The kit is a resource tool that can be used through out the year. This pocket-sized card provides facts on the economic technological and environmental importance of agriculture. It includes food safety tips and is an excellent handout for educators, trade shows, fairs and other events any time of the year. Ag Day Library Kit Designed as a teaching resource for elementary school level libraries, this kit includes the Ag Day poster, resource materials, and suggestions for library activities, video and reading list. Within states, too, cattle are a big factor to local economies, and the leading commodity in 18 states.
Cattle are the second most important commodity in nine states and third in six states.
The political dynamic in Washington, D.C. will be influenced by election year politics in 1998. NCBA will maintain its focus on strategic policy by taking full advantage of political opportunities and working to put resources behind the right issues at the right time. NCBA supports congressional efforts to improve food safety by considering research initiatives for pathogen reduction. Congress is expected to move forward with some type of food safety legislation. NCBA will work to ensure science-based inspection programs are implemented and to ensure consumer safety and confidence in beef, as well as protect the financial integrity of the industry.