National Ag Day is March 23

The theme for National Ag Day 2021 is “Food Brings Everyone to the Table.”
EDITED BY ANNE BLANKENBILLER
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The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 23, 2021. This will mark the 48th anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2021 is “Food Brings Everyone to the Table.”

On March 23, the ACA will host a virtual Ag Day event. Additionally, the ACA will bring approximately 100 college students to Washington “virtually” to deliver the message of Ag Day to the Hill.

These events honor National Agriculture Day and mark a nationwide effort to tell the true story of American agriculture and remind citizens that agriculture is a part of all of us. Many agricultural associations, corporations, students and government organizations involved in agriculture are expected to participate.

National Ag Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America. The 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.

National Ag Day will kick off at 8:30 a.m. Central time. Highlights of the virtual celebration include:

  • Remarks by government leaders on the agriculture industry’s economic growth opportunities and how the future will be shaped by lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Secretary Vilsack will kick off the event.
  • Governor Laura Kelly (D-KS) will speak live and answer questions.
  • Governor Pete Ricketts (R- NE) will make a special video address.
  • Highlights from the Ag Day student activities
  • Ag Day at the grassroots level
  • The winning written essay
  • The wining video essay
  • Outstanding Young Farmer address
  • Tributes to agriculture

This event is free to participants. Registration is available online. Visit www.agday.org for more information on National Ag Day 2021.

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