Happy National Agriculture Day

March 20, 2008

Today is National Agriculture Day, and the EscaRosa Young Farmers and Ranchers along with the Escambia Farm Bureau directors will present FOCUS, Farmers Offering Consumers Untold Savings, outside the Escambia County Governmental Center Complex from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

This first-ever event will feature agricultural exhibits, farm equipment, and produce from area growers to educate citizens on locally produced agricultural goods and raise awareness of the industry in Escambia County. Representatives from the EscaRosa Young Farmers and Ranchers, Escambia County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and Escambia County IFAS Extension Services will be on site to answer questions and educate citizens on the “untold savings” of having agricultural producers of food, clothing materials and timber in our community.

“Consumers take the relatively low cost of food, clothing, and lumber for granted and assume that the money that they spend goes directly to the farmer,” said Libbie Johnson, Escambia County agriculture extension agent. “Most consumers and elected officials are not fully aware of the amount and variety of agriculture that we have in this county and how agriculture benefits all.”

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive