Today, March 19th is National Ag Day, a day of recognition, appreciation, and celebration of all things Agriculture! Ag shapes all of our lives in so many ways, providing the food we eat, the natural fibers that we wear, the sustainable fuels we use for our cars, even ingredients in our personal care products can be traced back to farms!
While you take a moment to appreciate all of the wonderful things in life that agriculture provides us with, consider this year’s theme, “Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow.” Farmers have been leading the front on utilizing sustainable, innovative, climate-smart practices (including the application of non-synthetic fertilizers!) to sustain and improve the health of our environment while providing our daily essentials.
Want to learn more about how agriculture shapes our lives and our environment? Check out these fascinating ‘Fast Facts’ from the American Farm Bureau Federation: https://www.fb.org/newsroom/fast-facts