Media Advisory: Agriculture Under Secretary Kevin Concannon to Discuss New Report on the Costs of Raising a Child

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications.   Media Advisory No. 0062.13   Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623   Agriculture Under Secretary Kevin Concannon to Discuss New Report on the Costs of Raising a Child   WASHINGTON, August 13, 2013 - TOMORROW, August 14, Agriculture Under Secretary Kevin Concannon will host a national media call to discuss a new economic report about expenditures on children by American families. The report, updated annually, will provide estimates for expenses related to food, shelter, housing, child-care and other necessities that could be expected for a child born in 2012, through age 17.   Under Secretary Concannon will be joined by Robert Post, Acting Executive Director of the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, as well as study author and economist Mark Lino.   Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:30 p.m. EDT   WHAT:          Agriculture Under Secretary Concannon to discuss the costs of raising a child.   PRESS CONFERENCE PARTICIPANT ACCESS:   Audio Bridge Number: 800-369-3165   PASSCODE: CNPP (Given Verbally)   Trouble number – 202-720-8560   Callers will be joined to the conference in listen-only mode. To join the Q&A portion of the meeting, press *1 on your touch-tone phone.   #   USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).  Contact Us STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences  |  Delete profile  |  Help This email was sent to buzzhairs@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: USDA Office of Communications · 1400 Independence Ave SW · Washington DC 20250 If you have questions about USDA activities, please visit our Ask the Expert page. This feature is designed to assist you in obtaining the information you are seeking. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).