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Farmers’ Consumer Awareness Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Farming

In 1981, Paul Harvey recounted an incident over the radio. It centred on a woman who confronts the grocer about the ostensibly high prices of food items.

Farmers’ Consumer Awareness Day takes place on the second Saturday of September, which falls on September 9 this year. The purpose of this holiday is to educate the public about the lives and occupations of farmers. It is typically held in Quincy, but has a national following. Through a variety of amusing activities, the holiday provides a wealth of agricultural knowledge. These include parades, fun runs, entertainment, exhibitions, displays of agricultural equipment, as well as many others.

The background of Farmers’ Consumer Awareness Day

In 1981, Paul Harvey recounted an incident over the radio. It centred on a woman who confronts the grocer about the ostensibly high prices of food items. She was incapable of imagining the awe-inspiring work that farmers performed, not having any knowledge of agriculture.

That day, Quincy farmer Dennis Higashiyama was attentive and took immediate action. It was evident that most consumers are far removed from cultivators and are unaware of where their food originates. They are unaware of the labour involved in cultivation. And they are unaware of the unique individuals behind agriculture.

Dennis Higashiyama devised a method for bringing the farmer closer to the general public. In light of this, Farmers’ Consumer Awareness Day was created. It was initiated in an effort to show the public how farmers really are.

The holiday has effectively brought people together to recognise the significance of farmers. However, it is also a very enjoyable holiday, and many activities have been added to the celebration.

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5 fascinating facts about farming

There are roughly two million ranches in the United States alone.

Family farms account for more than fifty percent of agricultural output.

A single farmer can sustain over 150 individuals.

The United States is the third-largest food supplier in the globe.

As the global population increases, so does the demand for producers.

FARMERS’ CONSUMER AWARENESS DAY DATES

Year Date Day
2022 September 10 Saturday
2023 September 9 Saturday
2024 September 14 Saturday
2025 September 13 Saturday
2026 September 12 Saturday
Arshiya Khan

Arshiya Khan is a Commerce graduate who loves to write on general and trending topics.

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