As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session H. B. No. 65
2025-2026
Representatives Klopfenstein, Peterson
Cosponsors: Representatives Barhorst, Thomas, D., Deeter, Ritter, Robb Blasdel,
Rader, Stephens, Dean, Miller, J., Williams, Richardson, Lorenz, Gross, Abdullahi,
Miller, K., Rogers, Hiner, Miller, M., Click, Brennan, Sigrist, Creech, Fischer, Jones,
John, Kishman
A B I L L
To enact sections 5.2322, 5.2411, 5.2412, 5.2413 ,
5.2414, and 5.268 of the Revised Code to make
specified day and week designations relating to
agriculture and to name this act the Agriculture
Appreciation Act.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That sections 5.2322, 5.2411, 5.2412, 5.2413 ,
5.2414, and 5.268 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as
follows:
Sec. 5.2322. The first week of October is designated as
"Ohio Stormwater Awareness Week."
Sec. 5.2411. The week beginning on the Saturday before the
last Saturday of February through the last Saturday in February
is designated as "FFA Week."
Sec. 5.2412. The twelfth day of October is designated as
"Farmer's Day."
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Sec. 5.2413. The week ending with the second Saturday of
March is designated as "4-H Week."
Sec. 5.2414. The twenty-first day of March is designated
as "Agriculture Day."
Sec. 5.268. The second full week of November is designated
"Ohio Soil Health Week," to celebrate and raise awareness for
the importance of soil health to Ohio agriculture and in honor
of the birthday of soil pioneer and advocate David Brandt.
Section 2. This act shall be known as the Agriculture
Appreciation Act.
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