AGRICULTURE SECRETARY GLICKMAN TAKES ACTION ON SMALL FARMS COMMISSION REPORT



                                                               
                                                        Release No. 0024.98
Media Advisory
                                                               
                                               Tom Amontree  (202) 720-4623               
                                                      tom.amontree@usda.gov



AGRICULTURE SECRETARY GLICKMAN TAKES ACTION ON SMALL FARMS COMMISSION REPORT


     WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 1998--Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman will
receive a report by the National Commission on Small Farms which examines a
wide range of issues that impact small and beginning farmers.

     This 30-member commission was formed by Secretary Glickman in July of
1997, in response to recommendations made by USDA Civil Rights Action Team. 
Former Congressman Harold Volkmer chaired the commission's efforts to insure
the survival of small farms.

     At 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 22, 1998, Secretary Glickman will
hold a press conference to highlight the report that the National Commission
on Small Farms will present.  The press conference will be held at the USDA
Administration Building, Room 107, which is located at 14th and Jefferson
Drive, S.W., Washington, D.C.