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March 31, 2011, is thank a farmer Thursday, this day was created by AgFACTS, Inc., which stands for Agriculture: Feeding and Clothing Tomorrow’s Society! Basically what AgFACTS dose is educate consumer on actually facts about agriculture, their mission is to exploit misconceptions that certain associations display for society through communications, and media.
"AgFACTS focuses on several goals: 1) Facilitate a connection between producers and consumers and enable open communication to provide a learning platform for all participants. 2) Educate American consumers using factual information reinforced by scientific research and expert advice to address misconceptions about production agriculture. 3) Utilize multimedia sources to reach American consumers, with an emphasis on those residing in urban communities. 4) Expose consumers to the people within the agriculture industry and demonstrate the traditions, values and dedication that characterize the lifestyles of agriculturalists. Thank A Farmer Thursday will help to accomplish these goals. " - beef magazine.com (Amanda Radke)
“Our mission is to eliminate the separation between production agriculture and the general public by educating Americans about the basics of agriculture and the vital role it plays in their daily lives,” says the group on its Facebook Page. - beef magazine.com (Amanda Radke)
You can also donate to Ag FACTS advocacy group!! http://blog.beefmagazine.com/beef_daily/2011/03/08/thank-a-farmer-thursday-march-31/
So thank a farm on March 31, or thank them everyday! Truly, they are the hero's and they don't get thanked enough.
-Lindsey
"AgFACTS focuses on several goals: 1) Facilitate a connection between producers and consumers and enable open communication to provide a learning platform for all participants. 2) Educate American consumers using factual information reinforced by scientific research and expert advice to address misconceptions about production agriculture. 3) Utilize multimedia sources to reach American consumers, with an emphasis on those residing in urban communities. 4) Expose consumers to the people within the agriculture industry and demonstrate the traditions, values and dedication that characterize the lifestyles of agriculturalists. Thank A Farmer Thursday will help to accomplish these goals. " - beef magazine.com (Amanda Radke)
“Our mission is to eliminate the separation between production agriculture and the general public by educating Americans about the basics of agriculture and the vital role it plays in their daily lives,” says the group on its Facebook Page. - beef magazine.com (Amanda Radke)
You can also donate to Ag FACTS advocacy group!! http://blog.beefmagazine.com/beef_daily/2011/03/08/thank-a-farmer-thursday-march-31/
So thank a farm on March 31, or thank them everyday! Truly, they are the hero's and they don't get thanked enough.
-Lindsey
