Spud Day In Salem….

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Senator Bill Hansell to Host First Annual ‘Spud Day’ Monday

Salem, Ore. – Senator Bill Hansell (R-Athena) will host the first annual Spud Day at the Capitol on Monday, March 2nd at 9:45 a.m.

Governor Kate Brown, Senate President Peter Courtney and Senator Jackie Winters will join Senator Hansell on the Capitol steps to present two trucks of Eastern Oregon potatoes and onions to the Governor’s Food Drive.

The event coincides with the Oregon Potato Grower’s Day at the Capitol honoring the role of potatoes in Oregon agriculture.
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