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Proclamation 8565 of September 17, 2010 

National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2010 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Every day, the lives of Americans are touched by the hard work and dedication of our Nation’s farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers. The food they 

produce through their tireless efforts fuels our Nation, nourishes our bodies, 

and sustains millions at home and around the globe. As we celebrate National 

Farm Safety and Health Week, we recognize the tremendous contributions 

of these individuals and rededicate ourselves to ensuring their safety and 

health at all times. 

Our farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, horticultural workers, and their families 

and communities are among the most productive in the world. Our agriculture industry employs only a tiny percentage of the United States workforce, yet its yield is worth billions of dollars a year and supports the 

growth and development of the American economy. Agricultural producers 

are stewards of our natural resources and precious open spaces, and they 

are playing a key role in developing renewable energy and moving America 

towards energy independence. 

To safely continue this important work, those in the agriculture sector must 

take special precautions in their daily tasks. Despite the great advancements 

in modern agriculture, farming remains a labor-intensive and sometimes 

dangerous occupation. America’s agricultural producers work in harsh weather conditions, handle dangerous chemicals and materials, and operate large 

machinery and equipment. I encourage these individuals and their families 

to conduct regular training on respiratory protection; proper handling and 

usage of pesticides and other hazardous materials; the inspection, maintenance, and safe operation of machinery and other equipment; and emergency 

response and rescue procedures. Additionally, farms and ranches with children or novice farmers should receive proactive health and safety instruction 

to prevent injury or illness. 

By working together to ensure the highest standards of health and safety 

for our agricultural producers, we will build upon this vital industry and 

its contributions to make our Nation stronger, more secure, and more prosperous in the years to come. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 19 through 

September 25, 2010, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. I call upon 

the agencies, organizations, businesses, and extension services that serve 

America’s agricultural workers to strengthen their commitment to promoting 

farm safety and health programs. I also urge Americans to honor our agricultural heritage and express appreciation to our farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers for their remarkable contributions to our Nation. 

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58282 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 184 / Thursday, September 23, 2010 / Presidential Documents 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth 

day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the 

Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtyfifth. 

[FR Doc. 2010–24096 

Filed 9–22–10; 11:15 am] 

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