Stabenow Named Grand Marshal of Great Lakes State Fair
The revamped Michigan state fair takes place Labor Day weekend.
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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has been named grand marshal for the Great Lakes State Fair, taking place at Novi's Suburban Collection Showplace in Aug. 31-Sept. 3
“Senator Stabenow is a great champion for agriculture in Michigan whether she is working tirelessly to get Farm Bill legislation passed in Congress or advancing research efforts," said Kent Roberts, vice chairman of the Great Lakes State Fair Board, in a press release. "With agriculture being such a major focus of the fair, we see her involvement as a perfect fit."
The timing for Stabenow’s placement as grand marshal comes during a week in which she is seeking passage of the Senate Farm Bill in the House of Representatives.
“It is an honor to be part of the new Great Lakes State Fair to showcase Michigan-made products and to highlight how agriculture continues to be a bright spot for Michigan’s economy,” said Stabenow, who serves as Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, in a statement.
The state fair will feature a range of agriculture exhibits, including samples of home grown fruits, vegetables, grains and herbs. Attendees will also have an opportunity to purchase food that is created from Michigan crops including jellies, jams, breads, muffins, cakes and pies.
The fair will also have a midway, circus performances, entertainment stage and beer tent.
—The above information was provided in a press release.
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frank
11:16 am on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Absolutely NOT! She is in the pockets of Monsanto. How else could she support the "get out of jail free" section of the farm bill (S. 510 aka Food Safety Modernization Act) that Monsanto attnys wrote? She is a disgrace to our state.