February 5, 2010

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL GROUP ELECTS REP. KEVIN RYAN TO BOARD

The State Agriculture and Rural Leaders Association announced that State Representative Kevin Ryan has been elected to their Board of Directors.

"Connecticut's $2 billion agriculture industry employs thousands and is a vital part of our economy. In the current economic climate, we must do everything possible as a state to preserve our farms and make them stronger for the future. I'm looking forward to working to with leaders from other states to make that happen," said Representative Ryan. "I also want to thank the SARL's members for electing me to this post."

The State Agricultural and Rural Leaders Group (SARL) was formed in 2006 to promote and foster educational opportunities, cooperation and leadership among effort among state officials in agricultural and rural communities.

Representative Ryan has begun participating in weekly conference calls with legislators and farmers from around the country to discuss what other states are doing to promote agricultural products and preserve rural communities.