Together we grow. NATIONAL AG DAY JOIN US TO CELEBRATE AMERICAN AG. CARQUEST CARQUEST Auto Parts Great People, Great Products, Great Prices (605) 256-3592 | www.CarQuest.com 305 SW First Street, Madison, SD 57042 State Farm Randy Schaefer, Agent 256-2363 730 S Washington Ave randyschaefer.com P First PREMIER Bank firstpremier.com/Ag FARMERS CENTER.LC 328 S. Highland Ave. Madison, SD 605-256-6565 DQ 117 NE 2nd St, Madison f Dairy Queen of Madison Dan and Mark Johnson JOHNSON BROS. EXCAVATION, INC. MADISON, SD 256-3955 OFFERING SEWER CAMERA and LOCATOR SERVICES TIRE MOTIVE Service Center 1731 NW, 2nd St., Madison 256-3752 KING Brian King INSURANCE AGENCY Cell: (605) 380-2409 117 N Harth Ave, Madison, SD (605) 427-0641 Rustand Weiland 320 N Egan, Madison 256-2870 Mark & Toni Lynn Rustand Why National Ag Week Is Important It honors the farmers This holiday is an official statement of appreciation to all farmers and employees of the agricultural industry. It is through their efforts that the nation can sustain itself. It promotes agriculture It serves to promote agriculture as a good source of income and as a field of research and technological advancement. Agriculture has seen a decline in the interest of people as urbanization increases. So to get the interest back towards agriculture this week is a good idea to promote agriculture and its benefits. It spreads awareness From seven million farmers and ranchers in the 7950s to only 2.6 million in 2077, people are losing interest in agriculture. They are moving to more urban settlements for jobs that are of urban lifestyles. This means that in the years to come, the agricultural industry will have very few people employed, which might cause a problem for the country. So awareness about this fact needs to be spread. To the people who keep our country fed and clothed... Thank you Why Celebrate Ag Day? Americans need to understand the value of agriculture in their daily lives. Here are just some of the key reasons why it's important to recognize-and celebrate-Ag Day each year: Increased knowledge of agriculture and nutrition allows individuals to make informed personal choices about diet and health. Informed citizens will be able to participate in establishing the policies that will support a competitive agricultural industry in this country and abroad. Employment opportunities exist across the board in agriculture. Career choices include: farm production agribusiness management and marketing agricultural research and engineering food science processing and retailing banking education landscape architecture urban planning energy and other fields. Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through 12th grade, all students should receive some systematic instruction about agriculture. Agriculture is too important a topic to be taught only to the small percentage of students considering careers in agriculture and pursuing vocational agricultural studies. Agricultural literacy includes an understanding of agriculture's history and current economic, social and environmental significance to all Americans. This understanding includes some knowledge of food, fiber and renewable resource production, processing and domestic and international marketing. Together we grow . NATIONAL AG DAY JOIN US TO CELEBRATE AMERICAN AG . CARQUEST CARQUEST Auto Parts Great People , Great Products , Great Prices ( 605 ) 256-3592 | www.CarQuest.com 305 SW First Street , Madison , SD 57042 State Farm Randy Schaefer , Agent 256-2363 730 S Washington Ave randyschaefer.com P First PREMIER Bank firstpremier.com/Ag FARMERS CENTER.LC 328 S. Highland Ave. Madison , SD 605-256-6565 DQ 117 NE 2nd St , Madison f Dairy Queen of Madison Dan and Mark Johnson JOHNSON BROS . EXCAVATION , INC . MADISON , SD 256-3955 OFFERING SEWER CAMERA and LOCATOR SERVICES TIRE MOTIVE Service Center 1731 NW , 2nd St. , Madison 256-3752 KING Brian King INSURANCE AGENCY Cell : ( 605 ) 380-2409 117 N Harth Ave , Madison , SD ( 605 ) 427-0641 Rustand Weiland 320 N Egan , Madison 256-2870 Mark & Toni Lynn Rustand Why National Ag Week Is Important It honors the farmers This holiday is an official statement of appreciation to all farmers and employees of the agricultural industry . It is through their efforts that the nation can sustain itself . It promotes agriculture It serves to promote agriculture as a good source of income and as a field of research and technological advancement . Agriculture has seen a decline in the interest of people as urbanization increases . So to get the interest back towards agriculture this week is a good idea to promote agriculture and its benefits . It spreads awareness From seven million farmers and ranchers in the 7950s to only 2.6 million in 2077 , people are losing interest in agriculture . They are moving to more urban settlements for jobs that are of urban lifestyles . This means that in the years to come , the agricultural industry will have very few people employed , which might cause a problem for the country . So awareness about this fact needs to be spread . To the people who keep our country fed and clothed ... Thank you Why Celebrate Ag Day ? Americans need to understand the value of agriculture in their daily lives . Here are just some of the key reasons why it's important to recognize - and celebrate - Ag Day each year : Increased knowledge of agriculture and nutrition allows individuals to make informed personal choices about diet and health . Informed citizens will be able to participate in establishing the policies that will support a competitive agricultural industry in this country and abroad . Employment opportunities exist across the board in agriculture . Career choices include : farm production agribusiness management and marketing agricultural research and engineering food science processing and retailing banking education landscape architecture urban planning energy and other fields . Beginning in kindergarten and continuing through 12th grade , all students should receive some systematic instruction about agriculture . Agriculture is too important a topic to be taught only to the small percentage of students considering careers in agriculture and pursuing vocational agricultural studies . Agricultural literacy includes an understanding of agriculture's history and current economic , social and environmental significance to all Americans . This understanding includes some knowledge of food , fiber and renewable resource production , processing and domestic and international marketing .