SPONSOR: Sen. Wilson & Rep. Vanderwende & Rep. Dorsey Walker Sens. Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Lawson, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Sokola; Reps. Dukes, Hensley, K. Johnson, Jones Giltner, Morris, Parker Selby, D. Short, Yearick DELAWARE STATE SENATE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 194 DESIGNATING OCTOBER 12, 2024, AS "NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
SPONSOR: Sen. Wilson & Rep. Vanderwende & Rep. Dorsey Walker Sens. Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Lawson, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Sokola; Reps. Dukes, Hensley, K. Johnson, Jones Giltner, Morris, Parker Selby, D. Short, Yearick
SPONSOR: Sen. Wilson & Rep. Vanderwende & Rep. Dorsey Walker
Sens. Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Lawson, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Sokola; Reps. Dukes, Hensley, K. Johnson, Jones Giltner, Morris, Parker Selby, D. Short, Yearick
SPONSOR:
Sen. Wilson & Rep. Vanderwende & Rep. Dorsey Walker
Sens. Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Lawson, Mantzavinos, Pettyjohn, Sokola; Reps. Dukes, Hensley, K. Johnson, Jones Giltner, Morris, Parker Selby, D. Short, Yearick
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 194
DESIGNATING OCTOBER 12, 2024, AS "NATIONAL FARMER'S DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, National Farmers Day is celebrated annually on the 12th of October to spread awareness about farmers contributions in the field of agriculture in the United States; and WHEREAS, Americans enjoy a food supply that is abundant, affordable, and among the worlds safest, thanks in large part to the efficiency and productivity of Americas farm and ranch families; and WHEREAS, agriculture, food, and related industries contributed roughly $1.530 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product in 2023; and WHEREAS, direct on-farm employment accounted for about 2.6 million jobs in 2023; and WHEREAS, 96% of U.S. agricultural products are produced on family farms and ranches; and WHEREAS, one U.S. farm feeds 166 people annually in the U.S. and abroad; and WHEREAS, the top three U.S. farm products are cattle, corn, and soybeans; and WHEREAS, agriculture and farming have been a way of life in Delaware ever since the first settlers arrived more than three centuries ago; and WHEREAS, agriculture is Delawares single largest land use, with an estimated 2,300 farms in 2023; and WHEREAS, about 90% of farms in Delaware are either sole or family proprietorships, or family-owned corporations; and WHEREAS, Delaware is one of the countrys leading producers of broiler chickens, generating more than $1 billion in annual sales; and WHEREAS, Delawares major poultry producers are leaders in developing innovative industry trends such as organic and antibiotic-free; and WHEREAS, with highly productive soil and generations of skilled farmers, Delaware is a significant producer of soybeans, field corn, watermelon, lima beans, sweet corn, and potatoes; and WHEREAS, other important Delaware agricultural products include wheat, barley, apples, peaches, grapes, peas, and dairy. NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that October 12, 2024, is recognized as National Farmers Day in the State of Delaware.
WHEREAS, National Farmers Day is celebrated annually on the 12th of October to spread awareness about farmers contributions in the field of agriculture in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Americans enjoy a food supply that is abundant, affordable, and among the worlds safest, thanks in large part to the efficiency and productivity of Americas farm and ranch families; and
WHEREAS, agriculture, food, and related industries contributed roughly $1.530 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product in 2023; and
WHEREAS, direct on-farm employment accounted for about 2.6 million jobs in 2023; and
WHEREAS, 96% of U.S. agricultural products are produced on family farms and ranches; and
WHEREAS, one U.S. farm feeds 166 people annually in the U.S. and abroad; and
WHEREAS, the top three U.S. farm products are cattle, corn, and soybeans; and
WHEREAS, agriculture and farming have been a way of life in Delaware ever since the first settlers arrived more than three centuries ago; and
WHEREAS, agriculture is Delawares single largest land use, with an estimated 2,300 farms in 2023; and
WHEREAS, about 90% of farms in Delaware are either sole or family proprietorships, or family-owned corporations; and
WHEREAS, Delaware is one of the countrys leading producers of broiler chickens, generating more than $1 billion in annual sales; and
WHEREAS, Delawares major poultry producers are leaders in developing innovative industry trends such as organic and antibiotic-free; and
WHEREAS, with highly productive soil and generations of skilled farmers, Delaware is a significant producer of soybeans, field corn, watermelon, lima beans, sweet corn, and potatoes; and
WHEREAS, other important Delaware agricultural products include wheat, barley, apples, peaches, grapes, peas, and dairy.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that October 12, 2024, is recognized as National Farmers Day in the State of Delaware.
SYNOPSIS This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 12, 2024, at "National Farmer's Day" in the State of Delaware. Author: Senator Wilson
SYNOPSIS
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates October 12, 2024, at "National Farmer's Day" in the State of Delaware.
Author: Senator Wilson