As Adopted by the House
136th General Assembly
Regular Session H. R. No. 39
2025-2026
Representative Creech
A R E S O L U T I O N
Recognizing Ohio Agriculture Week, March 9-15, 2025.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to recognize March 9-15, 2025, as
Ohio Agriculture Week; and
WHEREAS, Agriculture is the largest industry in the State of Ohio.
Encompassing 13 million acres, Ohio’s 76,500 farms, 95 percent of
which are family-owned, raise more than 200 types of crops and
livestock, providing families with food, fuel, and fiber, and the food
and agriculture industry contributes $124 billion to the state economy
each year, employing one in eight of our citizens in areas from
tending fields to serving in restaurants. In addition, more than 1,000
food processing companies add to the economy; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, the Ohio General Assembly designated the second
full week in March each year as Ohio Agriculture Week to publicly
recognize the vitally important role that agriculture plays both in
our state and across the country. This year’s observance is March 9-
15, and it is fitting that this event be promoted and celebrated by
communities across Ohio; and
WHEREAS, At a time of increasing urbanization, when many are
forced to rely on the services of a few to survive, farmers have
shouldered the responsibility of feeding the world’s population with
competence and efficiency. During Ohio Agriculture Week, Ohioans are
encouraged to appreciate the year-round efforts of farmers and all
those involved in the food and agribusiness industries. It is truly
encouraging to note that the future of Ohio agriculture is in such
capable hands; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of
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As Adopted by the House
the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution,
recognize March 9-15, 2025, as Ohio Agriculture Week; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit
duly authenticated copies of this Resolution to the news media of
Ohio.
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