COLUMBUS—State Representative Johnathan Newman (R-Troy) is pleased to announce the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 65, the Agriculture Appreciation Act, with unanimous support.
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
- National Farmers Market Week, the first full week of August
- Ohio Soil Health Week, the second full week of November
- Stormwater Awareness Week, the first full week of October
- Agriculture Day, March 21st
- Farmer’s Day, October 12th
“Agriculture is not just Ohio’s largest industry it is a way of life for western Ohio, especially Darke and Miami Counties; and I am glad that we as a legislative body are highlighting this so that we promote agriculture and support our farm families,” said Newman.
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.