Today is the 40th anniversary of National Ag Day put on by the Agriculture Council of America! Just a few generations ago, most Americans had some involvement in Agriculture or had relatives that were involved in some way with agriculture. Today, that is no longer the case. So that’s what National Ag Day is all about!
The National Ag Day program believes that every American should:
- understand how food, fiber and renewable resource products are produced.
- value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy.
- appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products.
- acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food, fiber and renewable resource industries.
We know that food and fiber doesn’t just arrive at the grocery or clothing store…or magically appear on our dinner table or in our closet. There’s an entire industry dedicated to providing plentiful and safe food for consumption…as well as a wide range of comfortable, fashionable clothing choices. We rely on agriculture for the very necessities of life. From beef and pork to cotton and corn, agriculture is working harder than ever to meet the needs of Americans and others around the world.
And it’s important to remember that American agriculture is not just doing it, but doing it better and more effectively! Consider this:
- Each American farmer feeds about 144 people. Agriculture is America’s #1 export.
- New technology means farmers are more environmentally friendly than ever before.
That’s really what this day is all about…recognizing the role of agriculture – and celebrating it.
Information for the post is from the National Ag Day website.
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