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Call for entries as 80 youth baseball enthusiasts to win 'Good Seed' awards, vie for Hall of Fame grand prize DAVID(R) Seeds, the No. 1 sunflower seed brand and long-time favorite in baseball dugouts across the nation, today announced it will celebrate 80 years of providing healthful, delicious roasted sunflower seeds to baseball players and all Americans with a high-energy, 80-day tour to bring fun to fans of all ages at baseball parks and venues across the United States. The brand is taking its new DAVID Seedmobile(TM) on the road to 27 cities, giving fans a chance to come out of the stands and "onto the field," to try their baseball skills and get a firsthand feel for the flavor and fun of the game. Fans at each tour stop will have an opportunity to test their fastball against a DAVID Seed speed gun, catch packets of DAVID Seeds launched by the Spitter Car(TM), check out baseball equipment tailored for today's Big League stars, play the latest baseball video games and compete in seed-spitting contests. The tour begins May 15 at the St. Paul Saints season-opening game, and on May 18 DAVID Seeds will be title sponsor for the Saints game, with a representative from the brand throwing out the first pitch and the Spitter Car on the field launching DAVID Sunflower Seeds to lucky fans in the stands. The tour will travel coast to coast to visit baseball parks and venues across the nation, with stops at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., at various Babe Ruth League World Series sites, and in Omaha, Neb. for the collegiate championship. PLANNED TOUR STOPS: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Denver, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Los Angeles, Fresno, San Francisco, Sacramento, Spokane, Boise, Omaha, St. Louis, Akron, Pittsburgh, Wilmington, Augusta, Jacksonville, Orlando, New Orleans, Abbeville, La., Monticello, Ark., Hamilton, N.J., Clifton Park, N.Y., Cooperstown, Williamsport, Pa., Richmond, Va. and Durham, N.C. For schedule updates, visit www.davidseeds.com or the DAVID Seedmobile at each stop. "Summertime means baseball, and DAVID Seeds has hit it out of the park for 80 years by providing high-quality, great-tasting seeds that are a favorite of baseball players and fans alike," said Kevin Papacek, manager, DAVID Seeds, ConAgra Foods Snack Foods. "DAVID Seeds have become synonymous with the nation's favorite pastime. We have supported baseball over the years at almost every level. Since 1991 we've sponsored the Babe Ruth League for young baseball players and currently have a presence at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum(R)." "DAVID Seeds has the only seed containers exhibited in the Baseball Hall of Fame," said Ted Spencer, the Hall of Fame's chief curator. "They are as much a part of today's baseball experience as bats and balls." The National Baseball Hall of Fame has a branded DAVID Seeds ball bucket with the 'Eat. Spit. Be Happy.(R)' tagline on display in its Today's Game exhibit, which recreates the ambiance of the clubhouse. 'Good Seed' Award for Good Deeds For the second straight year, DAVID Seeds is honoring recipients of its "Good Seed" award. To mark its 80th anniversary, the brand will recognize 80 players, coaches and enthusiasts ages 13 and older who are involved with youth baseball and dedicate their time to helping others achieve a healthful, wholesome and responsible lifestyle. To nominate a candidate, let DAVID Seeds know, in 100 words or less, why the nominee is a "Good Seed." Official contest rules and entry information are posted at www.davidseeds.com/pages/baseball.html. For the 80 individual award-winners, prizes include a baseball autographed by a Big League baseball All-star, a 'Good Seed' T-shirt, a 'Good Seed' award certificate honoring the winner, and an ample supply of DAVID Seeds. In addition, the grand prize is a four-day trip for two in July 2007 to Hall of Fame Weekend in Cooperstown, N.Y., to see the induction of new class members. The grand-prize winner will be selected from among the 80 individual award winners, and will be announced the week of Sept. 5, 2006. In addition to being a favorite snack of Americans watching and playing baseball, DAVID Sunflower Seeds are high in protein and an excellent source of vitamin E, (7.4 milligrams per one-ounce serving), an important nutrient that ranks low in most diets--for both children and adults. About DAVID Seeds A product line of ConAgra Foods' family of America's favorite foods, DAVID(R) Seeds is the nation's No.1 sunflower seed brand and largest manufacturer of sunflower seeds. For 80 years, DAVID has roasted some of the highest-quality sunflower seeds in the business, meeting consumer needs for convenience, portability, nutrition and flavor variety in snack foods. Whether watching TV, traveling in the car, surfing the Internet or playing sports, DAVID consistently delivers the best in product quality, innovation and distribution, giving consumers everywhere a chance to "Eat. Spit. Be Happy.(R)" For more information, visit www.davidseeds.com. The DAVID(R) Seeds brand is a registered trademark of ConAgra Brands, Inc. About the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Located on Main Street in the heart of picturesque Cooperstown, New York, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an independent not-for-profit educational institution, dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of baseball by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting its collections for a global audience as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the game. About ConAgra Foods ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE:CAG) is one of North America's largest packaged food companies, serving grocery retailers, as well as restaurants and other foodservice establishments. Popular ConAgra Foods consumer brands include: Banquet, Chef Boyardee, DAVID Seeds, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt's, Marie Callender's, Orville Redenbacher's, PAM and many others. For more information, visit www.conagrafoods.com.