Release No. 0087.00 
                                                               
Media Advisory

Not for publication
For planning purposes only

All times are local
                                    Susan McAvoy (202) 720-4623
                                          susan.mcavoy@usda.gov

                         
PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR AGRICULTURE SECRETARY DAN GLICKMAN
                                                                 Week of March 20-24, 2000                                        

Monday, March 20, 2000   
                    12:30 p.m.          Makes remarks to the Farmers' Share luncheon.

               Upper Senate Park
               Corner of Delaware and Constitution Avenues
               Washington, DC

               2:30 p.m.      Addresses the National Association of Conservation Districts.

               Washington Court Hotel, Grand Ballroom
               575 New Jersey Avenue
               Washington, DC


Tuesday, March 21, 2000       
               1:30 p.m.      Begins invasive pests and diseases tour.  Meets with state and local
               officials to discuss the impact of the Asian longhorned beetle and the West
               Nile virus on the New York area. 

               Ruppert Park
               Between Lexington and Third Avenues on 92nd and 93rd Streets
               New York City, NY
                    

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Wednesday, March 22, 2000     
Continues invasive pests and diseases tour in Miami, FL.  Details TBD.
                    
Thursday, March 23, 2000
Continues invasive pests and diseases tour in San Diego, CA.  Details TBD.

Friday, March 24, 2000
Continues invasive pests and diseases tour in Long Beach, CA.  Details TBD. 

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