USDA is hosting the 2012 Agricultural Outlook Forum, Moving Agriculture Forward USDA — Growing, Innovating, and Celebrating 150 Years, Feb. 23-24, 2012, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va.

The forum features 30 breakout sessions spotlighting a range of issues related to global food security, locally grown foods, fighting foodborne illnesses, sustainability and the farm income outlook for 2012.

To learn more and register for the Forum, visit www.usda.gov/oce/forum/.