NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY
Look across the plains of midwestern states this time of year, and you’ll see it in action: combines rolling from dawn 'til dusk, gathering the golden bounty of the harvest. On October 12th, we celebrate the incredible people behind that bounty on National Farmer's Day. It's a day to give a much-deserved salute to the men, women, and families who are the backbone of our nation and the stewards of our land.
Set perfectly in the midst of harvest season, this is our chance to recognize the relentless hard work that puts food on our tables and keeps our country running.
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A farmer is a scientist in the field, a mechanic in the workshop, an economist at the market, and a veterinarian in the barn. They are innovators and entrepreneurs who blend generations of wisdom with cutting-edge technology. It’s a life of endless hard work, driven by a deep connection to the earth and an unwavering commitment to feeding the world.
Long before a single seed is planted, a farmer’s work sets a powerful economic engine in motion. Their efforts create a mighty ripple effect that supports countless industries. Think about it: the steel for their tractors, the textiles for our clothes, the truckers on the highway, the grains for our favorite local brewery, and the fresh ingredients at our farm-to-table restaurants—it all starts on the farm. They are the foundation of our communities, both large and small.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY
While thanking a farmer is one way to celebrate the day, consider these opportunities to learn more about farming.
Learn more about the farm to table process.
Discover more about all the foods you consume.
Attend small-town festivals. These often showcase the food and culture of farm life. By supporting the festivals, you're also supporting the farmer and their communities.
Support local farmers. How? Buy fruits and vegetables from a farmer's market. Another way to support local farmers is by investing in cooperative farming. Visit pick your own farms. These farms not only offer fresh fruits and vegetables but hands-on experience harvesting. While you're not using equipment, you will get to enjoy an afternoon with friends and family. It's also an educational experience, too. Other fun and educational farm experiences are found at pumpkin patches. These farm settings offer a wide variety of activities full of autumn produce often grown locally. When you show your support for your farmers, you also support your community.
Visit your local small-town historical societies. Not only do they record the history of the town, but with it the history of the farmers who helped to build the foundations of small-town America.
Use #NationalFarmersDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY HISTORY
While records of local Farmer's Day events date back to the 1800s, the spirit of the day is timeless. From the first homesteaders to today's high-tech operations, the grit and grace of the American farmer endures. Today, we thank them.
October does seem fitting for celebrating this National Day as it is near the end of the harvest. Many farmers will be able to take a rest from their hard labor to join in the celebration of this holiday.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY
While thanking a farmer is one way to celebrate the day, consider these opportunities to learn more about farming.
Learn more about the farm to table process.
Discover more about all the foods you consume.
Attend small-town festivals. These often showcase the food and culture of farm life. By supporting the festivals, you're also supporting the farmer and theircommunities.
Support local farmers. How? Buy fruits and vegetables from a farmer's market. Another way to support local farmers is by investing in cooperative farming. Visit pick your own farms. These farms not only offer fresh fruits and vegetables but hands-on experience harvesting. While you're not using equipment, you will get to enjoy an afternoon with friends and family. It's also an educational experience, too. Other fun and educational farm experiences are found at pumpkin patches. These farm settings offer a wide variety of activities full of autumn produce often grown locally. When you show your support for your farmers, you also support your community.
Visit your local small-town historical societies. Not only do they record the history of the town, but with it the history of the farmers who helped to build the foundations of small-town America.
