FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact:

Susan Powers, NCGA, (636) 733-9004

Bob Callanan, ASA, (314) 754-1291

Melissa George Kessler, NAWG, (202) 547-7800

Hannah Lipps, NSP, (806) 749-3478       

Credentialed media attendance at 2010 Commodity Classic

ST. LOUIS  (Nov. 25, 2009) –Commodity Classic, agriculture’s premier trade show and convention, is headed to the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County, California, March 4 - 6.  This is a once-a-year opportunity you do not want to miss! You will have interview access to decision makers from top agriculture companies and organizations, in addition to being able to report on new products, technologies and services.   

If you haven’t already, you can register for Commodity Classic online at www.commodityclassic.com.

Highlights

• ASA, NCGA, NAWG and NSP policy-making sessions
• Seminars on new technology, production, marketing, management and more
• Trade show with more than 200 exhibitors in more than 800 booths
• General Session with the four association presidents; Emcee Mark Mayfield, better known as “The Corporate Comedian”; and agricultural economist and futurist Dr. Jay Lehr
• Evening of Entertainment featuring Grammy award winner The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Banquets:  ASA and NCGA Awards Banquets will be held Friday, March 5. Banquet tickets are based solely on availability after Jan. 20.  Tickets are required for admission to the banquets.

Optional Tours:  If you wish to purchase any of the optional tours, visit our web site under “Tours” to register online or return the tour registration form on page 11 directly to TMM, 9 Marconi, Irvine, California 92618. 

Media Benefits

On-Site Media Check-In:  Make the Media Center your first stop!  Pick up your registration packet and media credentials in the Media Center (NOT at the Commodity Classic Registration Desk) beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3. 

Media Center:  The Media Center will be located on the second floor of the Anaheim Convention Center above Hall C. Media Center check-in will be in Room 213 C. Plan to work in our fully-equipped Media Center with access to interview rooms, fax, phones, high-speed Internet and other equipment, sponsored by New Holland. 

Media Only Trade Show Time:  Credentialed media will have access to the trade show from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, with the general opening at 2:00 p.m.  A Commodity Classic badge is required for access to the trade show floor.   

Media Reception:  Be sure to attend the Commodity Classic Media Reception from 5:30 p.m. to
7 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, on the Pacific Terrace, sponsored by New Holland.   

Press Conferences:  Join ASA, NCGA and NAWG in Media Center Room 213 D for individual association press conferences in which their officers announce priorities and issues.  Agribusiness press conferences will take place as well.  We will keep you updated on additional events and provide you with a schedule of news conferences as soon as the details are complete.

For more information on Commodity Classic, please visit www.commodityclassic.com.

We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim!