Klopfenstein, Peterson reintroduce Ag. Appreciation Act

COLUMBUS – State Representatives Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) recently reintroduced the Ag. Appreciation Act from the 135th General Assembly.
 
This legislation will codify the following important agriculture days in state law:

• FFA Week, the last full week of February;

• 4-H Week, the week ending in the second Saturday of March;

• Ohio Soil Health Week, the second full week of November;

• Stormwater Awareness Week, the first full week of October;

• Agriculture Day, March 21; and

• Farmer’s Day, Oct. 12.
 
“These commemorative days will serve as a way to teach the next generation the importance of agriculture and encourage them to pursue careers in one of Ohio’s largest industries,” said Klopfenstein.
 
“I am excited to honor and recognize Ohio’s Agriculture Industry on these special days and hope Ohioans will appreciate the food fiber and fuel produced by farmers every day,” said Peterson.
 
Agriculture is Ohio’s number one industry, having an economic impact of more than $100 billion and employing one out seven Ohioans. Additionally, Ohio is home to more than 75,000 farms, 90% of which are family owned.