit the 2005 World Ag Expo. He will be at the show Feb. 8 and 9. World Ag Expo runs Feb. 8-10.

“We are very honored that the Undersecretary recognizes the importance of our show,” commented Rob Fletcher, World Ag Expo's chairman for 2005. California's Secretary of Agriculture, A.G. Kawamura, will also visit the ‘05 show.

Undersecretary Ahlem is a dairyman with 2,300 milking cows and is a founding partner in the Hilmar Cheese Co. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in dairy science from Fresno State University.

Go to www.farmshow.org to get more information on attending World Ag Expo.

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