PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release
December 4, 2006 www.agr.ne.gov		Contact: Christin Kamm (402) 471-6856

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) hosted an "Agricultural Adventure" today.

Governor Dave Heineman and NDA Director Greg Ibach toured the GROW Nebraska store at the Hilltop Mall in Kearney. The store features numerous Nebraska products available for consumers to purchase this holiday season.

GROW Nebraska's purpose is to implement sustainable economic solutions for Nebraska's product, service and retail entrepreneurs. The store features items and food goods produced by small-scale manufacturers in Nebraska.

"This holiday season and throughout the year, one of the best ways we can support Nebraska agriculture is by purchasing Nebraska-grown products and Nebraska-made crafts," Governor Heineman said. "When consumers shop at GROW Nebraska, the gifts they buy are not only unique to our state, but they also contribute to our communities."

GROW Nebraska founder and CEO Janell Anderson said GROW Nebraska has other stores throughout the state for the holiday season, in the Gateway Mall in Lincoln, Oakview Mall in Omaha and Conestoga Mall in Grand Island.

"By shopping for family and friends at one of the GROW Nebraska stores, consumers can access a wide variety of Nebraska made products that are sure to please," said NDA Director Ibach. "Consumers will be supporting Nebraska farmers, ranchers and businesses in both rural and urban settings."

NDA sponsors "Agricultural Adventures" to promote Nebraska's various agricultural products and agricultural activities.

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