On March 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation recognizing National Agriculture Day. He highlighted the critical role of American farmers and agricultural communities in the nation's success, culture, and economy. The President emphasized the importance of family-owned farms, which make up over 95% of U.S. farms and account for 83% of total farm production. He outlined efforts made to combat challenges such as bird flu and strengthen biosecurity measures. Trump also reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing American agriculture's global competitiveness, improving trade practices, and expanding market access. The proclamation urged all Americans to recognize the vital role agriculture plays in daily life and express gratitude toward those working in the sector.

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National Agriculture Day, 2025

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​On March 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation recognizing National Agriculture Day, emphasizing the vital role of American farmers and agricultural communities in the nation's history, culture, and economy. ​USDA+1The White House+1

Key Highlights from the Proclamation:

  • Foundation of the Nation: The President acknowledged that from the earliest days of the Republic, farmers and agricultural communities have been central to American success, enduring challenges to cultivate the land and feed the population. ​USDA+1The White House+1

  • Family-Owned Farms: He highlighted that over 95% of U.S. farms are family-owned, contributing to 83% of total farm production, underscoring their importance to rural and economic stability. ​The White House

  • Combating Challenges: The administration's efforts to reduce the spread of bird flu through strengthened biosecurity measures and rapid outbreak containment were noted as part of the commitment to support American agriculture. ​The White House

  • Global Competitiveness: The proclamation reaffirmed a commitment to ensuring that American agriculture remains the global standard by promoting fair trade practices, streamlining export processes, and expanding market access. ​The White House

Additional Perspectives:

  • USDA's Recognition: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins echoed the President's sentiments, celebrating the dedication of farmers, ranchers, and producers who feed, fuel, and clothe the nation. ​The White House+2USDA+2USDA+2

  • Agriculture Council of America: The ACA organized events and provided resources to promote National Ag Day, encouraging Americans to understand and appreciate the role of agriculture in daily life. ​Log in or sign up to view+4agday+4agday+4

National Agriculture Day serves as a reminder of the enduring contributions of the agricultural sector and the ongoing commitment to supporting and empowering those who work tirelessly to nourish the nation.​

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

From the earliest days of our Republic, our farmers and agricultural communities have been the source of American success — enduring the elements and defying hard conditions to cultivate our land and feed the people.  Farming is indelibly engrained in our history, customs, and culture, and stands to this day as the bedrock of our economy and way of life.  This National Agriculture Day, we pay tribute to every farmer and rancher who makes our country strong — and we commit to empowering our agricultural community to forge a long, successful, and bountiful American future.

Every day, farmers and agriculture workers ensure that families across America and around the world have stable access to high-quality products — including food for our tables, clothes for our backs, and fuel for our cars.  Over 95 percent of all farms in the United States are family-owned and are vital to rural and economic stability, comprising 83 percent of total farm production.

To make good on my promises to fortify the American farmer and make our Nation’s agricultural products affordable again, I have worked to rapidly reduce the spread of bird flu inherited from the previous administration — including by strengthening biosecurity measures and ensuring rapid outbreak containment.  As President, I will ensure that American agriculture remains the gold standard of the world, producing the best food, feed, fuel, and fiber on the face of the Earth.  My Administration will strengthen our farmers’ competitiveness on the world stage by promoting fair trade practices, streamlining export processes, and expanding market access. 

For centuries, American farmers and ranchers have been the lifeblood of the American economy.  Today and every day, we extend our unending gratitude to the dedicated men and women in farming communities who embody the timeless virtues of hard work and self-reliance.  As we continue our new chapter of American prosperity, we commit to embolden the heroes of our agricultural community who work tirelessly with their unwavering American pride to nourish our Nation, feed our families, and fuel our way of life.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 18, 2025, as National Agriculture Day.  I encourage all Americans to observe this day by recognizing the preeminent role that agriculture plays in our daily lives, acknowledging agriculture’s continuing importance to rural America and our country’s economy, and expressing our deep appreciation of farmers, growers, ranchers, producers, national forest system stewards, private agricultural stewards, and those who work in the agriculture sector across the Nation.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.

                              DONALD J. TRUMP