15th November 2024
Celebrating National Ag Day is an important way to spotlight the essential role agriculture plays in our lives and to strengthen the connections between rural and urban communities.
Central West Young Aggies catch up at The Commercial Hotel in Dubbo on the 15th of November at 4:30pm.
There are a range of reasons why this celebration is important:
Raising Awareness
National Ag Day helps people appreciate where their food and fibre come from, promoting understanding of the hard work, innovation, and challenges that farmers face everyday. It can bridge the knowledge gap between those who work in agriculture and the broader population, fostering a place of respect and awareness.
Strengthening Community Support
By celebrating agriculture, we acknowledge the resilience of those in the sector and can generate support systems within rural communities and regional areas. This is particularly valuable in times of crisis, such as droughts, floods fires, plagues and other challenges that affect farming communities.
Building Connections
Events like National Ag Day bring people together—farmers, consumers, policymakers, and educators—creating opportunities for networking, collaboration, and problem-solving. Such connections are vital for rural and urban populations to better understand each other’s needs, ideas, and contributions.
There are a range of exciting events happening in the region for National Ag Day.
Promoting Ag as a Career
Highlighting the diversity within agriculture on National Ag Day can inspire young people to pursue careers in farming, ag tech, and related fields. This is essential for the future, as the industry needs passionate new entrants to continue evolving and innovating.
Encouraging Sustainable Practice
With a greater public spotlight on agriculture, National Ag Day can also serve as a platform to discuss sustainability and promote environmentally responsible farming practices, essential for a resilient and thriving agricultural sector. By strengthening public support and understanding, we build a community-wide commitment to policies and practices that safeguard the industry.
The connections fostered through National Ag Day celebrations encourage ongoing dialogue and build mutual support between people in agriculture and the broader public, helping to ensure the industry’s success for generations to come. Find out more at https://agday.org.au/
Author: Brooke Watts
Bralca: creating choice through knowledge
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