How did I miss it? Today was National Ag Day. National Ag has been in place since 1973 to bring awareness of the vital role that agriculture plays in our society. Although often overlooked and underappreciated in today's society, none of us could survive without farms and the products that they produce. From the cereal or orange juice that you have in the morning, to the glass of wine or beer that you might have at the end of the day, everything we eat or drink is as a result of agriculture. And agriculture provides not just the food that we eat, but it supplies the materials for the clothes that we wear, and sometimes the fuel that powers our vehicles. We all should be thankful, not just today, but every day for the resources and benefits that farmers provide for ourselves, our community, and the world.
I am looking forward to this weekend and attending the Northeast Organic Farmers Association of New Hampshire's annual winter conference. It's always a fun event and a great opportunity to learn more about what is happening locally in the field of organic agriculture. I plan to share more about the workshops and speakers after I attend.
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