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Organizations Team Up to Celebrate Ag Day
Indiana Ag Connection - 03/23/2017

In celebration of National Agriculture Day, members of Indiana's Family of Farmers (IFoF), a coalition of more than a dozen ag-related organizations, came together at the Statehouse to recognize the significant economic and cultural contributions agriculture makes to the Hoosier state. Along with an appreciation luncheon, the celebration included exhibits from a variety of farm organizations and agencies, as well as a ceremony, which featured Indiana's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch.

"Agriculture is woven into the fabric of Indiana, and farming is at the core of our state's economy -- a vital component of our rural landscape," said Lt. Governor Crouch. "From the food we eat to the clothing we wear, agriculture impacts so much of our daily lives, so we appreciate everything our farmers have done, and continue to do, for families across the state."

During the ceremony, Logan Glassburn, Indiana FFA State Sentinel, read the official proclamation signed by Governor Eric Holcomb declaring March 21 as "Ag Day" in Indiana. The group also recognized several special guests including State Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), Senate Agriculture Committee Chair, State Representative Don Lehe (R-Brookston), House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee Chair, and Ted McKinney, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

"It has never been a more exciting time to be in one of Indiana's longest and most notable industries," Director McKinney said. "Indiana agriculture continues to grow, diversify and lead the nation, and we must take pause and give thanks to the incredible farming families who make it all possible -- and not just today, but every day."

One of the highlights of the ceremony was recognizing the winners of the IFoF Ag Day Video Contest, which was designed to challenge Hoosier students to think critically and creatively about the future of agriculture. Below is a list of the 2017 contest winners:

Grades 6-8:

- 1st Place Winner: Nathan Tuholski, from Mill Creek

- 2nd Place Winner: John Jackson, from Jamestown

- 3rd Place Winner: Shenandoah Middle School, from Middletown

Grades 9-12:

- 1st Place Winner: Katelyn Smith, from Logansport

- 2nd Place Winner: John Schuler, from Roann

- 3rd Place Winner: Anna Taylor, from Corunna


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