Celebrate a Changing Agriculture: Ag Day is March 20
Mar 10, 2008 10:11 AM
American agriculture is doing more – and doing it more efficiently – than ever before. Today, each American farmer feeds more than 144 people. In 1960, each farmer fed 46 people. Innovations in farming techniques and technology have increased efficiency in the food production process.
But the industry provides more than food, feed and fiber, said Greg Webb, vice president, state government relations, Archer Daniels Midland Company. It also produces biofuels, solvents, lubricants, plastics, building materials and more.
“We are proud to honor American farmers and celebrate their contribution to the nation and the world on National Agriculture Day (March 20, 2008) and every day of the year,” Webb said. “The agriculture industry is the foundation of our nation’s economy, and farmers are essential to keeping that economy strong.”
Today, more than 22 million people work in the agriculture industry. This includes careers in everything from food chemistry to banking to commodity trading. And the job descriptions of tomorrow’s agriculture professionals may look quite different due to advances in farming technology and the broad opportunities that extend far beyond the field.
“Since our founding more than a century ago, ADM’s most important partner has been the American farmer,” Webb added. “Together, we create markets for the harvest and are helping educate Americans about the important role agriculture plays in nearly every aspect of our lives.”
Help celebrate agriculture and support its future on National Agriculture Day - March 20th, 2008. Events in Washington D.C. leading up to National Agriculture Day include congressional visits on Capitol Hill led by national FFA student leaders, a luncheon and rally on Capitol Hill and a dinner at the USDA.
National Agriculture Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) and sponsored by companies like ADM. ACA is a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public’s awareness of agriculture’s role in modern society.
Subscribe to American Cowman Update e-newsletter!
Breaking industry news in your e-mail inbox every other week!
Subscribe at http://subscribe.americancowman.com/subscribe.cfm.