Tucker Carlson To Speak At 2015 United Fresh Washington Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tucker Carlson, Political News Commentator and Co-host of Fox and Friends Weekend, will present An Insider’s Look at Washington, Politics and Everything In Between on Wednesay, September 30 at the General Session Luncheon of the 2015 United Fresh Washington Conference.

“We’re excited to hear from Tucker Carlson,” said United Fresh’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy Robert Guenther. “His no-nonsense political perspective and personal view of the facts and function of Washington politics will nicely round out this year’s Conference.”

In addition to his work on Fox and Friends Weekend, Carlson is a veteran journalist and editor-in-chief of TheDailyCaller.com, one of the largest and fastest growing news sites in the country. Carlson joined Fox from MSNBC, where he hosted several nightly programs. Previously he was the co-host of Crossfire on CNN, where he was the youngest anchor in the history of that network. During the same period, Carlson also hosted a weekly public affairs program on PBS.

A longtime writer, Carlson has reported from around the world, including dispatches from Iraq, Pakistan, Lebanon and Vietnam. He has been a columnist for New York magazine and Reader's Digest. He currently writes for Esquire, The New York Times magazine and The Daily Beast. Carlson began his journalism career at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper in Little Rock. His most recent book is entitled, Politicians, Partisans and Parasites: My Adventures in Cable News.

Prior to the General Session Luncheon on Wednesday, September 30, Washington Conference attendees will take part in strategic, face-to-face dialogue with key members of Congress, their staff and top regulatory officials. The event also includes education sessions on today’s issues facing the industry, networking activities with industry peers and the Rising Leaders program for up-and-coming industry employees. To register, visit http://www.unitedfresh.org/events-programs/annual-washington-conference/

For more information about The Washington Conference, September 28-30, contact Angela Tiwari at atiwari@unitedfresh.org or call 202-303-3416.

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About United Fresh Produce Association

Founded in 1904, the United Fresh Produce Association brings together companies across every segment of the fresh produce supply chain, including growers, shippers, fresh cut processors, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, foodservice operators, industry suppliers and allied associations.

We empower industry leaders to shape sound government policy. We deliver the resources and expertise companies need to succeed in managing complex business and technical issues. We provide the training and development individuals need to advance their careers in produce. Through these endeavors, we unite out industry with a common purpose – to build long-term value for our members and grow produce consumption. For more information, visit www.unitedfresh.org

Source: United Fresh Produce Association