2013-K939

Recognizing March 25, 2014, as National Agriculture Day

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2013-K939


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing March 25, 2014, as National Agricul-
ture Day

WHEREAS, Hardworking American farmers provide New York State, the
nation, and much of the world with a safe, healthy, affordable and abun-
dant food supply; and
WHEREAS, Farmers boost our local economies by spending locally,
attracting tourism, and keeping money in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Agriculture is at the intersection of food, family, health,
community, environment, homeland security, economic concerns, science,
and pretty much everything else we care about; and
WHEREAS, The vast majority of farms and ranches in the United States,
and especially in New York State, are family owned and operated and have
deep historical roots in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Farmers provide fresh, locally grown food to our urban neigh-
borhoods through an increasing number of farmers markets, as well as
CSAs, improving food options in our cities and creating better under-
standing between urban and rural communities; and
WHEREAS, Farmers can be important stewards of our natural resources,
ensuring clean water, healthy soils and increased use of renewable ener-
gy with sound, sustainable agricultural practices; and
WHEREAS, Agriculture in New York State generates approximately five
billion dollars a year and creates 196,000 jobs on and off the farm; and
WHEREAS, An increasing number of young and beginning farmers are
literally putting down roots in our communities to be the next gener-
ation to feed our families; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of National Agriculture Day is in recognition
of all the farmers that feed us and our families every day and of the
importance of agriculture as a vital industry and economic driver in New
York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize March 25, 2014, as National Agriculture Day, honoring and
recognizing the important contributions of all branches of farming to
the health, economy, environment, beauty and future of New York State.

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  • 17 / Mar / 2014
    • ADOPTED

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