OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Today is a celebration of one of America's oldest industries.
October 12 is a perfect time to honor the hardworking farmers across the country as harvest season comes to an end.
To celebrate National Farmer's Day you can buy fruits and vegetables from a local farmer's market or you can also visit a nearby farm for a fun fall activity and thank a farmer in person.
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Leaders across the country are also paying tribute to an industry that is crucial to our region.
On National Farmers Day, we honor those who provide our Nation a safe and abundant food supply, safeguard our lands, ensure the health and safety of animals, plants, and people, and facilitate opportunities for prosperity and economic development in rural America. pic.twitter.com/DM9fzcDz0I
— Secretary Tom Vilsack (@SecVilsack) October 12, 2021
Nebraska’s farmers have powered through significant challenges to help feed the world and grow Nebraska over the last couple of years! #NationalFarmersDay https://t.co/2lA8OSKDmq
— Gov. Pete Ricketts (@GovRicketts) October 12, 2021
Happy #NationalFarmersDay! #DYK that only 2% of us feed and sustain the rest? Especially here at the #CaterLibrary we love and honor our farmers! Images: Carter Family pic.twitter.com/fsYMgvN5ru
— Jimmy Carter Presidential Library (@CarterLibrary) October 12, 2021
Today is #NationalFarmersDay and I am so thankful and proud of the work our farmers do to keep our state and nation thriving! pic.twitter.com/uOwKJaoSEP
— Gov. Kim Reynolds (@IAGovernor) October 12, 2021
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