The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is proud to announce the celebration of National Ag Day on March 24, 2026. This annual event recognizes and celebrates the abundance provided by agriculture, acknowledging the essential role it plays in our daily lives.
Theme: “Agriculture: Together We Grow: Celebrating 250 Years of Progress in Agriculture”
This year’s theme emphasizes the collaborative efforts of farmers, ranchers, and all stakeholders in the agricultural sector who work tirelessly to provide safe, abundant, and affordable products and also recognizes 250 years of progress.
A series of events are scheduled in Washington, D.C., and virtually to mark this significant day:
Ag Day Virtual Event: At 9:00 a.m., a live stream of events from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be available. Details and registration can be found at https://www.agday.org/2026events.
Ag Day at USDA: From 8:30 to Noon at the USDA Whitten Patio, attendees will hear from invited speakers, including the Secretary of Agriculture, view winning essay contest videos, and participate in a student panel discussion as well as a discussion of commodity group leaders. Zippy Duvall from the Farm Bureau is also scheduled to speak. Registration details are available at https://www.agday.org/2026events.
A Taste of Agriculture Reception: An evening event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. will be held in the Kennedy Caucus Room, SR-325, Russell Senate Office Building, 2 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002. Interested participants can register at https://www.agday.org/2026events.
Get Involved:
Organizations can get involved by sponsoring National Ag Day. Details are available at https://www.agday.org/sponsorship-2026.