IID celebrates National Ag Day, Imperial Valley’s agricultural legacy
Dillon Fuhrman
IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA) – The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has recognized Tuesday as National Ag Day.
According to IID, the campaign, led by the Agriculture Council of America, is to raise awareness of agriculture’s role in modern society by:
Encouraging people to understand how food and fiber products are produced
Valuing agriculture’s role in a strong economy
Appreciating its contributions to providing safe, abundant, and affordable products.
“On National Ag Day, your IID is proud of the Imperial Valley’s strong agricultural community and the difference we make together on both the local and national levels in supporting local jobs, the economy, and the nation’s food supply,” said Karin Eugenio, IID Board Chairwoman. “A heartfelt thank you to our growers, ag workers, ag-related businesses, IID staff, and everyone involved in this vital part of our community and society.”
During a March 17 meeting, IID says they’re Board of Directors adopted a resolution to recognize National Ag Day “and the importance and contributions of local agriculture,” and is encouraging the community to thank the farmers as well as celebrate 250 years of the agricultural progress.
In addition, this year’s theme for National Ag Day is “Together We Grow.” To learn more about Ag Day, click here.