The Country Living Association (CLA) announces Land O'Lakes Purina Feed as a new gold-level sponsor.

The Country Living Association (CLA) announces Land O'Lakes Purina Feed as a new gold-level sponsor.

In addition the Association announces its new radio program "Country Living Minute." The program is a one-minute, daily radio feature providing information on topics of importance to people who live the country life.

Topics for daily features range widely, from taking care of animals on the farm and when to call a vet to purchasing equipment and hiring contract labor.

The association also announces it is hosting a series of educational clinics across the U.S. and a National Challenge event in 2007. Farm Safety 4 Just Kids will assist with educational and safety training at the educational clinics.

These events will provide a wide range of information that will be of interest to those living a rural lifestyle--from financial management and tax information to safety training and purchasing the right equipment. The following are dates and locations of the 2007 events, and additional information can be found at www.countrylivingassociation.org.

Columbus, OH--June 21, 2007

Rochester, MN--July 14, 2007

Indianapolis, IN--September 8, 2007

In addition to the educational clinic program, the Country Living Association event to be held in October in Kansas City will also include a National Challenge and trade show. The Challenge will include competitive events complete with prize money and awards.