U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack signed a proclamation making March 8, 2012, National Agriculture Day. Here’s an excerpt of the proclamation which you can read in its entirety here (pdf).
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Washington, D.C. 20250
NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY
March 8, 2012
By the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States of America
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS the Nation recognizes the outstanding contributions of the men and women of agriculture; and
WHEREAS the United States Department of Agriculture seeks to promote an understanding of America’s agricultural industry; and
WHEREAS American agriculture helps feed the world, fuels our Nation’s economy, and
is the largest positive contributor to our Nation’s net trade balance; and
WHEREAS agriculture provides jobs throughout the farm and food industry, including employment for farmers, farm workers, scientists, processors, shippers, and
retailers; and
2012 National Agriculture Day Activities Photo Album