Food Prices Webinar Tuesday, October 2, 2012 (3pm - 4pm US/Eastern) FMI

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Record setting drought conditions affecting the American heartland during peak growing season will soon make their impact known on food prices. FMI is hosting a webinar to explore food chain economics with a particular look at the role the drought will play in shaping future food prices. A brief review of the SNAP and WIC program portions of the pending farm bill will also be provided. Panelists include:

• Andy Harig, director of government affairs at FMI


• Richard Volpe, Ph.D., research economist at USDA Economic Research Service


• Hannah Walker, director of government affairs at FMI

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Who Should Attend:

Food retail professionals in consumer affairs, communications , marketing/merchandising and government relations