American Agri-Women

American Agri-Women will take a closer look at the FairTax Plan at their 34th Annual Meeting to be held November 12-15, in Salem, Oregon. They have invited Tom Wright, spokesperson for true federal tax reform (now represented by FairTax, HR 25), to speak on this plan which would revolutionize the American tax system. Tom will talk on Saturday, November 14, after lunch, and is a gifted speaker who will entertain as he convinces you (or not) that the FairTax is the way to go. There will also be an opportunity to ask him questions. He is well known for his radio and television talk shows, opinion editorials, and forums.

Other notable speakers will be Dr. David Kohl and rancher Jeanne Carver. Dr. David Kohl will speak on Thursday morning, November 12. He is professor emeritus of Agriculture Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. A popular speaker for agricultural groups such as bankers, Farm Credit, FSA, as well as producers and agribusinesses, Dr. Kohl will speak about “The Pulse of the Economy and What To Do About It.”

Rancher/Entrepreneur Jeanne Carver, Shaniko, Oregon, will headline the Thursday, November 12 evening program. Her presentation is titled, “Imperial Stock Ranch – A Heritage Ranch Claiming New Markets.” The Imperial Stock Ranch is a family-owned and operated ranch in Central Oregon that produces grains, hay, grasses, cattle, and sheep.

The meeting, hosted by Oregon Women for Agriculture (OWA) will be in the heart of the Willamette Valley and capital city of Salem. OWA will be celebrating their 40th birthday this year and the State of Oregon is celebrating its 150th birthday. “Celebrating American Agriculture” will add to the festive spirit of their time together.

For more information please contact AAW president Marcie Williams at president@ americanagriwomen.org, or visit the American Agri-Women web site at http://www.americanagriwomen.org.