How America leads the way in global food production

Every year, the Agriculture Council of America hosts National Agriculture Day. The event encourages Americans everywhere to recognize the abundance provided by American farmers and acknowledge all those who work in the industry. In 2019, the theme of National Ag Day, which falls on March 19, is Agriculture: Food for Life.

There are over seven billion mouths to feed in the world today, and by 2050, the global demand for food is expected to increase by 60 percent. The U.S. is currently the world’s largest food exporter, and American farmers are quickly developing new ways to increase their crop yields in order to meet the planet’s rapidly growing food needs.

Innovative planting methods and new technologies — such as those that involve using drones and GPS tracking systems on farms — are introduced each day so that the U.S. can continue to be the world’s most efficient producer of agricultural products.

To recognize National Ag Day this year, look for events in your community, or consider hosting your own Ag Day event to thank farmers and other workers in the agriculture sector. For more ideas on how to celebrate, visit the National Ag Day website at agday.org.