A joint resolution to proclaim March 20, 1994, as "National Agriculture Day".
PL 103-223 (S.J.Res.163), enacted 03/24/1994

PUBLIC LAW 103-223—MAR. 24, 1994 
108 STAT. 103 
Public Law 103-223 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
To proclaim March 20, 1994, as "National Agriculture Day". 
Whereas agriculture is the Nation's largest and most basic industry, 
and its associated production, processing, and marketing seg-
ments together provide more jobs than any other single industry; 
Whereas the United States agricultural sector serves all Americans 
by providing food, fiber, and other basic necessities of life; 
Whereas the performance of the agricultural economy is vital to 
maintaining the strength of our national economy, the standard 
of living of our citizens, and our presence in the world trade 
markets; 
Whereas the Nation's heritage of family-owned, family-operated 
farms and ranches has been the core of the American agricultural 
system and continues to be the best means for assuring the 
protection of our natural resources and the production of an 
adequate and affordable supply of food and fiber for future genera-
tions of Americans; 
Whereas the American agricultural system provides American 
consumers with a stable supply of the highest quality food and 
fiber for the lowest cost per capita in the world; 
Whereas American agriculture continually seeks to maintain and 
improve the high level of product quality and safety expected 
by the consumer; 
Whereas the public should be aware of the contributions of all 
people—men and women—who are a part of American agriculture 
and its contributions to American life, health, and prosperity; 
Whereas women play a vital role in maintaining the family farm 
system, both as sole operators and as working partners, and 
are also attaining important leadership roles throughout the 
American agricultural system; 
Whereas farm workers are an indispensable part of the agricultural 
system as witnessed by their hard work and dedication; 
Whereas scientists and researchers play an integral part in the 
agricultural system in their search for better and more efficient 
ways to produce and process safe and nutritious agricultural 
products; 
Whereas farmers and food processors are responding to the desire 
of health-conscious American consumers by developing more 
health-oriented food products; 
Whereas distributors play an important role in transporting agricul-
tural products to retailers who in turn make the products avail-
able to the consumer; 
Mar. 24, 1994 
[S.J. Res. 163] 
79-194 O—95—5 : QL 3 Part 1 
108 STAT. 104 
PUBLIC LAW 103-223—MAR. 24, 1994 
Whereas our youth—^the future of our Nation—^have become 
involved through various organizations in increasing their under-
standing and our understanding of the importance of agriculture 
in todays society; 
Whereas it is important that all Americans should understand 
the role that agriculture plays in their lives and well-being, 
whether they live in urban or rural areas; and 
Whereas since 1973, the first day of spring has been celebrated 
as National Agriculture Day by farmers and ranchers, commodity 
and farm organizations, cooperatives and agribusiness organiza-
tions, nonprofit and community organizations, other persons 
involved in the agricultural system, and Federal, State, and local 
governments: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That March 20, 
1994, is proclaimed "National Agriculture Day", and the President 
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calUng upon 
the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities during the week of March 14 through 
March 20. 
Approved March 24, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 163: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Mar. 10, considered and passed Senate. 
Mar. 11, considered and passed House.