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Country Music Artist
Michael Peterson to Serve as
Ag Warriors Spokesperson
Posted on
Tuesday, February 2, 2012 |
 Country music artist Michael Peterson will serve as
national spokesperson for the International Agri-Center's
Ag Warriors program set to launch on February 15, 2012
during World Ag Expo.
With nine tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, Peterson is the
2008 recipient of the distinguished Bob Hope "Spirit of
Hope" award for his service to the nation and to
servicemen and women of the Armed Forces.
He is known for his chart toppers, "Drink, Swear, Steal
& Lie" and "From Here to Eternity". The multiple Grammy
and CMA award nominee has moved audiences across the
globe for more than a decade, and will use his platform
to launch the program aimed at placing veterans in
long-term agricultural careers.
"After years of participating in the development and
delivery of groundbreaking national initiatives for
agriculture, active duty military and veteran's
organizations alike, being part of the Ag Warriors
creative team was a natural fit for me," said Peterson.
Peterson will also serve as emcee for the Ag Warriors
Gala at World Ag Expo which will feature a keynote
address from President of the United States, George W.
Bush; the 82nd Airborne Division's All American Chorus;
Marine Color Guard, San Diego; Marine Battle Colors,
Drum Corp, San Diego and New York City's "singing
policeman", Daniel Rodriguez.
"We are pleased to have somebody of Michael's caliber
lend their support as we launch Ag Warriors," said
Stacey Beachy, International Agri-Center. "He has truly
connected with our service members and understands their
needs as they transition back to civilian life. The
knowledge he brings to the table has helped us develop
plans that will serve veterans in search of agricultural
professions."
Through the program, and with the help of California
State University, Fresno; California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo; College of the Sequoias and
West Hills College, Coalinga, veterans will receive
training that will prepare them for careers in
agriculture. The program is an in-residence course which
will include class work, field work, exam preparation,
testing, mentorship and internships.
Ag Warriors is designed to expose veterans to the
broader aspects of the agriculture industry and to help
them gain access to rewarding careers.
For more information about Ag Warriors, or to reserve
your tickets, visit
www.AgWarriors.com or call: 800.999.9186.
(Source:
International Agri-Center
press release, 1/30/2012)
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