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Secretary Perdue kicks off National Ag Day

· March 20, 2018

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is ringing in National Ag Day by recognizing the important work America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers do each day to feed and clothe the world. “For the past 45 years, National Ag Day has played a key role in helping people understand where their food and fiber comes […]

National Ag Day essay winner: Feeding world starts today

· February 14, 2018

The power of the written word shined through as the Agriculture Council of America announced the 2018 National Ag Day written essay contest winner. Rio Bonham from Tishomingo, Oklahoma, captured the judges’ attention with his entry submission. Bonham will receive a $1,000 prize and travel to Washington, D.C., for recognition at the National Press Club […]

SD Thanksgiving essay wins National Ag Day contest

· February 15, 2017

A South Dakota student has won the 2017 National Ag Day essay contest with her heartfelt reflection on agriculture this past Thanksgiving. Bridger Gordon from Whitewood, South Dakota, won a $1,000 prize and will travel to Washington, D.C., for recognition at the National Press Club on March 21, 2017. During this event, she will have […]

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