This year marks the 38th anniversary of National Ag Day on March 15, an event which will be celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country as well as in the nation’s Capitol. The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) has three major Washington DC events planned this year – Coffee with the Secretary, the Mix-and-Mingle Luncheon, and the National Celebration …
AgCareers.com Gingerbread Cookies
Decorate your own gingerbread cookies courtesy of AgCareers.com. Happy Holidays from all of us at AgCareers.com! We invite you to decorate “virtual” gingerbread cookies. Click here to begin decorating. Enjoy! These cookies have no calories, but they are deliciously fun. Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year! Sincerely, The AgCareers.com Team
Ag Day Essay Contest
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) calls on 9th to 12th grade students to submit an original, 450-word essay or a two-minute video essay about the importance of agriculture. This year’s theme is “American Agriculture: Your Food. Your Farmer.” and the deadline is Feb. 4, 2011. The theme presents an opportunity for students to address how the agriculture industry continues …
Richard Knowlton in Meat Industry Hall of Fame
The Meat Industry Hall of Fame is profiling their inaugural class members. Richard “Dick” Knowlton is the first one that I’ve received information on. Meat and poultry production has been a primary component of the nation’s agricultural productivity—a bedrock of our security and economic might. Meat and poultry processing has responsibility for industry growth that has provided many communities with …
Celebrating The Great American Steak Out
Thank you America’s farmers and ranchers for all you do. I want to especially thank Michigan’s beef producers. Sorry you had to put up with that silliness from your Governor. I made some steak choices today and they were good. Never let a little sleet and rain stop a good steak to celebrate Ag Day. If you’ve enjoyed a good …
Ag Day Essay Contest Winner
The Agriculture Council of America has announced the 2010 National Ag Day Essay Contest winner. Her name is Christine Vanek. ACA called upon seventh- to 12th-grade students nationwide to submit original essays of 450 words about the importance of agriculture in the U.S. Using this year’s theme, “American Agriculture – Abundant, Affordable, Amazing,” students were encouraged to focus their essays …
Michigan Meat Day
When a Governor sticks her foot in her mouth it’s a really public thing. Here’s just one of the responses to Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm declaring National Ag Day as Michigan Meatout Day. It’s a Facebook invite and I’m attending. How about you?
Happy Ag Week
Happy Ag Week to you. Isn’t American agriculture amazing? You bet it is and it’s time to thank our farmers and ranchers for the abundant supply of safe economical food, fiber and fuel they produce for us. And without a lot of thanks in urban areas and increasing pressure from governmental regulations. Thank you farmers for all you do! In …
Preparing For Ag Day and Week
Spring is near and that means so is AgDay which is coordinated by the Agriculture Council of America. This year you can follow AgDay on Twitter and Facebook. AgDay also has a blog now too. Tune in to the ZimmCast on Monday for an interview with ACA Chair, Linda Tank, CHS, Inc. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government …