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Media Advisory - Minister MacAulay hosts United States Secretary of Agriculture in Prince Edward Island


CHARLOTTETOWN, June 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay will meet with United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue in Prince Edward Island to talk about opportunities for further cooperation between Canada and the United States in agriculture. The Minister and Secretary of Agriculture will also tour sites showcasing agriculture and seafood in the province.

RSVP: Media representatives planning to attend in person are asked to register in advance with AAFC Media Relations at 1-866-345-7972 or [email protected].

Events
Media availability and photo opportunities

Date
June 15, 2018

Photo opportunity ? U.S. Secretary of Agriculture's arrival and start of meeting

Time
08:50 a.m. ? 9:05 a.m.

Location
Minister MacAulay's farm
6241 St. Peters
Highway 2
Midgell, PEI

Media availability ? Livestream available @AAFC_Canada Twitter channel

Time
10:00 a.m. ? 10:15 a.m.

Location
Minister MacAulay's farm
6241 St. Peters
Highway 2
Midgell, PEI

Photo opportunity - Tour on lobster boat

Time
10:45 a.m ? 11:45 a.m.

Location
Annandale Wharf
274 Annandale Wharf Road
Cardigan, PEI

Photo opportunity ? Tour Rollo Bay Holdings with potato growers and owners Ray and Alvin Keenan

Time
2:30 p.m ? 3:30 p.m.

Location
Rollo Bay Holdings
677 Route 2
Souris, PEI

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SOURCE Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada


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