Today is National Ag Day, proclaimed by the White House for the 7th straight year as a salute to the contributions of America’s farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses.
Amy Bradford, board chair for the Agriculture Council of America, says President Biden’s proclamation highlights agriculture’s respect for tradition, drive to innovate, and commitment to never giving up as well as the many challenges farmers face.
Bradford says a Presidential proclamation greatly enhances the stature of National Ag Day, as well as the many local and state Ag Day activities planned around the country.
She also feels that it “most importantly reminds everyone that the safe, affordable, abundant and nutritious food that they depend on every day comes to them thanks to the hard work and resilience of 2 million American farmers and ranchers.”