Ag Day is March 18th; find statistics and ways to celebrate the farmers and ranchers who put food on our tables and more.
March 18th is Ag Day, during Ag Week, with the motto “Together We Grow.” According to AgDay.org, “It’s a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture.” See statistics on the importance of agriculture and ways to participate.
Agriculture Statistics
By the numbers, it’s easy to see why agriculture is so important. Key facts from the American Farm Bureau Federation include:
- “On average, one U.S. farm feeds 169 people annually in the U.S. and abroad.”
- “In 2022, 22.1 million full- and part-time jobs were related to the agricultural and food sectors — 10.4 percent of total U.S. employment.”
- According to the 2022 Ag Census “1.9 million farms dot America’s rural landscape, and 95% are operated by families – individuals, family partnerships or family corporations.”
- “Family farms and ranches account for 90% of total agricultural production value.”
- “In 2023, $174.9 billion worth of American agricultural products were exported around the world.”
- “Women make up 36% of the total number of U.S. farm operators; 58% of all farms have at least one female decision-maker.”
Join AgDay
Options for promoting agriculture during AgDay include:
Sunday: “Make a farm-to-table meal with your family.”
Monday: “Volunteer at your local school and plan an activity with a classroom to teach kids about the importance of agriculture. (examples: make a compost bin for them to observe in their classroom, or do this egg shell seed growing experiment)”
Tuesday: “Research agricultural issues affecting your region.”
Wednesday: “Contact your legislator and remind them of the importance of supporting farm initiatives.”
Thursday: “Share what agriculture means to you in a photo on social media—whether it’s the ingredients for your dinner, a rural field, or a busy market. Use the hashtag #FoodforLife”
Friday: “Throw a cook-off party with friends. Try to incorporate ingredients your state is known for, i.e. pork, apples, almonds, beef, corn, etc.”
Saturday: “Check out local farms or dairies in your area that offer tours. Visit with friends or family, and learn how they produce, sell and market their food.”
Griffin Fertilizer is committed to helping both growers and ranchers make sound agronomic and economic decisions in order to maximize the health of their grove and pasture. As a full-service custom dry & liquid fertilizer blender and crop protection product distributor, we will continue our mission to further advance Florida agriculture. For questions -or concerns about your farm or pasture, contact us and one of our team will be in touch.