Every year on October 12, Farmers Day is observed! Around 12,000 years ago, as hunter-gatherers began to settle down and cultivate their own food, animals were first domesticated, marking the beginning of the profession of farming. In short, farming is among the oldest occupations in existence. So, let’s take a moment to show our gratitude to all the farmers who toil sacrificially to provide for our needs all year long.
The purpose of the holiday is to remind people to give thanks to the farmers and ranchers in their lives and to honor in some way the unsung heroes who plow, sow, raise, feed, and harvest the crops that give our nation the food and resources it needs to prosper. Check out the day’s history below.
Background of Farmers Day
One of the oldest and most important industries in the world is agriculture. In addition to regularly feeding the population that depends on their goods, farmers continue to be one of the largest contributors to economic growth. National Farmers Day, also known as Old Farmer’s Day, was created to honor the labor-intensive efforts farmers make to develop their crops.
The choice of October 12 was made because it falls at the conclusion of the customary harvesting season, enabling farmers to take part in celebrations that can go on for the full month. In addition, the Harvest Moon, which occurs in early October every three years and comes just before National Farmer’s Day on the 12th, will be visible.
In reality, there is an Old Farmer’s Day Festival in Loranger, Louisiana, which honors and presents the customs and practices of farming prior to its modernization and technological advancement. Typically, if not around the middle of October, the first frost would hit regions in the northern US, forcing many farmers to harvest their crops ahead of time in order to get ready for the winter.
The traditional growing period can now be extended due to technological advancements in farming techniques, increasing production and profit. This is one of the reasons why National Farmer’s Day celebrations in rural areas frequently linger into National Farmer’s Month.
National Farmers Day 2023 Messages
- “The first and foremost people we should thank for food on our plates are the farmers. Warm wishes on Farmers Day 2023…”
- “Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her own. Happy Farmers Day 2023…”
- “Farmers form the backbone of a country….”
- “If the farmer is rich, then so is the nation. Happy Farmers Day 2023…”
- “Without farmers, no country can progress…”
- “Let us salute all the farmers for all the hard work they put in to make sure that we never sleep hungry. Happy Farmers Day 2023….”
- “You are really blessed if you are a farmer because you are doing the most wonderful job in the world… to grow food for others…”
- “Farmers are the backbone of the nation. Happy Farmers Day 2023…”
National Farmers Day Traditions
- Thank the farmer
They are the foundation of the breadbasket and provide food for many other countries as well, as agriculture is frequently a major export. Don’t forget to give a farmer your appreciation today for all they do to keep bread on tables everywhere!
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Purchase from a nearby farmer
The finest way to express gratitude to a farmer is with your money. To purchase some fresh, local veggies, eggs, or even grass-fed beef, visit a farmer’s market or sign up for a CSA (community-supported agriculture) in your area.
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Begin A Garden
Or develop into one! One of the most enjoyable and sustainable ways to honor National Farmer’s Day is by growing your own food. Even if planting and raising a small number of tomatoes requires a steep learning curve, the flavor of tomatoes straight from the vine will be well worth the effort.
How to Help Your Neighborhood Farmer
Supporting your neighborhood farmer is simple! Here are some suggestions:
- Shop at a farmers’ market for fresh produce. Through farmers’ markets, a lot of small farms sell their products directly to customers. Meet the local farmers who produce your food, find out more about their farming methods, and purchase the freshest meat, eggs, and produce. Check out this directory of farmers’ markets.
- Visit farms where you can pick your own fruit or vegetables. Everything from berries to vegetables to apples to pumpkins will be provided. Many places have flower farms where you can choose your own. Here is a website with a directory of local farms offering pick-your-own produce.
- Next year, take into account purchasing a CSA farm share (CSA stands for “community-supported agriculture”). For a truly farm-to-table experience, local farmers will deliver a basket of freshly harvested food to you once a week. Look for a nearby CSA.
- Be on the lookout for regional small-town events. You’re helping farming communities by attending festivals for persimmons, pawpaw, and garlic.
National Farmers Day Quotes 2023
- “My dream is to become a farmer. Just a Bohemian guy pulling up his own sweet potatoes for dinner…” >Lenny Kravitz
- “To make agriculture sustainable, the grower has got to be able to make a profit…” >Sam Farr
- “You know, farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you’re a thousand miles from the corn field…” >Dwight D. Eisenhower
- “I always wanted to be a farmer. There is a tradition of that in my family…” >Bjork
- “So organic farming practices are something that, to me, are interlinked with the idea of using biodiesel…” >Daryl Hannah
- “Being a farmer is a great qualification to have to serve in the United States Congress…” >Bruce Braley
- “Never answer a question from a farmer…” >Hubert H. Humphrey
- “There is no time in modern agriculture for a farmer to write a poem or compose a song…” >Masanobu Fukuoka.
- “There are only three things that can kill a farmer: lightning, rolling over in a tractor, and old age…” >Bill Bryson
- “There is no time in modern agriculture for a farmer to write a poem or compose a song…” Masanobu Fukuoka
- “My dream is to become a farmer. Just a Bohemian guy pulling up his own sweet potatoes for dinner…”Lenny Kravitz
- “Never answer a question from a farmer…” Hubert H. Humphrey
