What is Ag Day?
It's a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by
agriculture. Every year, producers, agricultural associations,
corporations, universities, government agencies, and countless others
across America join together to recognize the contributions of
agriculture.
When is Ag Day?
Ag Day is celebrated every March during National Ag Week. The actual dates vary from year to year.
Who Hosts Ag Day?
The Agriculture Council of America hosts the campaign on a national
level. However, the awareness efforts in communities across America are
as influential – if not more – than the broad–scale effort. This year,
the State Ag Day Toolkit has been created to help communities and
organizations more effectively host Ag Day events.
What is Ag Day all About?
Ag Day is about recognizing and celebrating the contributions of
agriculture to our everyday lives. The National Ag Day program
encourages every American to:
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understand how food and fiber products are produced,
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value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy, and
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appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant, and affordable products.
Why Celebrate Agriculture?
Agriculture provides almost everything we eat, use, and wear on a daily
basis. But too few people truly understand this contribution. This is
particularly the case in our schools, where students may only be exposed
to agriculture if they enroll in related vocational training. By
building awareness, the ACA is encouraging young people to consider
career opportunities in agriculture.
Each American farmer feeds more than
166 people – a dramatic increase from 25 people in the 1960s. American
agriculture is doing more and doing it better. As the world population
soars, there is an even greater demand for the food and fiber produced
in the United States.
What Can I Do to Help?
Put simply, get involved! Your participation in Ag Day is critical in
helping us spread this positive message about agriculture. Use this
guide to prepare to host state–level Ag Day events and activities.