WASHINGTON  -  U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) will visit St. Francois County on Thursday as part of her 24th Annual Emerson Farm Tour.  From 11:00 a.m. to noon, Emerson will tour Marco Vineyards.

 

“I’m looking forward to seeing how the winery converts grapes to the value-added product of wine.  It is also a chance to hear about how Congress can assist small businesses and entrepreneurs who use agriculture for new and different opportunities,” Emerson said.  “Vineyards demonstrate how we are attracting tourism to our region in unique ways.  Southern Missouri wineries are great reminders of the diversity of our agricultural production and the expertise of growers here in the Heartland.”

 

WHO:           U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson
WHAT:         Tour of Marco Vineyards
WHEN:         THURSDAY, August 11, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. to noon CDT
WHERE:       one mile south from the intersection of Hwy. 32 and Davis Crossing Road