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NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY
March 18, 2015
"AGRICULTURE:SUSTAINING FUTURE GENERATIONS"
WHEREAS, agriculture development in Pittsylvania County is one of the major economic resources of the
County and ranks in the top 10 of Agribusiness Counties in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services suggests this a perfect
opportunity to give credit to the farmers of our state and county; and
WHEREAS, National Agriculture Day is an important celebration in Virginia because agriculture is the
Commonwealth's largest industry that contributes$55 billion to the state's. economy each year, and over$62
million in agriculture receipts based on crops and livestock in Pittsylvania County; and
WHEREAS, agriculture in the Commonwealth is a diversified industry with products encompassing
livestock field crops, fruits, vegetables, poziltry, dairy, aquaculture, vineyards, and more and the mild
climate and rich soil of Virginia provide an environment in which crops are harvested nearly year-around;
and
WHEREAS, in the 1960s one farmer supplied food for 25.8 persons in the US and abroad. Today, one
farmer supplies food for 155 people in the U.S. and abroad; and
WHEREAS, every Virginian should understand how food, fiber and renewable resource products are
produced and should value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy, and appreciate
the role Virginia agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant, and affordable products; and
WHEREAS because only two percent of the population is engaged in production of agriculture, basic
knowledge about and experience with the industry is on the decline, and National Agriculture Day helps
young people to understand and consider career opportunities in the agriculture,food and fiber industries;
then
BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors that March 18, 2015 be
proclaimed "National Agriculture Day" in Pittsylvania County and all citizens of Pittsylvania County are
encouraged to thank a farmer for the products they provide which enrich our daily lives and urges parents,
grandparents, and educators to inform young children on the importance of local agriculture and to consider
career opportunities in the agriculture,food and fiber industries.
Given under my hand this 2nd day of March, 2015.
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Brenda H Bowman, Chair
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
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Cla Wince C. Monday, Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board o Supervisors
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