2013 National Ag Day

National Ag DayNational Ag Day activities took place in Washington, DC in various locations including an evening banquet at USDA. You’ll find links to plenty of audio and photos from all the events.

The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 19, 2013. This will mark the 40th anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for Ag Day 2013 is “Generations Nourishing Generations.”

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

Photos:

2013 National Ag Day Activities Photo Album

Audio:

Ag Day Agvocates - Troy/Bobbie Uglem & Teresa Scanlan Interview with Chris Galen, USFRA Board Member Interview with Katie Pratt, Faces of Farming Whitney Bowman Ag Day Essay Winner BCS Communications Ag Day Sponsor U.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack Remarks Interview with Congressman Frank Lucas USFRA Ag Day Educational Session Farm to Fork Politics Session Interview with Dr. J.B. Penn Interview with B. Hudson Riehle Interview with Dr. Keith Collins Interview with ASTA's Andy Lavigne Interview with Barry Nelson, ACA Chair